Well Done Chris!
“In October 2020 I was at my wits end following a flare-up of an old lower back issue. I thought I was doing all the right things having been religiously doing exercises recommended by physios following back surgery 20 years ago.”
How Disc Bulges are Formed and Healed.
A look at the mechanics behind one of the most common types of back injury, a disc bulge.
Video: Back Pain and Walking
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.
Back Pain and Cortisone Injections
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.
Video: Rehabilitation Approach and Tuning the Orchestra First
A look at how rehab for back injuries should be planned.
The most obvious answer is usually not the correct one…
Glute Bridges: Don’t Flatten Your Lower Back
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.
Back Pain: The Biggest Mistake
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/
Back Pain: Rehab and Progression
How do we bridge the gap from low level rehab to being able to lift safely again in the gym?
Latest Video: Back Pain, Rows and Posture
Back Pain and Rows. My advice for long-term sucess with lower injuries AFTER you build a solid, pain-free base; is to always train strength-endurance in the muscles in the lower back. The ability to hold a strong posture for prolonged periods will have more carry over into day-to-day tasks and for sports such as Jiu-Jitsu …