A look at how rehab for back injuries should be planned.

The most obvious answer is usually not the correct one…

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.

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/

How do we bridge the gap from low level rehab to being able to lift safely again in the gym?

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

Lower back pain and glute weakness often go hand in hand.

So one of our keys to long-term success with lower back pain, is to build a strong, mobile and functional set of hips.

“After a couple of years of lower back pain and having tried several fixes (massages, chiropractor, physio, etc) with no / short-term success I came across Brian.”

Stretching for back pain.It’s a common strategy. You feel tight so you stretch, makes sense right? WRONG! Something to consider…if something is tight, there is a reason.

Sitting on a couch can be a MASSIVE aggravator for those with back issues.

Why is that?

And what can do to protect our lower back and avoid a flare-up?

“I am still a keen cricketer and soccer player into my late 50s After a lifetime of wear and tear from 40+ years of competitive sport as well as poor posture from too much time hunched over a computer at work, I was suffering regular niggly injuries, taking far too much Voltaren and spending a fortune on physio treatment.”