Dr. Lindsey Rutherford

Can you touch your toes?

I see so many people, young and old, that have a hard time touching their toes. There are so many factors that play into this movement beyond hamstring flexibility. Inability to shift our weight back is common, but again, not the only reason someone may not be able to touch their toes.

Let’s hang out and see if you can, and if not figure out why together.

Push ups can be used as an indicator for upper body strength and endurance. Often is a very underrated exercise that many people feel is unattainable for them to achieve. How many can you do?

🌱 Gardening 🌱

It is great physical activity that people take for granted or “don’t count” as physical activity. Walking around outside, lifting water jugs or plants, squatting down to plant or bending over to pick weeds, all movement is good movement.

Not only is it beneficial for our physical body but also mental. Having our feet in dirt helps to ground us (literally). As well as the time outside in fresh air gives us a chance to breathe away from our devices.

Moving into the warmer months we all want to be outside more and gardening is a great way to provide our body with physical and mental benefits. Ending up with delicious veggies or fruits is a nice added bonus.
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Tired of stretching your tight hips? Give this a try.

If you’ve been to see me, you have probably got an exercise or two to work on during your visit. Exercise and staying active have always been a big part of my life, and that is partially what guided me into this career. I often find myself doing some of the exercises I recommend to patients because they can be the accessory movements we don’t focus on enough. Staying strong and physically capable helps me to help you, and I believe staying active is a key to staying able and healthy.