5 Tips To Nourish You Intervertebral Discs

The intervertebral discs are the cushions between the vertebrae that make up our spine. They serve as shock absorbers and allow for the flexibility of the spine. However, they can become damaged or degenerate over time due to poor posture, lack of movement, or injury. This can lead to chronic pain and discomfort. The good news is that there are ways to nourish your intervertebral discs through movement.

Here are some tips for nourishing your intervertebral discs through movement:

Training Low Back Flexion – Part 2

Throughout my sports training growing up, in college and even in chiropractic school, I was told to keep my spine in neutral to prevent injury. I even started preaching this to others when it came to building core strength and preventing lower back injuries. Keeping the spine neutral when squatting and deadlifting. Choosing exercises like … Read more

Training Low Back Flexion

In the early 70’s, a famed world record breaking power lifter named Louie Simmons suffered a series of injuries to his low back. After fracturing his spine in 1973, his doctors recommended he undergo surgery that would leave him missing 2 discs and fusing part of his spine. Alternatively, Louie Simmons opted for a more … Read more

How To Improve Hip Joint Health. Part II

Improving hip joint range of motion is not an easy task. Strength + Flexibility = Mobility. This equation is a basic breakdown of the principles but the most important piece is missing. Consistency. I have found that without consistency, your progress will be extremely slow or even plateaued. I have found it is best to … Read more

How To Improve Hip Joint Health

The hip joints are some of the most flexible joints in the human body. Full ranges of motion that you should have in the hip joints are 125 degrees for flexion (knee to chest), 15 degrees for extension (leg going behind you), 30-50 degrees for abduction (leg going out to the side of you), 30 … Read more

Low Back Project – Monday, February 22nd

Today you are working on hamstrings and hip flexors again. This group is affected by prolonged sitting. The hamstrings become stiff and the hip flexors become weak. You are doing to flexibility and strength today. Warm Up Squat to Pike – 10 reps Elephant Walk – 15 reps per leg Front kicks – 10 reps … Read more

Low Back Project – Friday, February 19th

Todays programming will consist of the mid back or thoracic spine work again. This will really open your chest and mid back up and get your out of that computer position. This is a great series for after work, during a work break or whenever you feel tension in the upper back. Pick one of … Read more