Hip hinging is one of the most foundational movements one needs to master. The reason being is that it’s a movement you should be using in everyday life in order to spare your back from injuries. Before we get to the hip hinge exercises let’s discuss why and how you should do it. [Read more…] about 7 Hip Hinge Exercises
5 Tips for Gardening Without Back Pain
In this video, Leon shares 5 tips for gardening without throwing out your back. Gardening is a wonderful hobby, but it can put a lot of strain on your back if you don’t protect it.
3 Overhead Shoulder Press Mistakes
In this video, Leon shares 3 common overhead press mistakes. These mistakes can cause poor posture, cause low back pain, as well as NOT actually strengthen the muscles you’re trying to activate.
Dowager’s Hump Exercises – AKA Hyperkyphosis
Dowager’s Hump, known under the medical name hyperkyphosis, is a forward rounding in the upper part of the spine (Think excessive rounded shoulders).[1][2][3]
Hyperkyphosis is when the cobb angle of the Thoracic spine is greater than 40 degrees.[1][2] The cobb angle is the standardized measurement of a curve in a spine that is typically used to track the progression of a spine condition.
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Winged Scapula Exercises
Scapular winging is where the scapula (Shoulder blade) juts out and appears to “wing” out of the back. This winging can cause limited range of motion, pain, and unattractive appearance.[1][3][5] [Read more…] about Winged Scapula Exercises