C.P.I. Chronic Pain and Inflammation
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.
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Video 468 | Achilles Tendon Therapy (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This protocol is intended as a guide to help anyone at zero-six week in dealing with post-operative Achilles tendon repair or achilles injury. These exercises can also help with achilles tendonitis and as a preventative measure for achilles health. This routine is based on the individual's own ...
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Video 057 | Hand or Wrist Solutions with Lauren Eirk
This is a vintage video that was done at the beginning of the 2020 pandemic when we were filming on YouTube. It is still full of valuable information. There are a lot of Yoga poses that load the wrist and hand, causing discomfort for many people. Learn basic wrist and hand anatomy, reasons why...
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Video 455 | Isometric Hand and Fingers Boost (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
If you need a quick boost, or suffering from common syndromes like carpal tunnel or trigger finger, this 30-minute therapeutic sequence will help. The exercises demonstrated in this video are designed to strengthen the muscles that flex, extend, abduct, and adduct the individual fingers of the ...
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Video 452 | Tech Neck RX (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
What is Tech Neck?
This condition has become a term used to describe chronic neck pain caused by continuously straining the neck muscles while using technology like computers and phones that eventually leads to spinal changes and poor posture. We are completely tied to our phones and screens, of... -
Video 442 | Deep Core and More (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
It is said that 50 percent of people with chronic constipation, low back pain and pelvic pain have pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) — impaired relaxation and coordination of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Intensive pelvic floor retraining exercises is often used to treat non-relaxing pelvic f...
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Video 440 | Yoga for Inflexible People: Back (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
Many people think that Yoga is only for highly flexible people, especially due to the image that we see in marketing. However, with the use of Yoga props, we can make the postures accessible to everyone. Props make feel so much more comfortable, improving one's understanding of the pose.
We wi...
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Video 439 | Yoga for Inflexible People: Hips (30 minutes) with Lauren EIrk
Many people think that Yoga is only for highly flexible people, especially due to the image that we see in marketing. However, with the use of Yoga props, we can make the postures accessible to everyone. Props make feel so much more comfortable, improving one's understanding of the pose.
We wi...
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Video 432 | Top 10 Spinal Stability Exercises (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
As we age, the spine is subject to everyday stresses that eventually wear down its structures over time. Specifically, the discs that act as cushions between the spine’s vertebrae begin to shrink and get worn down as their moisture content declines. As a result, the vertebral bones begin to rub a...
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Live Event | Yogalates for Piriformis Syndrome (60 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...
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Video 424 | Isometric Hip and Knee Mobility Boost (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
The hip is a very complex joint, capable of moving in many planes of motion. By comparison, the knee's structure is primarily capable of flexing and extending. Muscle weakness in these joints can cause pain and tightness. This can make exercise positions difficult to access.
In this workout,...
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Video 418 | C.P.I. Spine (30 Minute Routine) with Lauren Eirk
If you suffer from Chronic Pain and Inflammation in the trunk and spine, this 30 minute seated and standing routine 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...
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Video 414 | Post-Op Knee Recovery III (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This is a follow-up video to "Post-Op Knee Recovery II #412. At this point, you are likely done with physical therapy and working to return to a higher level of function. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total knee replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaini...
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Video 412 | Post-Op Knee Recovery II (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This is a follow-up video to "Post-Op Knee Recovery #410. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total knee replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Exercising has multiple benefits including: reducing s...
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Video 410 | Post-Op Knee Recovery (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
Regaining your range of motion and strength after total knee replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Exercising has multiple benefits including: reducing stiffness, maintaining flexibility, improving muscle strength, and prevent...
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Video 408 | Post-Op Hip Recovery III (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This workout is progression from Video #406 "Post Op Hip Recovery II" for those at three months to a year post-op. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total hip replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you...
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Video 406 | Post-Op Hip Recovery II (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This workout is a Part II from Video #404 Post Op Hip Recovery for those at 9-12 weeks post-op. Remember that regaining your range of motion and strength after total hip replacement or hip surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Exercising has mu...
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Video 386 | Plantar Fasciitis Therapy (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This integrated full-body workout addresses some of the common muscle issues that cause plantar fasciitis. Learn how to strengthen muscles of the foot and ankle to improve foot rigidity in forward propulsion. Also, understand the need for the foot to have enough mobility to adapt to the surface...
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Video 385 | Frozen Shoulder Therapy (15 Mins) with Lauren Eirk
Frozen shoulder results from the gradual loss of movement in the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint due to trauma from repetitive stress or an isolated incident. Although this joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body, a frozen shoulder can become stuck with very limited movement.
This worko...
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Video 384 | Gentle Hip and Back Yoga (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This gentle Yoga routine will lower your stress, activate underperforming muscles, and help rejuvenate your body. You will need a chair for the entire practice. This routine is a slower-paced Yoga practice for all fitness levels, since the chair makes it easier to transition from one move to th...
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Video 373 | Yoga Therapy for Knees (15 mins) with Lauren Eirk
This fifteen minute Yoga Therapy routine is designed to help you recover from a knee injury, chronic pain, or instability. Using a Yoga strap as a resistance tool, target muscles around the knee.
This routine is appropriate for all levels of fitness, with many modifications given for each exe...
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Video 367 | Isometrics on the Go (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
If you find yourself stuck in a long meeting, sitting at the computer at work, or traveling on an airplane, this bodyweight routine can be done completely from a chair with no equipment.
Experience 10 isometric exercise for the full body
Seated Hip Isometrics
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Lat Pull
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Live Event with Lauren Eirk | SI Stability
Sacroiliac pain is very common and complex to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regularly practice various joint angles in order to maintain range of motion. This routine is designed to strengthen the SI Joint and lumbar spine. The mini ba...
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Video 354 | Lower Back Mobility (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
The lower back is a common area of tension with a lot of people due to joint wear and repetitive activities. In this workout, we begin with some mobility evaluation techniques followed by some core isometrics. Next we will be moving in and out of positions to create some great muscle contractio...
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Video 351 | Full Body Pain Relief (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
There are times when we wake up feeling achy all over, especially after recovering from an illness, traveling, time change issues, or having pushed your body too hard the day before. This short bodyweight video takes you from head to foot using some isometrics and gentle movement to improve neur...