From the start of my youtube channel and blog – I have received hundreds of messages from people asking me what I did to recover from my low back problems and how I returned to exercise. The response I often give is: Patience with a good recovery and training program. People are often in a bit of
The adult spine contains 26 vertebrae and 23 spinal discs. Both vertebrae and spinal discs function as shock absorbers and provide the foundation that allows for movement of the spine. Each vertebra serves as an attachment site for tendons and ligaments. Tendons attach muscle to bone and ligaments attach bone to bone. The attachment sites
Ever since I injured my low back and did my rehab several years ago – I developed an interest in spine biomechanics. It’s ironic since I did a masters degree in exercise physiology. But my lower back problems and strength & conditioning roles with the Windsor Spitfires and Toronto Raptors changed my interest. And spine biomechanics
Recently, one of my social media followers on Instagram had a question about what bench press technique he should assume considering he has had a host of lower back problems including a herniated disc. Here was this fellas question: “I had my share of back injuries in the past including an L5-S1 herniated disc (posterior).
Many people will often develop beliefs that a “specific” exercise is bad and that they should “never” perform it. Sometimes these beliefs end up becoming extreme and to the point where they are falsely rooted. For example, you will often hear people say: “Don’t do deadlifts; they are bad for your low back.” or… “Don’t deep
You’ve probably heard the phrase “the weight room can be your friend or foe” somewhere before, and there is significant truth to this statement. Practice some good hip care strategies as a hockey player, and you may notice some improvements in your skating stride. Practice some good ankle/foot care strategies as a basketball player, and
