by Dr. Jason Gray | May 18, 2023 | Our Blog
In this article series we’ve been talking about exercises to build lower back strength and endurance. In Part 1 we discussed the limitations of exercises like planks, bridges, and bird-dogs. In Part 2 we introduced the idea of loaded pelvic tilts as a better...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Apr 25, 2023 | Our Blog
In this article series we’ve been talking about essential exercise progressions for developing lower back strength and endurance. In Part 1 we talked about the limitations of traditional exercises like planks, side-bridges, bird-dogs, and bridges. Then, in Part 2, we...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Apr 12, 2023 | Our Blog
To build lower back strength and endurance we need to move beyond planks, bridges, and brrd-dogs. That was the key message from Part 1 of this article series. We need to load the spine though it’s full range of motion. But how? For this we need to utilize a movement...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Mar 28, 2023 | Our Blog
Developing strength and endurance is a common goal in lower back rehabilitation. So many exercise programs here focus around trying to create a more “stable” spine. Here we see exercises like planks, side-planks, bird-dogs, and bridges as the primary staple in so many...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Feb 28, 2023 | Our Blog
The value of lower back flexibility has become a controversial and debated topic in recent years. Many therapists and clinicians even hold spine flexibility as a less desirable trait. Something to be avoided. This stems from the belief that excessive motion leads to...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Dec 7, 2022 | Our Blog
The scapula is a critical link with shoulder and arm function. And because of the muscular connections, dysfunction here can play a big part with both neck and thoracic pain. But this is also an often neglected area with training and rehabilitation. So we’re...
