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.
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!
Band Resisted Bird Dog | Brighton Chiropractor The bird dog is a simple core exercise that improves stability, encourages a neutral spine, and relieves low back pain. It strengthens your core, hips, and back muscles. It also promotes proper posture and increases range of motion. Increase resistance by adding the band.