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Apr 15 0

Plank Variations | Brighton Chiropractor

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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

Apr 14 0

Brugger Relife Position | Brighton Chiropractor

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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

Apr 01 0

Band Resisted Bird Dog | Brighton Chiropractor

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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.

Apr 01 0

Leg Raises | Brighton Chiropractor

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Straight Leg Raises | Brighton Chiropractor The straight leg raise is also used by doctors and physical therapists to assess lumbar spine impingement, herniated discs, and sciatic pain. It can help differentiate injuries of the hip from that of the lumbar spine. It’s also a fantastic core strength and stabilizer.

Mar 30 0

Psoas March | Brighton Chiropractor

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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

Jun 24 0

Side Hip Lunges | Brighton Chiropractor

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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

May 24 0

Suspension training lunge | Brighton Chiropractor

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Suspension training lunge | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman show simple exercises to help strengthen the hips and pelvic stabilizers when standing on one leg

This can help improve the stability and strength when running and walking to prevent low back pain, pelvic or knee issues

For more information please go to

Feb 13 0

Push Up Plus | Brighton Chiropractor

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Push up Plus | Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman demonstrates exercise for shoulder stability showing a simple exercise that helps the muscles underneath the shoulder blade which can improve shoulder stability, postural awareness and upper back flexibility. For more hints and tips go to https://ccsussex.co.uk/

Feb 13 0

Suspension Training Mountain Climbers

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Suspension Training Mountain Climbers are a great exercise to strengthen the abdominals and low back muscles.

This is an advanced exercise which is only appropiate if you have done other core stability exercises all in pain free practice and need a progression of further exercises.

A great exercise using your own body weight and a dynamic exercise which uses core stability during movement.

Feb 13 0

Side Plank Rotations Exercise | Brighton Chiropractor

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Side Plank Rotation Exercise demonstrated by Brighton Chiropractor Matt Bateman. The side plank exercise is a great exercise to help stabilise the core while moving dynamically. It will strengthen the abdominals, gluteal and low back muscles which can prevent epsisodes of back pain and improve performance in other activities.

This is a good alternative to a normal plank as the movement is more realistic to everyday activities where we move twist and lift our body weight as opposed to holding a stiff rigid posture.

Please complete within pain free range of motion and stop if any back issues or pain occurs.

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