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Part 4 in our 6-part stretching series focuses on the muscles in the back and lower extremities. We’ve designed these stretches to combat the effects of sitting for many hours each day. You can perform these stretches from the comfort of your own home...

This is part 3 in our 6-part stretching series dedicated to helping those who spend many hours a day seated in front of a computer. Episode one focused on the chin tuck and episode two introduced the corner or doorway stretch.
This week’s stretch also focuses on the upper extremities and can be performed in the comfort of your own home or in the office! This stretch was selected with help from Adam Diver, a physical therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, who said...

Guest blog: Kellie Hetler is a photographer from Grand Rapids whose daughter, Gabriella, was born with congenital skeletal dysplasia, an upper extremity limb difference. Kellie chronicles Gabby’s story on a website called “Gabriella’s Hope.”
Kellie also has organized a fundraiser for Mary Free Bed’s Center for Limb Differences. A special screening of Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory” will be held at 3 pm Saturday, June 18 at Celebration Cinema RiverTown, 3728 Rivertown Pkwy. in Grandville. Tickets...

According to the Mayo Clinic, most Americans spend an average of 6 or more hours sitting each day. This includes sitting at the office in front of computers or while relaxing in front of the TV at home.
Last month, we posted the first blog of our new 6-part blog series intended to help you combat the aches and pains that can come from leaning in toward a computer for hours at a time. These stretches can be performed from the comfort of your own home...