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Chronic lower back pain and Maintenance care

    “Nonspecific LBP represents about 85% of LBP patients seen in primary care. About 10% will go on to develop chronic, disabling LBP.  It is this group of LBP that uses the majority of healthcare and socioeconomic costs.”  Most of the studies concerned about the therapeutic effects of SM investigated these effects only for a short term.  Studies that extend beyond short effects showed further improvements. It is hypothesized that if… Read More »Chronic lower back pain and Maintenance care

    Exercise: Seated Thoracic Extensions

      The mid back is often a problem that I see when treating my athletes. Living in a forward slouched posture leads to the spine rounding forward. This problem can often be seen in those with neck pain and shoulder pain. If you are dealing with pain in between the shoulder blades, shoulders or neck this might be something I would give to you to perform.

      Half Kneeling Pallof Press for Hip Mobility/Rotary Stability

        I’ve mentioned the Pallof press before in a blog post  a couple if years ago.  Here is the half kneeling pallof press.  Just like the pallof press, the half kneeling pallof press is an anti rotation exercise but it can also be an exercise that will help with improving your ability to extend your hip. If you narrow your support be bringing your front foot in line with your knee that is… Read More »Half Kneeling Pallof Press for Hip Mobility/Rotary Stability

        Post from Precision Nutrition: Sitting, standing, or walking: What’s the best way to work?

          I found this great post by precision nutrition and I thought it would be a good article for you to read. Precision Nutrition » Sitting, standing, or walking: What’s the best way to work?. You can also take a look and see my views on sitting and preventing pain in the following posts Back pain and driving Choosing the ideal chair What are mini breaks Reminders to  change positions and… Read More »Post from Precision Nutrition: Sitting, standing, or walking: What’s the best way to work?