IS YOUR "ME TIME" REALLY YOURS?

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Yes, we are meeting after a very long time!  I was giving myself a "ME TIME", haha!! that's what we all say right. But have you ever thought that is your "me time" really yours, or you are just forcing yourself to be with you? just because you were said it will make you happy. Isn't it a toxic relationship? We all are told by some or the other experts to give ourselves time, spend some time with ourselves. And we think that during this time we will do something just for ourselves. And in this process, we land up being selfish at times. Alright, I will give you a real-time example of what happened with me. Being a Prenatal and postnatal coach I was taking counseling for a 2-month newborn mom. As usual, she was facing postpartum sleep struggles, and I being the 'same' medical expert advised her to take "ME TIME" telling her it will help her relax better. A week later, we had a session and I asked her what did she do in her "me time"...

5 QUICK MORNING STRETCH

Slouchy postures giving you ouchies?? 

Working on the desk, riding a bike for long and long-standing postures can sometimes seem very normal and easy but if proper ergonomics are not maintained leave behind pain and agony.

Searching for long term solution? 

IT'S YOU AND YOUR DAILY ROUTINE.

Adding 15 min stretched routine and, quick exercise is the MANTRA TO STAY FIT for long term. 

Always jumping to the solution does not give a future solution. So, first, let's understand your pain a little better.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF YOUR PAIN???

Back pain usually stems from muscle strains, tension or injury.
knowing about the origin might help you get a long term pain free days.

                                                       Activities causing muscle strains and tension
  • lifting heavyweights
  • awkward movements
  • poor ergonomics
  • bad posture
  • weak muscles of the back
Injury can be due to 
  • accidents 
  • bulged disks
  • sciatica
  • arthritis





QUICK MORNING BED STRETCH ROUTINE

DISCLAIMER- all these stretches are basic which are not harmful. But in case you get pain or discomfort while performing any of this exercise Please do consult your Therapist once.

WARMUP WITH PELVIC TILTS



Warming up is very very important. When you are asleep muscles tends to get tight and stretching it instantly would be a bad idea. Give a quick warmup to your back muscles with some pelvic tilts which helps you in increasing the circulation over pelvic area. This exercise can be done sitting as well as lying positions.

KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH FOR LOWER BACK


This exercise stretches your glutes and lower back muscles. It's easy to do and have more benefits internally which you might not feel when you are performing it. This increases the blood circulation over the lower back and flushes the toxins causing pain.

SIDE TRUNK ROTATIONS


This is helpful for your spine which has to work all day long to keep you erect. Side trunk rotations when accompanied with breathing exercise are much more beneficial.

SITTING QL STRETCH


QL is quadratus lumborum muscles which are at your lower back and attached to the spine. Stretching the QL which result in healthier and a more flexible spine.

CHILD POSE


This is a pose which acts as a desert to your routine. It stretches almost all muscles of your body to some extent. The quads, the calf, the entire back and also your upper limbs and your shoulder gets a quick blood flush which acts as cleansing. 

AND YAAY you are good to go for the day.


Would love to see the reviews on how these simple exercises are helping you to overcome the daily aches. For further more advice and interactions you can always come to us. You can also email your queries and book consultations with our expert physiotherapists (through online sessions as well as a home visit). 
 
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Till we meet back again STAYFIT.EATFIT







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