first thing in the morning


Try these six movements in the following order:

SETUP:--begin on all fours (quadruped), if this is uncomfortable, you may do this on your bedMOVEMENT:--use your eyes to lead all aspects of this movement--b...

1. NODS & TURNS

SETUP:--begin in 1/2 kneeling: front foot flat on the floor, up on the back toes, if possible--press your front foot firmly down into the floor the whole tim...

3. T REACH BACK

SETUP:--begin standingMOVEMENT:--bring one knee up and touch or tap it with your opposite hand--return to standing and then perform this movement with the ot...

5. X MARCH

SETUP:--begin on all fours (quadruped); if the floor is uncomfortable you can do this on your bed--lift your eyes and head up so that you are looking forward...

2. ROCKING

SETUP:--begin standing in front of a chair or other support; this should hit below your knees and not move (good options: chair pushed up against wall, heavy...

4. HINGE + REACH

SETUP:--begin standingMOVEMENT:--Joint Articulations consists of 9 movements, 5 for upper extremities and 4 for lower extremities--for each movement, use as ...

6. JOINT ARTICULATIONS