by Dr. Jason Gray | Dec 6, 2016 | Exercise Progressions, Trunk Exercises
The curl up exercise is another staple of lower back rehab. It is part of what Professor McGill, a world authority on spine biomechanics from the University of Waterloo, refers to as the “big three” – a set of three exercises he recommends in the...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Nov 15, 2016 | Exercise Progressions, Trunk Exercises
The Bridge exercise is a classic staple in back pain treatment and rehabilitation. There is a good reason for this. It is simple, effective, and can be easily modified to meet the needs of virtually any patient. And it targets one of the most common issues we see...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Nov 10, 2016 | Corrective Exercise Tract, Trunk Exercises
It is well established that repetitive and sustained flexed postures will damage the spine. Given the preponderance of sitting (trunk flexion) and forward bending (even more trunk flexion) it is critical that we develop the capacity to control these flexed postures....
by Dr. Jason Gray | Nov 3, 2016 | Corrective Exercise Tract, Trunk Exercises
The Dead Bug is one of my absolute favorite go-to exercises to improve low back stability. Not only is it effective, but it is also completely scaleable. In other words, it can be made extremely simple for those patients who are severely deconditioned. But can also...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Nov 1, 2016 | Our Blog, Trunk Exercises
Lumbar stability is a critical goal when treating low back pain. And if our objective is to stabilize the spine during real life activities it is paramount that we train this stability within our rehabilitation programs. If we want to get this right the first thing...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 25, 2016 | Mobility, Thoracic Spine, Trunk Exercises
Discussions around the thoracic spine seem to revolve around mobility. But what about thoracic strength? With regions like the shoulder, hip, and lower back strength is considered an integral part of restoring proper function. Yet thoracic strength and control seem...
