Stir the Pot Exercise: A Powerful Move for Core Stability When it comes to core exercises, planks are a popular choice for many fitness enthusiasts.… Read More »Stir the Pot Exercise: A Powerful Move for Core Stability
Muscles Stretched 1. Gastrocnemius/soleus Start Position Facing a wall, place one leg behind you as seen in the picture Finish Position Lunge body forward towards… Read More »Calf Stretch I
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
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 my treatment philosophies for my patients is that is it important to provide them with the tools to take care of themselves. When… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Plantar Fasciitis Self Myofascial Release with a Twist
What Does It Mean to Own Your Spine? Back pain affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. This widespread issue not only… Read More »Take Control and Own Your Spine
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?
Do you really need an MRI for your lower back pain? I have discussed this in a previous post, The MRI and Lower Back… Read More »Low Back Pain: MRI?
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
Muscles Stretched Quadriceps Start Position Lying on side opposite to leg being stretched. Grab just above the ankle. Knees together Finish Position Pull heel towards… Read More »Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch