Brian Ellicott

Walking pain free during a back injury can be a tough challenge.

Here I look at some technique cues and how your feet can be providing some clues as to what is going on with your hips.

Cortisone injections can be a useful tool…BUT there are some disadvantages we need to be aware of in regards to back pain and injuries.

A look at how rehab for back injuries should be planned.

The most obvious answer is usually not the correct one…

Glute Bridges are a great tool to help build some strong glutes and take pressure off of the lower back…

…BUT we must be sure to understand injury mechanics before we select and apply technique.

So what is the biggest mistake I continually see with those trying to rehab a lower back injury? And why will it completely stop progress towards pain free movement? Need Help With Back Pain? Online coaching and one-to-one help is available now: https://www.brianellicott.com/online-back-pain-coaching-and-programs/

How do we bridge the gap from low level rehab to being able to lift safely again in the gym?

Lower back pain and glute weakness often go hand in hand.

So one of our keys to long-term success with lower back pain, is to build a strong, mobile and functional set of hips.

“After a couple of years of lower back pain and having tried several fixes (massages, chiropractor, physio, etc) with no / short-term success I came across Brian.”

Stretching for back pain.It’s a common strategy. You feel tight so you stretch, makes sense right? WRONG! Something to consider…if something is tight, there is a reason.