Have you ever been stuck on a long car ride and couldn't stand up all the way straight once you got out? These stretches can help alleviate some of the tension as we move into road trip season. The hip flexors are a deep muscle group lying on the front of the spine and attach on the front of the hip (femur). Because of their location, they can refer pain into the low back and even create some tingling of the front of the thigh when really tight. Prolonged sitting while driving or working at your desk are the most common causes of tightness in this region. Therefore, we want to do the opposite and open up the hip while standing or lying as illustrated in. 
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​Please contact our Chiropractors if you have any questions about the best stretches for you.

Part 2 in a series of articles featuring recommended stretches by our Chiropractors. 

Low back pain can arise from multiple causes including prolonged sitting, standing, incorrect lifting mechanics, and many more! Whether you are suffering from chronic low back pain or a new acute flare up, these stretches could be beneficial. Multiple muscle groups cross the region of the low back, so we have shown a variety of stretches to get relief depending on which muscle group is tight. We have also included some stretches for the glutes/hips since these muscles also tend to tighten up while sitting or performing certain movements. Releasing the tension in the glutes can improve mobility in the hips and reduce tightness in the low back. In order to get some relief during your day please see the options that can be performed seated or standing.

​Please contact our Chiropractors if you have any questions about the best stretches for you.

Part 1 in a series of articles featuring recommended stretches by our Chiropractors. 

For our folks suffering from chronic muscle tension in the neck and shoulders or are trying to improve their posture, these are the stretches for you! Whether we are sitting behind a screen all day, driving, or studying, we find ourselves constantly rounded forward creating a lot of tension in the upper body. This poor posture can lead to muscle tightness and even headaches. It is also very common for us to carry our stress in our shoulders, causing them to rise up towards our ears. Below you will find some great options to help bring the head back over the shoulders and relieve muscle tension throughout the day. 

Please contact our Chiropractors if you have any questions about the best stretches for you.

As the weather warms up and we start to increase our outdoor activities such as gardening and spring cleaning we want to be mindful of our body movements so we can reduce the likelihood of injury.  We have usually heard plenty about bend and lift from your knees and not your back but less so about the importance of minimizing how we twist our backs.  Simply bending forward with only our body weight creates around 700 pounds of compressive force on the low back.  If we are bent forward and twist that force will be shifted more to one side of the spine instead of being evenly distributed, this increases the potential for injury.  One of the most common joints we see injured in these cases is the facet joints in the low back (lumbosacral region) followed by sacroiliac joints (where the bones of the pelvis meet).  Additionally, excessive repetitive twisting like this can start to injure the discs in the area potentially leading to a more severe injury with a longer recovery time.

At Vallejo Chiropractic and American Canyon Chiropractic, we remain open at this time.

This update pertains to our safety and sanitation procedures for those visiting us during the Covid-19 outbreak.

First, we have taken steps minimize patient and staff's potential exposure,  And we will continue to do so as directed by the board of chiropractic.