Best exercises for hip pain
Fire Hydrant Exercise
Dr. Rachel2016-05-16T10:30:30-06:00Who should do "Fire Hydrants"? Everyone- It is important to build back and glute muscles as much as core muscles People with low back pain People who sit all day Athletes looking to build strength and stability How to do "Fire Hydrant" Glute Exercise Begin on all fours. Brace your abdominals by squeezing them tightly. [...]
Glute Pulse
Dr. Rachel2016-05-15T20:53:16-06:00Who should do Glute Pulses? Everyone- It is important to build back and glute muscles as much as core muscles People with low back pain People who sit all day Athletes looking to switch up their routine How to do Glute Pulses Begin on all fours. Brace your abdominals by squeezing them tightly. Maintain this [...]
Reverse Plank
Dr. Rachel2016-05-16T11:24:53-06:00Who should do Reverse Plank? Everyone- It is important to build back and glute muscles as much as core muscles People with low back pain People who sit all day Athletes looking to switch up their routine How to do Reverse Plank Begin seated with legs out in front of you. Place your arms at [...]
Bird Dog
Dr. Rachel2016-10-09T16:40:57-06:00Who should do Bird Dog? The best thing about the bird dog exercise is that it is safe for everyone! It builds a strong core to support your spine while keeping your low back stable and safe. It can also tell you a lot about where you are weak. For example, if lifting an arm [...]
Low Back Pain Exercises Everyone Should be Doing
Dr. Rachel2016-11-07T12:06:49-06:00Low back pain affects at least 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is considered a leading cause of disability by the World Health Organization. It is usually recurrent and the cause can be difficult to diagnose. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR LOW BACK PAIN? These stretches are safe for everyone. [...]
The Clam Shell
Dr. Rachel2016-05-16T11:33:32-06:00Who should do this exercise? Athletes looking to move more efficiently People who sit many hours in a day People with hip, knee, or low back pain Why strengthen my glutes if I have low back pain? Every area in your body is related to the other areas. If your glutes don't activate properly or [...]
Glute Activation- Are your glutes causing your back pain?
Dr. Rachel2016-05-17T08:20:06-06:00Who should do glute activation exercises? Athletes of all kinds, especially those looking to build power and strength People who sit many hours in a day People with hip, knee, or low back pain Why do I need to activate my glutes? The muscles around your hip all have different jobs. Some are responsible [...]