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Exercise Intensity Matters in Chronic Low Back Pain Rehabilitation

    Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common conditions affecting people of all ages. It’s also one of the leading causes of disability, keeping many people away from work and significantly burdening healthcare systems worldwide. Despite exercise therapy (ET) being one of the recommended treatments for chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP), the results are often limited, especially when using low or moderate-intensity exercise. However, recent research… Read More »Exercise Intensity Matters in Chronic Low Back Pain Rehabilitation

    Exercise: Supine Twist Beginner

      Supine Twist Beginner Start by laying on the back with your knees bent.  Drop your knees down to one side. There should be limited pain while performing this exercise.  You don’t knee to push through pain. If pain is increasing during this exercise then stop.  Drop the knees from side to side or just to one side prescribed to you by your chiropractor/athletic therapist.  If you can get your knees… Read More »Exercise: Supine Twist Beginner

      Calf Stretch I

        RKC Plank

        Muscles Stretched1. Gastrocnemius2. Soleus3. Extrinsic foot flexors Start Position1. Hands against wall2. Place sole of one foot against wall3. The leg of the foot being stretched is straight4. Heel on ground Finish Position1. Lunge body forward towards wall Common Errors1. Only placing the toes on the wall and allowing the toe to extend back. The entire foot should remain straight. ** Note: it is best to wear shoes during this… Read More »Calf Stretch I

        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.