by momof4 » Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:18 am
I was having some problems with my neck/shoulders, and of all the people I went to (including chiropractors, massage therapists, and osteopathic doctors), the physical therapists are the ones that got it right. They helped me with my posture, and it was the only thing that's made a big difference. The good thing is that they checked my strength and flexibility all over, and found areas where I was very weak and gave me exercises to do, especially ones related to my posture. It was like having my own personal trainer for a few months, and insurance paid for it.
A simple one for balance is just to stand on one leg (I've recently read that you can also do this barefoot on a pillow, to make it harder). You can do this any time, while brushing your hair, playing catch with your kids. Aim for balancing for a minute on each leg.