Chronic inflammation happens when this response lingers, leaving your body in a constant state of alert. Over time, chronic inflammation may have a negative impact on your tissues and organs. Some research suggests that chronic inflammation could also play a role in a range of conditions, from cancer to stroke.
Chronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of many conditions, including: fibromyalgia, asthma, lupus, osteoporosis, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), neck pain, degenerative disk disease, and type 2 diabetes. It is recommended to consult with your physician about your specific case, but these videos are designed to be a library of resources for you to combat muscle weakness and systemic inflammation in the body to help you manage chronic pain, improve mobility, and strengthen weak muscles.
After we have been in one position for a while, such as prolonged sitting, it is common to suffer from lower back tightness and stiffness. Learning how to address your joint range of motion while strengthening areas of weakness can improve range of motion. Do this routine before you exercise, a...
Spinal health is essential, as the spine is responsible for so many functions in our body. The muscles around the spine must be strong and responsive throughout our lives in order to keep our spine injury free.
In this Yoga practice, we will explore various spinal movements to work on symmetr...
The word ‘osteoporosis’ means ‘porous bone.’ It is a silent disease that weakens bones and puts you at a greater risk for sudden and unexpected bone fractures. Osteoporosis means that you have less bone mass and strength. The disease often develops without any symptoms or pain, and it is usually ...
If you are plagued with chronic pain and inflammation of the neck and shoulder region, these exercises can be done from any chair with no equipment as an alternative to passive stretching. Instead, the focus is muscle activation and strength. Discover ways to evaluate your weaknesses and balanc...
If you suffer from Chronic Pain and Inflammation in the Lower Back, this 30 minute seated and standing workout can be a way to start you on your journey of healing. If you are a desk worker, many of these exercises can be done from a chair. Learn specific isometric exercises to strengthen the mu...
If you are suffering with Chronic pain in the foot due to arthritis, improper shoes, long periods of standing, and other neurological issues, these exercises can be an answer. Practice various seated and standing mobility exercises to improve foot and ankle strength in all available planes of mot...
If you suffer from Chronic Pain and Inflammation in the Hips, this short chair fitness video can be a way to start you on your journey of healing. This short, gentle routine begins with a breath-work meditation to lower emotional stress and anxiety associated with chronic pain. Learn several ef...
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly relax and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles. When we strain, it puts pressure on this region. As we age, these muscles can become weak due to childbirth, standing for long periods of time, heavy lifting, straining to defecate, and some spo...
If your day is not going quite as planned, this practice will help! We start with a mindful body awareness meditation and begin to create movement with areas in the body that are typically affected by stress and immobility. This routine uses no equipment but your body and appropriate for all le...
This guided meditation begins with a short breathwork awareness exercise designed to help you feel the location, depth, and speed of the breath. By watching the breath, we can begin to calm the mind and lower anxiety.
You will be guided through a systematic relaxation to help ease stress and r...
There is a strong correlation between how we breathe mechanically and how we feel emotionally. Knowing how to properly breathe is the first step in any fitness program.
This video begins with breath awareness and several breathing exercises to help rid your mind of anxiety. These exercises w...
Dealing with Back pain on a daily basis can be a huge challenge. Conventional methods include stretching, trying to strengthen the abdominal muscles, and various medical interventions. In this video, learn several basic Yoga isometrics that can bring about a tremendous amount of relief in the b...
Sitting for hours on end can cause muscle weakness in the hips, spine, and shoulders. This workout is designed to gently bring the body to a more upright posture, strengthening the hip and trunk muscles that go off-line while sitting in a chair.
We will use the mini band or "thigh band" to st...
