By: Todd Sinett, chiropractor and co-author of the book (The truth about back pain)
Sit-ups and crunches may actually cause more back pain than they prevent, according to Sinett.
We hear all the time how a strong core protects your back, which is true. But crunches don’t work the abs muscles that stabilize your back. In fact, [...]
by:Todd Sinett, chiropractor and co-author of the book (The truth about back pain)
Get moving to alleviate aches and pains and fix back pain faster.
New research shows that 40% of people become less active after back pain strikes—a strategy that’s likely to delay healing or even make their condition worse.
Fix it: In fact, most [...]
By:Todd Sinett, chiropractor and co-author of the book (The truth about back pain)
You Have a Long Commute
Just like at your desk, hunching over a steering wheel can tighten chest muscles and cause your shoulders to round.
Slumping posture can zap energy and make you look heavier, not to mention cause back and neck problems. Back [...]
By:Todd Sinett, chiropractor and co-author of the book (The truth about back pain)
Back pain isn’t just about heavy lifting or sleeping the wrong way. Here, 14 surprising everyday habits that causes aches and pains—and how to feel better.
Back pain sends more patients to doctors than any condition other than the common cold.
It’s the [...]
By Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS
Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss Expert
Your body is programmed to hold onto fat.
You’ve designed it that way… I did the same thing, once.
Now, it’s time to break the cycle. Your body needs to understand that it’s time to shape itself, shed fat, and build muscle. Your body needs to increase [...]
Front plank on ball:
Rest your elbows on a flat bench and the balls of your feet on an exercise ball. Contract your abs so that your body is parallel to the floor and there is no dip in your lower back. Hold the plank position for 60 seconds.
Side crunch on ball:
Firmly place your right hip on a Swiss ball and lean into the ball; ensure that your torso is off the ball. Support yourself by pressing the soles of your feet against the bottom of a wall. Place your hands by your ears, and contract your left oblique muscles, lifting your torso [...]
Reverse Crunch:
Lie down on a bench with your knees bent and your upper legs at a 90° angle with your torso; grab the bench above your head for stability. Use your abs muscles to pull your knees toward your chest until they reach your elbows. Hold the crunch position for three seconds and return to [...]
Windshield wipers:
Place a mat on the floor and lie on your back with your arms in the “T” position for stability. Lift your legs so that they are perpendicular to the floor and rotate your hips, keeping them in contact with the floor, so that your legs move from left to right, in a “windshield [...]
Legs/Arms reach:
Place a mat on the floor, lie down on your back and extend your arms above your head. Simultaneously lift your arms and legs toward the ceiling, until your fingertips touch your toes (if you can). Slowly return to the starting position. Do 10 reps.