GETTING READY FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP By Mary Ann Wilson, RN We all know that a sound sleep can restore you both physically and mentally. Yet, according to national surveys, between 15 – 20 percent of the adult population suffers from difficulty falling asleep. Your best rest will come when your body is physically […]
Start and End your day with Bed Exercises By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Bed exercises are a great way to start and finish the day. The following exercises are done in the supine position (flat on back with legs extended). It is best if the bed is firm to help support good postural alignment. 1) […]
How to have better sleeping posture and sleep comfortably! By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Posture is important, even when we sleep. Our spine was designed with these normal curves: • an inward curve of the neck,• an outward curve of the upper back,• an inward curve of the lower back, and• an outward curve at […]
Improve and Strengthen Your Balance By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Here are some exercises to practice throughout the day to help improve and strengthen your balance. Be sure to stand in a safe place with support in front of you as needed (such as your kitchen sink or the back of a chair.) 1. Stand […]
Start the Day Off Steady On Your Feet By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Here are some great exercises to do before you get out of bed in the morning. They’re designed to help you start your day on steady feet and improve your balance throughout the day. 1. Move your ankles in circles, first in […]
Back Exercises on the Floor By Mary Ann Wilson, RN While 80 to 90 percent of the total population will be affected by back problems at some time during adulthood, many of these back injuries could be avoided by an awareness of good body mechanics and some preventive exercises. I’d like to share with you […]
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Back Exercises Standing By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Nothing puts us out of action faster than a backache. The unfortunate fact is that in many cases, this major health problem could be prevented. Besides keeping the spine in proper alignment, the abdominals strong, and using good body mechanics when lifting heavy objects, one way we […]
