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
Exercise: Reach Roll Lift
The reach roll lift exercise may be a helpful exercise to practice if you are struggling with working overhead or performing exercises such as the… Read More »Exercise: Reach Roll Lift
Levator Scapulae Stretch
The levator scapulae muscle is often a problem especially for those patients who complain of tightness on the “top of their shoulder”. It attaches to… Read More »Levator Scapulae Stretch
Warm up your hips for power
Many of the exercises that I use for my athletes may seem to be remedial but despite their simplicity they often result is many miraculous… Read More »Warm up your hips for power
Exercise: The Brettzel
One of the new catch phrases that is going around in sports conditioning and in musculoskeletal health care is “corrective exercise”. Presently, my simple definition… Read More »Exercise: The Brettzel
The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
One of my favourite exercises with a kettlebell is the Turkish get up. The unique part about the Turkish get up is that it takes… Read More »The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
Ball Bridge with Leg Extension
Muscles worked: gluteals quadriceps hamstrings erector spinae (back muscles) Hip stabilizers Start Position Upper back rest on ball Pelvic tilt Knees bent to 90 degrees… Read More »Ball Bridge with Leg Extension
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
Improve Posture: Exercise your lungs
Poor posture can be the reason for headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain as well as lower back pain. Often on my twitter feed I remind… Read More »Improve Posture: Exercise your lungs
Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression
Here is another one of my favourite exercises to give to my chiropractic patients for improving their ability to perform a straight leg raise. Passive… Read More »Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression