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...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 13, 2022 | Our Blog
Hip rotation is arguably the most basic and fundamental motion needed for a healthy and well-functioning hip. If a hip can’t rotate it can’t be a normal, healthy hip. But rotation is also one of the most ignored and under-trained hip motions. Here are 5...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 6, 2022 | Our Blog
We often think of the hamstrings as being tight and inflexible. As if they always need to be stretched. But adequate hamstring strength and endurance is also critically important. Here are 4 key hamstring exercise progressions to build strength and endurance in this...
