exercises to do at home
How to: Plank on TRX Suspension Trainer
Pilates for Back Pain: Leg slides
Swiss ball pullover
Pilates for Back Pain: Imprint & Release
How to get into the correct starting postition for Pilates floor work
Pilates for Back Pain: Imprint and Release Progression (Bridge)
Pilates for Back Pain: Knee Drops
How to activate and strengthen your core with load
Kettlebell Swings
How to perform a plank with correct technique
Core stabilisation using the TRX suspension trainer
TRX core stability progression
Core Stabilisation For Back Pain
Core stabilisation with leg raises
Core Stabilisation Hips Up
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3 Reasons Why We Love Foam Rollers
Not just for sadists (if you’ve used one, you’ll know what I mean), our cylindrical, sometimes knobbly little friends which you find in the stretching area of the gym are fast becoming a firm favourite of ours. We first came across them at a fitness convention way back in 2013 when we were subject to …
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4 Simple Stretches to Beat Back Pain
Back pain is a scourge of our modern lifestyle. Hours spent sedentary at the office, combined with sitting in the car or train for long periods and slumping on the sofa in front of the TV or phone after a hard day can lead to the onset of back problems. Postural changes along with a …
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4 Simple Ways to Stop Your Phone Hurting Your Neck
As a nation, we now spend a day a week online. At 70%, more of us than ever are using our smartphones to stay connected so it’s no surprise that there is a steep rise in the number of people suffering from neck, shoulder and upper back pain. ‘Text-neck’ is now a thing as we …
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4 Myths About Back Pain
You know when you have back pain, everyone and their dog wants to give you advice. Like being pregnant but without the little bundle of joy at the end of it. I know people mean well, but there are some common misconceptions out there which we hear A LOT and though said with the best …
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How to: Psoas Stretch for Back Pain
If you spend long periods of time with your legs flexed at the hip (such as when sitting or cycling) and are experiencing stiffness or aching in your back, there is a chance that a tightening of your Psoas muscle (right) could be a contributing factor. The muscle attaches the leg to the back and …
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Anatomy of the Back
How is The Back Made Up? Your spinal column provides support for your body. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to stand upright, bend or twist. Vertebrae Your spine consists of 33 bones (your vertebrae) linking your skull and pelvis. Each vertebra has 3 main components; 1. The vertebral body at the back of the …
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Core Strength and Back Pain
Evidence shows that deconditioning because of pain and reduced activity in people who have chronic back pain can result in weakened muscles of the low back and spine. It is possible for the body to be strong everywhere except the back. The back can only be strengthened when the lumbar spine is moving against resistance. …
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What is Facet Joint Syndrome?
Facet joints are the bony protrusions at the back of the spine which join the vertebrae together. They are the joints that make your back flexible and allow you to bend and twist. The joints are lined with cartilage and lubricated by a substance called synovial fluid. When healthy, the bones move freely over each …
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Why does my Back Hurt When I Run?
Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or have just embarked on your first C25K, the last thing you want is back pain stopping you in your tracks (sometimes literally). Yet it’s a problem faced by many runners. There are a number of reasons why you may feel aches in your back from running and whilst …
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