Love Yourself Better This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day “season” is upon us and it is a time to show some love. I offer you these ways to show love better to yourself.
A Million Ways to Up Your Self-Care Game (well…at least 50 ways)
Self-care is a popular and clickable phrase these days. Everyone wants to feel physically well, happy, and calm instead of stressed. Yet…. we seem to be really bad at actually creating a life and an environment that allows you to…
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Video: Daily Neck Stretch Routine (less than 1 minute)
Use this short and easy daily neck stretch routine to maintain full range of motion of your neck. In less than 1 minute you can stretch, breathe, and even stimulate your brain by activating a variety of afferent (sensory) nerves…
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Video: Thoracic Rehab – Three Posture Exercises for Your Upper Back
Use Dr. Mercovich’s tips to fix or prevent the stooped or “hunchback” look. These three exercises focus on strengthening the upper back and external rotator cuff muscles as well as passively stretching the pecs and the spinal ligaments to straighten…
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Back Pain & Spinal Health, Dr. Amy's Blog, Exercises, Posture Tips, Videos
Holiday Season Tip: Dole Out the Decadence
Dole Out the Decadence by Dr. Amy Mercovich Plant delicious treats everywhere (and no, I do not mean chocolate truffles!). Allow yourself some luxury with your time and energy. Be absolutely decadent in non-food ways. What activities make you feel…
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