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Trish Muse

Physical Therapist, Body Productions, Inc.

www.bodyproductions.com  

877-869-9264

Trish Muse is a physical therapist, veteran pharmaceutical representative and published author. Frequently featured in Essence, Heart and Soul, Self and Health magazines as well as several others as a fitness consultant, Trish provides continuing education internationally for fitness professionals and physical therapists. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy. As the owner of Body Productions, Inc. she is a popular National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, respected American College of Sports Medicine certified Health Fitness Instructor and Wellcoaches licensed Wellness Coach in the Washington DC area. She is a Polestar certified Pilates practitioner and East Coast Fitness Ambassador for Doce Vida Fitness, Inc. Trish is the star and creator of the popular exercise videos, Ab Attack, Body Management,The Workstation Workout, Core Attack, ”The Resistance” and Strength Attack.

 

How to Alleviate Mid-Back Pain

Physical therapist Trish Muse of Body Productions, Inc., shows a stretch to help reduce mid-back pain.

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Trish Muse: Hi, I am Trish Muse with Body Productions Inc. I am a Physical Therapist. Today, I am going to show you how to avoid injuries in the workplace. Next, I will show you how to alleviate mid back pain with a simple mid back stretch. The first thing that you want to do is still keep your shoulders down away from your ears, keep your shoulder blades towards your hip pockets. You are going to start by placing your hands on the outside of the opposite knee and then you are going to use your legs to control the amount of stretch that you deliver to your mid back muscles. The more you open your legs, the more stretch you get. The less you open your legs, the less stretch you will get. This allows you to perform the stretch to your own tolerance. You are going to hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and repeat it 3-5 times to your tolerance. If you are unable to hold it 20-30 seconds initially, just feel free to hold it for about ten seconds and then increase the time that you can hold the stretch as you progress with the exercise. Next, I will show you how to decrease numbness and tingling in your arms from extended computer use.

Great Back Stretch! by DoceVidaFitness at 03/09/08 10:04PM Flag

I sit at my desk all day and this stretch really allowed me to take a moment to breathe and get my circulation going! It feels really amazing on my back, shoulders and neck and also promotes facial relaxation. This stretch re-energizes me!

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