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Have you tried exercises like the couch stretch for your tight hip flexors and not gotten much out of it? The problem could be that the muscles need to be strengthened instead of stretched. In this video I demonstrate a couple of my favorite training exercises for loading those muscles up and getting them stronger!...

Here are a few of my all-time favorite mobility drills to give people with problems that stem from their mid and upper backs. The first exercise is called a T4 Rotation which is followed up by reach-throughs, and the second is a wall sweep. Give them a try and see what ya think! If you...

If you’re looking for more ways to train hip strength and mobility, this clocking drill may be just what you need! It differs from other hip mobility drills in that you are focusing on moving your torso over your hip, versus the other way around. Give it a try and let me know what you...

As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, it seems that muscle and joint pain are becoming one of, if not the most frequently reported lingering effects of the disease. Back pain in particular seems to lead the charge, followed closely by neck and knee pain.  Experts suggest that the reason that this happens is due to...

Read ahead if you want to find out what your "core" is, and what it is for. Mushy mid-sections have been the target of many a crunch, sit-up, side bend, etc. for generations--but I have to tell ya those types of exercises are missing the point when it comes to strengthening your core for its...

This blog is about finding a mantra to help with back pain. Read ahead to learn more! Over my increasing number of years in practice I have developed an appreciation for the multi-factorial nature of back pain. It has become more and more clear to me that aside from the physical things that cause low...

A recent NPR article a friend of mine shared with me discussed sitting and HOW the way we sit may be more important than how much we sit with regards to low back pain. While I do agree with most of the points the article makes, I think some of the finer details may be...

This video outlines one reason you may have one sided low back pain, and how to go about fixing them using a side plank exercise. If you enjoyed the video, be sure to hit the like button and leave a comment! If you experience pain during any exercise, be sure to stop performing it right...

Click above to watch a quick video, outlining what good spinal position is, why it is important, and how to control it. If you found it helpful be sure to give it a like and leave a comment! Should you develop pain during movement, be sure to stop right away and get assessed by a...

If you have poor balance, the chances that you have low back pain are also pretty good. In this short video I outline how to identify balance issues, how they contribute to low back pain, and show a couple of simple exercises for improving your balance! Did you enjoy the video? Be sure to click...