Chiropractor Lansing New Patient Special Free Consultation

Lansing Chiropractor describes intermediate neck exercise

editor — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:25:40 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no exercise equipment.
It works the longus capitis, longus colli, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase neck strength and muscular endurance.
The benefits are improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin by lying on the back with the head extended off the table, maintaining a chin tuck position.
Slowly extend the head back towards the floor and then raise the head, returning to the initial neutral starting position and repeat as instructed.
Move slowly through the range of motion.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractor in Lansing explains knee exercises for beginners.

editor — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:25:39 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase knee strength and muscular endurance.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin lying on floor facing up.
Bend knees so feet are firmly on floor.
Extend arms upward toward ceiling.
Activate core muscles.
Lift hips off floor to attain a bridge position with knees, hips and shoulders in alignment.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Initially, you may develop some cramping in the back of your thigh. A simple hamstring stretch before and after may prevent this from occurring.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractic hip exercises for Lansing

editor — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:25:37 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the gluteus medius/minimus, piriformis and hip lateral rotators muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to Increase hip strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury

Begin lying on side on the floor with legs extended.
Top leg should attain a straight line through hip and shoulder.
Bottom leg may be bent for added stability.
Activate core muscles.
Lift top leg upward, abducting leg as foot simultaneously rotates. This will result in a toe-up position.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Lansing Chiropractor shares ankle exercises for beginners.

editor — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:26:52 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the peroneus longus/brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, gastrocnemius, soleus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to improve muscular endurance, ankle strength, and proprioception.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin seated in a chair with good posture.
Extend leg.
Attempt to write alphabet from A through Z with toes, moving ankle in all directions.
Repeat for prescribed sets.

Moving Forward

thedoc — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:45:09 +0000

“We are facing some extremely challenging times. Advice from experts can give us insight into what direction we should take. Tell us your story of how you had to overcome to become the person you are today. We all need to be inspired with positive words.” -Dr. Dennis Weinstein, Chiropractor in Lansing

Dr. Jeff Spencer Gives Chiropractic Care to Dr. Dennis Weinstein of Lansing

thedoc — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:13:38 +0000

What does it take to win the Tour? Answer…everything you got, and more. It encompasses every aspect one faces in life in one short period of time. The ups and downs, the trials and tribulations are all there. If one is mentally prepared and did all there homework, then it becomes that much easier to reach the pinnacle of all athletic endeavors. Dr. Jeff Spencer is on “Tour” to spread the message to all chiropractors here in Michigan and in all parts of the country. His experiences and his success strategy are inspiring and uplifting. If you want information about Dr. Jeff, please search for him on Google or at www.jeffspencer.com

Doctor to the stars helps Lance Armstrong with chiropractic care before each win at the Tour de France

Chiropractor Lansing shares low back exercises for beginners.

editor — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:37:56 +0000

Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment.

It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles.

The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention

Begin lying on your back.

Extend arms above head flat on floor.

Activate core and lift knees above hips and maintain a 90/90 hip and knee position.

Activate core.

Lift one arm off the floor and raise it towards ceiling until above shoulder level while simultaneously extending one leg downward towards floor.

Pause momentarily.

Return to start position, alternating sides.

Core activation should be maintained throughout entire exercise.

Repeat for recommended repetitions and sets.

© 2005-2010 WebExercises, Inc., Patent Pending, All Rights Reserved.

Chiropractor Lansing shares shoulder exercises for beginners.

editor — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:35:21 +0000

Body: Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.

It works the areas related to the shoulder such as deltoid – anterior, deltoid – lateral, pec major – clavical head, and coracobrachialis muscles.

The purpose of this exercise is to Increase shoulder strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury p

Begin on floor on hands and knees.

Hips should be above knees and shoulders above hands. Attain a straight spine position.

Activate core muscles. While maintaining a straight spine, reach forward until arm is at shoulder level. Slowly return to start position.

Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Lansing / Holt Doctor Dennis Weinstein at Innate Chiropractic Finds Solutions

thedoc — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:17:46 +0000

We don’t have any problems. We have the solution. What does that mean to you? At Innate Chiropractic Center in Lansing Michigan, Dr. Dennis Weinstein and his staff will help you come up with a strategy to handle life’s stessors. Subluxation, or nerve interference can be best described like having static on your cell phone, the signal can’t get through. Nerve flow can’t get through. But, what causes subluxation? Good Question. Stress from life. It can be physical stress from your posture, accidents, injuries, trauma, etc. From Biochemical stress from the foods you eat or the chemicals in the air. Mental or emotional stress from work, home, family, bills, mortgage payment, school, kids. So, it would only make sense, if we were to try and handle the stress from life or minimize it the best we can, your body would be able to function better and perform properly.

2009 Capital Area Humane Society 5K

thedoc — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:30:29 +0000

Dr. Dennis Weinstein, from Innate Chiropractic Center in Lansing, and his dog Hienz won the Run for the Animals 5k in Grand Ledge Michigan. Their finishing time was 20 minutes and led the entire race from the beginning. Dr. Dennis contributes and supports the Humane Society’s national organization, donating hundreds of dollars each year. The Run and Walk for the Animals is Lansing’s largest fundraiser and its proceeds benefit the 6,000 animals that they care for. They raised over $70,000 on race day. The shelter relies on the generosity of donors to help provide love, food, shelter and medical care to homeless and abandoned animals.