Follow My Rehab Connection on Instagram @MyRehabConnect Acute low back pain is a common presentation in health care clinics. Fortunately, the majority of cases respond well to conservative care. But appropriate early intervention is important to increase the chances of recovery. This is particularly true with home exercise prescription. Not only can the right exercises help control […]
Side Bridge Progressions
The Side Bridge exercise is one of the most important exercises for 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 early stages of low back rehabilitation. The […]
Curl Up Progressions
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 early stages of low back rehabilitation. (FYI, the other exercises […]
Correcting Hip Extension Mobility
Hip joint extension is an absolute pre-requisite for safe and efficient movement. This is not negotiable. We need it to achieve proper upright posture, and to walk, run, and climb stairs. But when the hip flexors are tight it restricts the hip and creates compensatory movement patterns that can wreak havoc on our musculoskeletal system. […]
Simple Bridge Exercise Progressions
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 with lower back pain… weak and inhibited […]