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When it comes to injury, your lower back is particularly vulnerable due to the number of moving parts in the area and the amount of weight it has to bear. If youâve ever experienced lower back pain, youâll know how debilitating it can be. Thatâs why protection is the name of the game. By learning mo...
A good lordosis stretch should lengthen the hip flexors, here is a good one to use that gets more than one of the hip flexors. Lordosis in an exaggerated curve in the lumbar (lower) part of the spine. It happens because the some of the muscle of your hip become tight and stiff. By using the right lo...
The niggling lower back twinge or pain is often difficult for many health professionals to not only diagnose, but to also recommend an exercise regime that will help alleviate the pain and get to the root cause of the issue.
These types of back pain issues are sometimes referred to as non specific ...
Spondylolythesis, a condition that people tend to ask me about fairly regularly, occurs when one of the vertebrae in the spine slips out of alignment causing pain that worsens with movement. Â
I talked about the condition and what you can expect to achieve through exercise in the blog What is spond...
What is spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine. It occurs when one of the vertebrae
slips out of alignment and rests on the bone, or disc, below it. It usually impacts the
base of the spine, but the issue can occur further up. The condition may be caused
by damage through tra...
Scoliosis is a curve of the spine, presenting as either a single, âcâ, curve or double, âsâ, curve. Scoliosis can impact people in different ways depending on which part of the backbone, or spine, is affected.
This spinal curve can occur at any age and in some sufferers can cause severe pain, parti...
Do you suffer from lower back pain? Or have you in the past? Chances are if itâs the latter you wonât be in a hurry to repeat the experience.
Debilitating and frustrating in equal measure, low back pain can impact your everyday and affect your sleep too, leaving you feeling miserable and exhausted....
Your glutes are the big muscles of your hip, bottom and lower back - theyâre the ones
you feel when you do a deep squat. And they are really important when it comes to
keeping your spine healthy. When working to their full potential, your glutes can
carry a lot of the load that would otherwise fall to ...
People often donât appreciate how important exercise is for the spine both in terms of building strength and increasing resilience. Incorporating simple stretches and movements into your day is a great habit to get into whether you currently suffer with lower back pain, you have in the past or you j...
Hip flexibility is important for low back pain, Lordosis and building core strength & stability. It helps your body function properly and can reduce the risk of muscle imbalances and pain. Knowing how to improve your hip flexibility is therefore a key part of keeping your joints healthy.
The import...
Exercise for low back pain should be therapeutic rather than for fitness, this stage comes next. As your back becomes painful your body will tighten muscles to protect the spine but this creates a muscle imbalance.
Why does your body create a muscle imbalance?
The quick answer, to protect the spin...
Scoliosis is a posture that creates a s-curve in your spine. There are many reasons for Scoliosis, from genetics to osteoporosis of the vertebrae. This blog isnât discuss why you might have it, but what you can do about it.
Stretches for Scoliosis
My last blog was about the best exercises for scol...
