Active Physical Therapy, Santa Maria, CA Videos

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We were serenaded today at the office by a special barbershop 💈 quartet!!! Thanks gentlemen!!!

The “Spa Room” was visited by a family of quail today! 🥰

Lifting body mechanics for back pain
Keep your back safe out in the garden and during chores by lifting JUST like CaSandra shows you in this video!

Belly Breathing
Here’s a quick breathing exercise you can do to reduce stress... and soften tense, tight muscles at the same time 😌

Foam roller for stiff upper back version 2: moderate intensity.
Here’s part 2 of our foam roller stretches for a stiff upper back. Try version 1 first, and if you need “more” stretch, do this one. Otherwise stick with version 1.

Foam roller for stiff upper back Version 1
Here’s a stretch we use often in the clinic to release tension from the upper back! This one feels sooo good at the end of the day👍 (You can also put a pillow under your head if your neck feels any tension).

Easy exercises to “Undo sitting”!
“Sitting is the new smoking” - here’s how to undo the negative effects of sitting, that we should all do:

Self massage for knee pain
Part 2: theracane tip for knee pain! Self massage, if you do it right, can be very effective at reducing pain and even speeding muscle recovery after exercise.

Theracane for neck and back pain
Here’s a quick tip using a Theracane to reduce neck and low back muscle tension! Manual techniques are a vital part of the 4 stages of healing Active Physical Therapy has identified- namely stage 1: Reduce pain and restriction. Dm us back if you want the link to the exact theracane we recommend 👍.

Product review! Here's a cool home device for neck pain that we recommend regularly to quite a few of our patients - especially for those with "stenosis." DM us back if you wonder if it could help you or have any other questions! (We don't sell these, fyi, but you can buy them on Amazon here): https://www.amazon.com/EverRelief-Cervical-Neck-Traction-Device/dp/B01C9TIO34/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=23LAT3DANYXXP&keywords=inflatable+neck+traction&qid=1645230462&sprefix=inflatable+neck+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-13