This follows on from Part 1 that compared two of the more common methods of core training and Part 2 which compared functional training methods. Part 3, is going to go through some basic exercises to improve & maintain core stability. These exercises, along with chiropractic care, are key parts
Key Points Functional movement generally refers to real-life biomechanics. It is a movement using multiple joints in multiple plains. In a rehab setting, it aims to integrate the core, and neuromuscular control. It closely replicates real-world situations, and the exercises are designed not just to make a muscle stronger, but
Hanging out with Prof. Stuart McGill and his minions a few years back. We’ve all heard that we need to ‘activate our core’, but what does that actually mean? Key Points There are various interpretations about what your core is the deepest ab muscle – the Transverse Abdominus (TA) all
Is sitting really as bad as smoking? Key Points Despite the media hype, prolonged sitting is not even close to being as bad as smoking Prolonged sitting does increase your risk of all-cause mortality (the rate of any attributable death), cardiovascular disease, and all-cause cancers, but not to the same
Effective Treatments for Neck Pain – Key Points Neck pain is a very common musculoskeletal condition affecting a significant portion of the population. Systematic reviews (comprehensive ‘studies of peer reviewed studies’ by experts) demonstrate that manual therapy, including chiropractic techniques and targeted soft tissue therapy, are effective treatments for neck
Some basic self-care techniques for Trigger Points Repeat after me: STOP rolling around on hard balls and ‘smashing your tissue’. This creates unnecessary inflammation that can promote/prolong the trigger point. Instead, find the most painful spot and use a tennis ball (or similar that is firm, yet has some give)
