One of the most common pieces of advice people are given, when trying to heal back pain is to "stand more" or "walk more"...
However, for a lot of people this can be frustrating because after 10, 15, or 20 minutes of standing or walking, the pain seems to come on, and starts to get worse over time...
One of the most common reasons why this happens is due to weak GLUTE muscles.
0:00 Intro
1:45 The Role of the Glute Muscles
3:02 How Weak Glutes Cause Low Back Pain
5:41 Exercise 1: Hip Extensions on all Fours
9:14 Exercise 2: Glute Bridge
13:04 Exercise 3: Reverse Mini-Lunge
And in this video, we want to share with you the role that the glute muscles play within our bodies, how and why weak glutes cause or create low back pain in ways you may not be aware, and then share with you some of our favorite ways to strengthen and activate your glutes (which are also very safe to do on your back as well.
Our only goal with these videos is to share some of the most important lessons that we have learned over the past 12 years in helping our patients reduce their pain, increase their mobility, and improve their quality of life.
Even though this is an exercise program that is designed to be as safe, and as simple as possible, please understand that this program is NOT meant to be a substitute for professional advice. When I am working with a patient, in the clinic, we are ensuring that every step of the way that their body is ready, able, and SAFE to exercise. And that exercise, in my opinion, should not be meant to "fix" or "cure" pain, or other medical issues. Instead, it is designed to help people increase their mobility, strength, and body awareness, which in turn, can help with certain TYPES of back pain.
With that said, I urge you, before taking any actions based on this information, we encourage you to consult with your physician. The use or reliance of any information contained in this video is solely at your own risk.
