Sian Marshall Pilates on Instagram: “One of my absolute favourites on the #reformer, this #spinestretch feels amazing, make sure to use strong #glutes and ...
Michelle Laframboise on Instagram: “❤️This is a very challenging move that is a great way of training your deep core to support your hip flexion.
Sit upright, spine in neutral. Lengthen up through the spine. Place feet flat on the floor and hands below knees. Keep elbows bent and chest open.
Spine stretch. With legs apart and feet flexed, let your chin gently drop to your chest. Roll down bone by bone through your spine.
Again there should be no increase in low back pain. And truth be told it is much easier to do this after we have used our hands to mobilise the area and ...
Discs do not like that amount of flexion. If you do not know what is causing your low back pain it would be wise to be evaluated.
That way you know what classes and exercises are safe to do and which ones you need to eliminate. Happy to help! Inquire today and we will get in touch with ...
Lay flat on your back with your legs together and straight. To get into position, flex the right hip/knee to 90 degrees, and then take the knee all the way ...
Again this stretch may be too aggressive for acute low back pain. We can help modify it so you do not make it worse.
Especially if you have a desk job, the Star Stretch is the perfect way to release your low back, open up your chest and work on your spinal mobility to help ...
Stand up straight with the chest held high and the hands on something just above hip height. From the starting position, push the butt back until you feel a ...
To use the Peanut to improve your Thoracic Extension, you will place the Peanut in your mid-back while lying on your back on the ground with a ball of the ...
By now, you should be convinced that attaining and maintaining mobility in your thoracic spine is a good idea for many reasons. Kyphosis of the thoracic ...
Objective: To strengthen your shoulder and elbow extensors, and develop trunk stability. It's also beneficial for your posture, breathing and neck.
Hold for 5-10 seconds and as you breathe out lower both your leg and arm to the ground. Repeat this exercise eight to twelve times alternating sides.
Objective: To stretch and strengthen your thighs, as well as your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abs and hip flexors.
Child's Pose is a great way to actively stretch your back. Start on your hands and knees and stretch your arms out in front of you. Bring your toes together ...
Hold arms in front of you, level with your shoulders. Elbows should be bent, arms rounded. Let your shoulder blades glide down your spine and feel the crown ...
To do the Posterior Plank, sit on the ground with your legs out straight in front of you and your hands on the ground behind your butt.
Bend your knees and place your feet on the ground, hip-width distance apart. Walk your feet towards your glutes so that your knees are lined ...
To do Lat Pull Downs, you can use a machine or even resistance bands. Using a resistance band, anchor the resistance band up high and grab the band in both ...
Grab an object in front of you and flex your left knee. With the left hand, pull your left foot toward your butt until you feel a mild stretch in the front ...