Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of the exercises that I recommend… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Your hip is a ball and socket joint. It is designed to be a mobile joint allowing the joint to move in all directions. A… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
Pushups can be a problem for those with shoulder issues and possibly the reason for their shoulder pain. Proper technique may be all that is… Read More »Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
If you’ve been following my previous post, “The Front Plank: New Challenges,” you know how crucial it is to maintain core stability while moving your… Read More »The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
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
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
What is Corrective Exercise?
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?
Exercise of the Week: Pallof Press
This week I would like to introduce to you the Pallof Press. This is one of those core exercises that look simple to perform but… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Pallof Press
Protect the Spine: The Kettlebell Carry
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
Understanding Sciatica and the Role of Extension Exercises
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