Lola demonstrates a great variation of calf stretches
Our Physiotherapist Lola demonstrates how to perform Standing Rows, a great upper posterior chain exercise
Our Physiotherapist Lola demonstrates how to perform a Wall Angel stretch
The anterior chain controls forward movements and pushing. Strengthening of the anterior chain is essential for everyday life activities.
The posterior chain is important because these muscle groups contain much of the body’s power, working to propel the body while helping balance and posture.
The posterior chain is important because these muscle groups contain much of the body’s power, working to propel the body while helping balance and posture.
Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows you how to stretch your hip flexors, gluteals and low back in a way to help and prevent low back and hip / leg pain
This stretch should be done before and after exercise which uses legs especially dynamic hip movement however should always be done within a pain free range of motion
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Brighton Chiropractor | Hip 90 deg Abductions Great exercise to strengthen and stretch the hips, glutes and ease the lower back. The hip abductor muscles help to raise your leg to the side, away from your body. They also help support your pelvis when you’re standing on one leg. When these muscles are weak, it can affect your balance and mobility. It can also cause low back pain due to instability. This exercise is also very beneficial for runners.
Low Back Flexibility | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows you how to help with the flexibility of a stiff low back
This exercise which is a combination of Childs Pose and Cobra Yoga positions or McKenzie extensions or Pluto Sniff positions known in various circles and industries.
These should be dine wihtin pain free range of motion and not casue any sharp pain or radicular pain down either legs. If this happens then stop and reduce the stretch
Plank Variations | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows you how to do variations of the common plank that wont cause of exacerbate any back pain
People with history of back pain may not benefit from the stand high or elbow plank because at some point the back will arch. If this happens then pressure can build on the low back joints or discs and this can cause more pain
Moving the leg in these positions can avoid dropping the back into an arch but also activate a short weak psoas which is always a key aggravation to back pain
Work on these plank variations to avoid the common plank causing any issues