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 rehab that focused on isolating the lateral trunk muscles. But the Side Bridge […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trunk Stability Exercise Progressions
Therapeutic interventions aimed at improving trunk stability have become one of the most important staples in the treatment of lower back pain. But traditional exercises like curl-ups, planks, or bridges are not enough. We must also teach our patients more functional trunk stability exercises that more closely mimic how their muscles need to stabilize their […]