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The Benefits of Anti-Rotation Exercises
Anti-rotation exercises and their importance The core is pivotal when it comes to assessing and treating any injury, especially low back pain. We know that core stability is essential for balancing load within the spine, pelvis, and the entire kinetic chain. Your...
Low Back Pain? Try the McGill “Big 3”
Doctor Stuart McGill is a world-renowned spine biomechanist and professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo in Canada. He is known for his research on the causes of back pain and the development of evidence-based approaches to its prevention and management. One...
The “Core”, What is it and how do we strengthen it?
The “core”… No its not just those rectus abdominus weatherboard abs we all seek to attain. The core is a series of muscles which exist on all sides of the spine and help create support and stability for the trunk and pelvis. Some of these muscles include your erector...
Golf and Low Back Pain
An effortless golf swing requires adequate mobility in the neck, shoulders, wrists, thoracic spine, hips and ankles. Deficits in one area or poor swing mechanics can result in excess load being placed in a particular joint or area which can end in injury. The low...
What you need to know about lower back pain? Part 4
What exercises are best for lower back pain? Now that you have self assessed your lower back (see Part 3 if you missed it) its time to start the long road to improving your overall back health. One common question I get asked is “what is the best exercise to do for my...
What you need to know about lower back pain? Part 3
If you’re just tuning in to our lower back pain series, make sure you check out Part 1 (common myths about lower back pain) and Part 2 (where your back pain is coming from). In Part 3 of this series, we’ll be looking at a simple self-assessment you can do for your...
What you need to know about lower back pain? Part 2
Where is my lower back pain coming from? Now we have answered some common myths, lets look at the structure of the spine and where your lower back pain might be coming from. Bones and Joints The spinal column is made up of bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on...
What you need to know about lower back pain? Part 1
Lower back pain affects 80% of Australians during their lifetime, with many of us suffering from issues that affect our daily lives. Over the next few weeks I’m going to deliver my thoughts on back issues. First, let’s start with a few myths: Back pain is hereditary –...
Weight training and low back pain
Thoughts on weight training or bending with a Hx of lower back pain? For me weight training is essential for anyone with a history of lower back pain, but you have to earn the right to commence weights training. Following an injury its important to put the ego aside....
How to train the Core
I often get asked when should I do core training and what is the best exercise for my core? Well luckily Dr Stuart McGill (@backfitpro) has done all the research for us! McGill found that an isometric program was superior to a dynamic program. It effectively increased...