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Plank Variations | Brighton Chiropractor

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

Psoas March | Brighton Chiropractor

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