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
Chest Stretches | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman Shows you how stretch and open up your Pectoral Muscles including Pec major and Pec Minor
Tight Pec Muslces can cause postural issues but also be an effect of postural issues. Either way they need to be addressed by combining opening up the pecs with strengthening the antagonistic muscles in the back
But start here by stretching the Pec Muscles as shown
Brugger Relief Position | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows a simple postural exercise which can be done at home or in the office environment to reset the shoulders against creeping forward
Forward Hunched shoulders is something that occurs when the arms lean forward towards a computer screen etc especially when in a seated position
Practice this exercise every hour when seated for 5 x 5 second hold
Home Lunge Squats | Brighton Chiropractor Lunges strengthen your back and core muscles without putting too much stress or strain on your spine. A strong, stable core reduces your chance of injury and improves your posture, making common movements easier. Great lower body strengthening exercise. Give it a go!
Psoas March | Brighton Chiropractor video is a great exercise used to strengthen the core while the psoas muscles is elongating and isometrically contracting
Complete 3 sets of 8 reps daily or when you do a core session
The psoas (hip flexor) is a real problem in low back pain. It can cause low back pain, it can occur during low back pain then stop the back getting better and it can cause faulty movement patterns ongoing
For further help and information go to www.ccsussex.co.uk/homeexercise
Side Hip Lunges | Brighton Chiropractor shows you Side Hip Lunges which are designed to help stabilize the muscles on the outside of the hip and promote a symmetrical pelvis
Advanced Hip flexor Stretch | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman shows an advanced stretch to target the hip flexors
Tight Hip flexors can cause low back pain in various forms but also prevents back problems from getting better
For further exercises and hints or tips to help or prevent low back pain go to https://ccsussex.co.uk/videos-exercises-back-pain-neck-pain-sports-injuries/
Bosu Dead Bug | Worthing Chiropractor | Brighton Chiropractor shows a progression to a harder Dead Bug exercise on top of a BOSU which increases the instability of the exercise thus causing better activation in the spinal stabilization muscles
For further exercises and advice go to https://ccbrighton.co.uk/videos-exercises-back-pain-neck-pain-sports-injuries/
Shoulder overhead flexibility | brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman demonstrates that flexibility is often lost after rotator cuff injuries, forzen shoulders or nerve injuries and we need to mobilise them quickly so they do not become stiff and limited in range of motion
please complete these exercises within pain free range of motion and without causing discomfort
For further hints and tips on shoulder injuries and health in general then go to http://ccbrighton.co.uk/videos-exercises-back-pain-neck-pain-sports-injuries/