There was a point in my life where I tried everything to fix my herniated disc induced back pain and sciatica. Countless doctors, PTs, chiros, stretching, foam rolling, ice, heat, stim, cupping, pain killers, massages, inversion tables… you name it
The only thing I didn’t try was strengthening my back in all the places it was vulnerable and weak. Because that was hard to do, and took months. But it was the only thing that worked for me
REGRESSION IS KEY! The levels I show for these other key exercises was not where I started. I have other videos for this. For example, I was so weak on back extension I couldn’t even do one rep with my own bodyweight and no load. I had to just hold the top position for sets of 10 seconds
Once I started chipping away at these other ways to move, and built strength and flexibility within them, week after week, my pains started to subside
It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t a quick fix, but again, it was the only thing that worked for me
Now, it’s very easy for me to see when you’re stronger and more flexible in all the ways your back can move, you’re more protected in all the ways your back can move. And it moves a lot. I just wish someone told me this years ago
It may be strongest when neutral, and training a neutral spine is important too, but that doesn’t mean your back is always going to be in neutral during sport and life. In fact, I think it’s more often than not going to be rounded
So why not get strong there too?
24 июл 2024
