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As springtime has finally hit us the season, at least in the mid atlantic region that is. I was preparing to plant my veggie garden this weekend, when it hit me. Do people actually know what a hip hinge is? Better yet, do they actually do them outside of the gym or away from their …

Don’t Hurt Your Low Back with Gardening this Spring! Read More »

During the month of September, Stretch Moves encourages you to stop living through your pain and seek help. Stretch Moves’ staff is experienced in improving your areas of pain, including the back of which 80 percent experience of adults at least once in their lifetime.1 Stretch Moves approaches pain management in a holistic way that …

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CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant, meaning it is not a hallucinogen (and won’t make you feel high).1 It is a supplement that is not designed to be taken at the sign of your symptoms, but rather on a regular basis, for you to reap the benefits. For example, …

What’s All of the Hype About CBD Oil? Read More »

It’s snow season in the DMV area, which means the task of snow shoveling is inevitable for most of us. What most don’t know is that there is a proper technique to shoveling that can prevent pains and strains in the back and neck. Here a few tips to keep in mind when shoveling: Do …

How to Prevent Muscles Aches & Strains from Snow Shoveling this Winter Read More »

A new study shows that female soccer players have the highest concussion rate of any high school athletes.1 Girls have weaker necks, and they’re often using their heads for headers during games. Jose Chacon, owner of Stretch Moves Holistic Wellness, is one of the coaches who understands girl soccer players’ needs for improving neck strength …

Iron Neck Training Touted for Strengthening Neck, Reducing Concussion Risk Read More »

Fascia has been a buzzword in health care lately. It is a a three-tiered layer of tissue that encases tissues and organs, and it is thought to have the potential to impact everything in the body.1 Primarily, fascia helps to coordinate the body’s movements, or biomechanics, position in space (i.e., proprioception) and fluid flow throughout …

Understanding Fascia in Fascial Stretch Therapy Read More »

Dry needling is very similar to acupuncture in that it involves the use of thin needles in trigger points in the skin that can treat various musculoskeletal issues. Acupuncture is founded on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) whereas dry needling was founded on Western medicine principles.1 Most shudder and discontinue reading after they see the word …

What is Dry Needling and What Does it Help With? Read More »