Shoulder pressing (or any type of pressing) should be a staple in your exercise program. Unfortunately, when dealing with lower back pain this exercise becomes one that we throw out due to irritation. There are a lot of different ways to hit the shoulders but one of my go-to exercises is the staggered stance dumbbell […]
I can’t stand googling “Stretches for lower back tightness”. To me, it’s like throwing darts at a dartboard while wearing a blindfold. When you start digging around the internet for stretches to help this tightness you have to be really careful. Not all stretches are created equal and in some cases, the last thing your […]
I am not a big fan of setting new year’s resolutions simply because for the average person, stopping a handful of habits and starting brand new ones all in one day, is a guaranteed failure. You can’t change an entire year of bad habits in one day. Seriously. What you CAN do is reflect on […]
One of the biggest things you need to look at when it comes to dealing with back pain is being able to establish a neutral spine. If your back is inflamed, constantly standing, sitting and walking without a properly aligned spine is only going to lead to more pain. In this week’s quick tip I […]