The Dead Bug is a great exercise that can be used as a rehab technique for lower back pain. It can also be used to build spinal stability and core strength in those of you that may not even have back pain. This exercise can help rehab lower back pain, prevent lower back pain and…
Mckenzie Method The Mckenzie Method is a method of evaluating, treating and preventing lower back pain that was created by Dr. Robin Mckenzie. The Mckenzie method, or mechanical diagnosis and therapy method (MDT), is a classification and treatment system based on 3 steps. The 3 steps are evaluation, treatment and prevention. Evaluation The evaluation is…
The McGill Method The McGill Curl up is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 core exercises. The McGill Big 3 are the 3 foundational movements that Dr. McGill uses to strengthen the core and ultimately eliminate lower back pain and disorders so that you can return safely to exercise or simply get back to…
When it comes to learning how to properly control and engage your core, you can’t beat the basics. The Bird dog is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 exercises. These exercises are the key to building a strong, stabile, and resilient core. The Big 3 consist of the Bird dog, the side bridge,…
Begginer to Advanced Plank Progression: This is your “order of operations”, if you will, for the progression of difficulty of the core plank exercise. I thought this would be a good video for everyone because it is not only a great core workout but if done properly it is a safe workout. Notes of…
Fix Low Back Pain With The Single Arm Farmers Carry: This is a great exercise I use to strengthen and balance the core and Quadratus Lumborum. By using this exercise to help rebalance your core strength, you can also alleviate low back pain or prevent low back pain all together. Strength, stability, balance and…
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Train your core with proper breathing! This may come as a suprise to some of you, but the diaphram (your breathing muscle) is part of your core! The very top muscle of the core to be exact. And, order to have a well rounded, strong core, you should be training this muscle…
