Superb testimonial from Jon today. He’s certainly put the training effort in to get the results of a stronger and more robust lower back. Well done mate! “Ever since I can remember I’ve had back problems. I put it down to years of rugby, writing it off as something that will stay with me for […]
It has been a long-time since I mentioned this subject. My goal over the coming weeks is to get back into more general health and fitness writing, rather than just being focused on the back rehabilitation alone. With that in mind, a great article came my way this week that has rustled more than a
Finally…Something On Diet And Nutrition. Read More »
It’s very easy to be taken in by a slick sales video… A couple of months back, one of my clients with long-term back issues made me aware of this indiegogo campaign for lower back issues: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/spinegym-strong-back-and-abs-for-life-fitness#/ Its worth checking out the slick sales video, it almost makes it seem like this toy will
Enter Snake Oil Salesmen. Read More »
A lot of people asking what I am doing with my training, especially from those who know I had my own back injury 4 years ago (L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1 bulges with around 60% of disc height lost at L5/S1). My main goal this year was to get strong. So for me, that mean hitting a
My latest newsletter on back pain is up, just click on the link below to view it. http://eepurl.com/cisLf1
Latest Newsletter: HELP! I Can’t Stand Up! Read More »
A before and after of a different kind today. Marc came in today as his back had flared up in work. He works as a carpenter with a lot of roofing work an heavy. awkward lifting. His back had started to feel tight at the end of last week, got tighter over the weekend and
Getting Straight Again… Read More »
What do you do when you are overcome with back pain and can’t even stand up, let alone walk without crippling pain? Grab a foam roller, 5 minutes of your time and get yourself mobile again with the most effective method I know.
Back Pain: HELP I CAN’T STAND UP STRAIGHT! Read More »
A look into how to approach picking the best exercises to rehab your back.
Lower Back Pain Part 3 – Selecting Rehab Exercises Read More »
The first two videos in my new series on lower back pain and injuries. If understand what has caused the injury, you will know what NOT to do and what TO do to help rebuild the back. Part 1: Why MRI Scans Are Important Part 2:Â How Your Movement Habits Give You Back Pain
Lower Back Pain: What MRI Scans Tell You and How Your Movement Habits Create Pain. Read More »
There is no such thing as a “non-specific lower back injury”. If I’m honest, I have a success rate with lower back issues of 90%. That means one out every ten people who see me, fail to get on top of the issue and get back to pain free movement. Its not bad average, but
Lower Back Pain: Where Do I Start? Read More »