Top 4 Core Exercises For Disc Herniations (2020) Finding the right core exercises for disc herniations can be what seems like a never-ending uphill climb. On one hand, you are scared to death of making things worse and on the other, you know you have to do SOMETHING to help get yourself back into fighting […]
Exercise For Core Muscle Strength After something as major as a spinal fusion or history of disk issues, it can be scary trying to figure out what core exercise is safe for you and which ones are not. Core muscle strength is important especially after having a spinal fusion. Where most people go wrong is […]
Stretch (Resistance) Band Core Exercises Safe For Herniated and Bulging Discs Herniated, Bulging, Ruptured or Fused disc? You need to do this core exercise (I love it). It’s scary to be told you have a herniated, bulging, or even a ruptured disc. You feel limited and a little out of control when it comes to […]
10 Minute Bodyweight Ab Workout This is a fun yet simple bodyweight ab workout follow along that you can do right from home. The bodyweight ab workout can be modified with weights (as you will see in the video) to make it even more challenging. If you are dealing with persistent low back pain and […]
Farmer’s Walk Exercise With Dumbbells The farmer’s walk exercise with dumbbells is hands down my favorite full body and core exercise. During the farmer’s walk (if loaded properly) you are activating so many muscle groups all while focusing on strengthening the body with good posture. If you haven’t tried the loaded farmers walk exercise with […]
One of the best things you can do while navigating chronic back pain or life after major back surgery is to start experimenting with simple exercises that don’t require a lot of movement. Wait…exercise is movement..right? Let me explain. For you, there are 3 critical components to getting back to doing the activities and hobbies you […]
Does your pelvis feel weak, unstable, achy or in pain? Do you battle groin pain on and off throughout the year? A common theme you see with people in the gym (whether beginner or advanced) is a lack of strength/endurance in the inner thigh or adductors. Most core exercises focus and utilize the majority of […]
Do you have a hard time finding core exercises that DON’T cause low back pain? The Halo kettlebell core exercise is one of the most underrated exercises that even people with sensitive backs can manage. They look so easy and make you look a little silly while you doing them but don’t underestimate their impact! […]
A good ab workout is priceless especially if it doesn’t hurt your low back or make any of your symptoms worse. You see so many people doing variations of crunches and sit-ups in the gym and to be honest, half of the time they are working their hip flexors and quads more than anything else. […]
The wood chop is an underused and underrated exercise for a stronger core. This is an excellent way to challenge the trunk safely especially if you have had some kind of spinal fusion or surgery. I refer to them as the Up and Down Chops in the video due to the motion I am doing. […]
