Do you know how to stretch to loosen your knees and quadriceps? exercises knees stretches Jul 18, 2023

Another stretch Dr. Thoma frequently recommends is the “Kitchen Table Stretch” which is for the knees and quadriceps.

In this video, Dr. Thoma demonstrates this stretch, how to make adjustments that focus on different parts of the leg, and common mistakes. 

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Do you know how to stretch your low back, hamstrings, and calves? exercise lower back stretches Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Thoma frequently recommends the “Kitchen Sink Stretch” as a great way to loosen your low back, hamstrings, and/or calves.

In this video, he demonstrates how to do this stretch and points out various ways to isolate certain muscle groups.

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Stretching Your Shoulders exercises shoulder stretches stretching Dec 28, 2021

If you're wanting to maintain the full range of motion in your shoulders, it's important to keep the joints and muscles moving regularly.

This exercise is one Dr. Thoma shows the patients in his clinic when they begin to have limited range of motion in their shoulders. Doing this exercise...

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Stretching Your Calves calves legs stretches stretching Dec 14, 2021

If you are an athlete or a weekend warrior, or someone who occasionally deals with calf pain, learning how to appropriately stretch you calves can be a game changer.

In this video, Dr. Thoma shows you his recommendations for the best way to thoroughly stretch your calves to avoid injury.

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Do you have pain going down stairs? knee pain quadriceps stretches Jul 13, 2020

In this video, Dr. Thoma shares stretches especially designed to relieve the pain with going downhill, or up and down stairs.  If you find your knees and upper legs, known as quadriceps, cause you pain on stairs and hills, implementing these stretches into your normal routine will help to...

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Stretches for the Lower Back back pain lower back stretches Apr 26, 2020

Dr. Thoma demonstrates Cat & Cow stretches to help relieve lower back pain and stiffness.

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