Sunday, May 12, 2024

Low Back Pain Getting Out of Bed? Try the Log Roll Technique!

Have you ever had increased low back pain when you get in or out of bed? Today I’m going to show you a technique that may help to minimize the pain that you get when you get in or out of bed. Physical therapists use this technique to help post-op patients get out of bed after a back surgery. This technique is called the log roll technique.
All footages used in this video are obtained from either Storyblocks or original footage. Disclaimer: Please consult your local doctor or physical therapist before attempting these exercises. These exercises are specific to my needs and are what work for me. You are responsible for any injury that might occur while attempting these exercises.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

How to Fix Lifting Pain for Seniors

Do you have difficulty picking up things from the floor? If you do, one of the possible causes would be stiffness in your lower back. Another cause could be instability of your lumbar spine. Yet another possibility could be the weakness in your legs. Today I want to show you three exercises that address each of these three possible issues to help you have an easier time picking things up from the floor. The first exercise is a stretch for your hips and lower back. The second exercise is a core exercise that helps to stabilize your lumbar spine as well as strengthening your glutes. The third exercise is a strengthening exercise for your legs and core muscles.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Wrist Pain Turning Doorknob? Try These 2 Exercises!

Do you have difficulty turning keys or doorknobs? Maybe difficulty turning a screwdriver? If you do, you might have tightness or weakness of the wrist. Today I want to show you two exercises to help you have an easier time turning doorknobs/keys/screwdriver.
All footages used in this video are obtained from either Storyblocks or original footage. Disclaimer: Please consult your local doctor or physical therapist before attempting these exercises. These exercises are specific to my needs and are what work for me. You are responsible for any injury that might occur while attempting these exercises. Resistance band Amazon Affiliate Link (any purchase made after clicking this link will help support me) Resistance bar

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Difficulty Putting on Socks? Try These Hip Stretches! (3 Piriformis Stretches)

Do you have difficulty putting on your socks? If have trouble putting on your socks, one of the most likely reasons is the stiffness in your hip joint. Today I want t show you three stretching exercises to improve your hip flexibility to help you put on your socks easier!
All footages used in this video are obtained from either Storyblocks or original footage. Disclaimer: Please consult your local doctor or physical therapist before attempting these exercises. These exercises are specific to my needs and are what work for me. You are responsible for any injury that might occur while attempting these exercises. Yoga strap for stretching Amazon Affiliate link (if you are looking to get a 6ft strap for stretching)

Monday, April 15, 2024

3 Levels of Side Planks to Fix Chronic Low Back Pain

Do you have chronic low back pain? Have you been doing your physical therapy exercises whether it is stretches or core exercises like supine for taps or even planks? The pain still won’t go away? Maybe it is time to start practicing side planks! The oblique muscles also help with stabilizing the spine, so that extra stability might be just what you need! Today I will show you 3 levels of side planks that are great for beginners, starting from the easiest one!

Monday, April 8, 2024

Fix Low Back Pain with Prolonged Standing (3 Levels of Beginner Planks)

Do you have increased low back pain or discomfort with prolonged standing? If you do? You might need to increase your core endurance. Today I’m going to show you how to increase your core endurance for standing position. The best exercise to increase core endurance for standing for prolonged amount of time is the plank exercise. Today I will show you three levels of planks for beginners, starting from the easiest one.
All footages used in this video are obtained from either Storyblocks or original footage. Disclaimer: Please consult your local doctor or physical therapist before attempting these exercises. These exercises are specific to my needs and are what work for me. You are responsible for any injury that might occur while attempting these exercises.

Monday, April 1, 2024

3 Levels of Supine Core Exercise for Low Back Pain

Today I want to show you 3 levels of supine core exercise profession for low back pain, starting from the easiest level. If you have low back pain, you need core stability. There are many types of core stability exercises: supine core progression, plank progression, side plank progression, and prone core progression. Today I want to go over the supine core exercise progression. The word supine means lying down on your back, so all the exercises in this video involves doing core exercises lying down. I will also emphasize the importance of activating your Transversus Abdominis muscle (TA) during these exercises. Without activating the TA, these exercises do nothing for your core stability.
3 Stretches for Low Back Pain you HAVE to know All footages used in this video are obtained from either Storyblocks or original footage. Disclaimer: Please consult your local doctor or physical therapist before attempting these exercises. These exercises are specific to my needs and are what work for me. You are responsible for any injury that might occur while attempting these exercises.