Posts Tagged ‘back pain’
Why Superman (The Exercise) Needs to Be Stopped!
The Superman Exercise has become very popular in the fitness world. I see it at the gym, online and as a part of new fitness trends. I even see it in rehab now and then. However, this move is dated. And, Just. Plain. Bad. Yes, I know it is known to strengthen the back and, some claim, the glutes. And,…
Read MorePiriformis Syndrome: It’s Not About the Tennis Ball
Here we go. I believe the common treatment protocol for piriformis syndrome is not addressing the real issue. I understand this may stir some clinical debate, but as a PT who treats the cause of pain and not the area of pain, it doesn’t make sense to just treat the piriformis muscle. Currently, stretching, manual therapy and…
Read MoreThe Squat: How Low Should You Go?
The squat is a functional movement essential to transfer our body weight down and back up through space. It allows us to hover near the ground for work in the garden, to sit down into a chair and to get us low enough to grab a pan in a bottom cabinet. It’s a great movement (and exercise) that…
Read MorePilates for Triathletes Bike Part I: Pelvic Position for Cycling
This post applies to anyone who rides a bike. From the casual rider to the elite triathlete, one of the most important principles to master is a comfortable pelvic position on the bike. It should not feel effortful, but the pelvic should gently tilt posterior so the ischial tuberosities (sit bones) are in contact with the seat. This requires back…
Read MoreGlute Exercises: The Top Two to Get Started
After the blog post last week about IT Band Syndrome, several of you asked: “What are the best exercises to activate the glutes?” You ask, you shall receive. Here is a brief review of the glutes and associated hip musculature. This will help with the exercise portion in a minute. Definitions Abduction: leg moves out…
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