Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Burpees are touted as one of the best body weight exercises that can be used for metabolic conditioning. It is loved by some and loathed… Read More »Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Burpees are touted as one of the best body weight exercises that can be used for metabolic conditioning. It is loved by some and loathed… Read More »Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Have you “never” been able to touch your toes? Well this may be the exercise for you. I have been seeing great success in my… Read More »Can’t touch your toes?
Corrective exercise is a buzz word right now in the musculoskeletal health care circles (chiropractors, athletic therapists, physiotherapists etc.). What are corrective exercises? This is… Read More »What is Corrective Exercise?
If you have read this blog before, I have expressed my personal interest in using the Kettlebell as an exercise tool and for back conditioning.… Read More »Protect the Spine: The Kettlebell Carry
Chronic pain can be a tough ailment to deal with. For many, they can’t find their cause of pain. X-rays, MRIs, Blood tests. Chiropractic care,… Read More »Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Changes Gray Matter Morphology in Chronic Pain | Pain Research Forum
In the past I have talked about improving the scapular stabilizers of the shoulder to aid in treating those with shoulder injuries (Bicipital tendonopathy, rotator cuff… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
I discovered an interview, on YouTube, of Dr Stuart McGill, a highly respected researcher in the study of spinal biomechanics. He is at the forefront of understanding… Read More »Myths About Back Injuries
Glute Stretch Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Medius Start Position (for left side) Lying on back Left knee bent to 90 degrees, hip flexed to 90 degrees… Read More »Glute Stretch
Muscles Stretched Hamstrings Start Position Sitting on floor One leg straight Other leg bend Back straight Toes pointing up. Finish Position Bend at the hip… Read More »Hamstring II Stretch
One of the most troubling conditions my lower back pain patients face is sciatica, where they experience symptoms radiating down their leg. This often results… Read More »Understanding Sciatica and the Role of Extension Exercises