Improve Your Range of Motion

When you experience painful or limited mobility, our staff at Therapeutic Solutions, LLC wants you to know why this is happening to you and how to fix it. If limited mobility is present, Dr. Christopher Brill will most likely begin to form a strategy for releasing any areas of disruption, alleviating pain and working to restore full mobility. He will begin this by performing a range of mobility test.

During your chiropractic exam, Dr. Christopher Brill will ask you to perform several simple movements to view your posture and range of motion. He may ask you to walk so that he can view inconsistencies in your steps and/or have you bend in different directions to measure your flexibility. Poor posture is typically the leading cause of joint pain and limited range of motion. Fortunately through appropriate chiropractic techniques, either applied alone or in conjunction with medical care, your range of motion is able to be fully restored.

If you have notice that your range of motion is limited, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

 

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

Core-Strengthening Exercises to Improve Your Posture

A strong core helps your spine maintain healthy posture. As we know, good posture is important for your spine and your overall health. Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions, LLC wants our patients to know how to gain a strong core. Here are some exercises to strengthen your core and help improve your posture.

Side Bend:

-Stand tall with your feet should-width apart.

-Keep your arms flat against your sides.

-Bend sideways, sliding your hand down your leg. Reach down as far as you can.

-Return to the start position and repeat twenty times on each side.

 

Leg lifts:

-Lie on your back and point your toes.

-Keep a tight core, with your spine in a neutral position.

-Lift both legs off the ground, and while keeping one near the ground, lift the other until it is perpendicular to the ground.

-As you lower the first leg, raise your other leg.

-Do this ten times for each leg

 

Mountain Climbers:

-Start in plank position.

-Bring your right knee up to your chest, then return to plank position.

-Bring your left knee up to your chest and then return to plank position.

-Keeping switching your legs, quickening as you go so it is like running in place, horizontally.

- Continue for sixty-second, going as quickly as you can, but keeping good form.

Creating your own core strengthening workout and complete it a couple of times per week. You will begin to notice changes each week. For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

 

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

Tips for Everyday Spinal Wellness

The hustle and bustle of our daily life can be hectic and sometimes our health can take a backseat to our list of to-dos, appointments, and work. However, correcting certain habits throughout your day can make you feel a lot better, all without taking any extra time! Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions, LLC of Newport News, VA has some tips he recommends for overall wellness.

If you spend your days working at a desk, sitting in the right position is very important. Make sure your chair is a good fit for your back, providing support in the right places. Your feet should touch the floor at a ninety degree angle. Your computer screen should be positioned so that you look up at it, not down.

Posture is important whether you are sitting or standing. Standing or sitting up straight, keeping your chin up, and wearing proper shoes will help facilitate good posture. While sitting, it is recommended to have your feet flat on the floor, without crossing your legs. For a job where you are sitting for long periods of time, it is recommended that you stand or stretch for a minute or two every half hour.

While lifting heavy objects, good posture is especially important. Improper lifting could lead to an injury. Keeping your spine in line and bending at the knees will help avoid injury. Twisting your body while lifting even light objects is not recommended.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131