by Dr. Jason Gray | Jan 26, 2017 | Exercise Progressions, Lower Back, Trunk Exercises
The Side Bridge is a fundamental exercise for trunk protection and stability. In a previous article I discussed the basic Side Bridge exercise progressions. This progression contained a series of base exercises that are most appropriate in the earlier stages of spine...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Jan 11, 2017 | Functional Assessment, Lower Back, Our Blog
The Bridge is a great exercise for the glutes, as well as the spinal stabilizers. But it can also serve as a simple (but very effective) assessment tool for lumbo-pelvic-hip (LPH) stability. In this article I’ll discuss how to use the Bridge as a test for LPH...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Dec 21, 2016 | Lower Back, Trunk Exercises
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...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Dec 12, 2016 | Exercise Progressions, Lower Back, Trunk Exercises
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...
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...
