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New core exercises for lower back pain relief (10 minutes!)

Hey Reader, I thought it was time for another core routine, so I recorded a new one for lower back pain relief and to help you strengthen your deep core muscles. I picked a few new moves that will challenge your inner core and help you engage your transverse abdominis. This new core routine is beginner-friendly and only 10 minutes long, but you'll feel your core working. Cuing For The Exercises: Try to expand your shoulder blades during the 4-point quadruped exercises. It’ll help keep your...

Hi there, If you’ve been wondering whether you need the Hip Reset program or how it can help, I've answered a few common questions below. If you have a question that is not listed, reply to this email and let me know. Q: I’ve tried so many hip stretches, but my tightness always comes back. How is this program different? So many people get stuck in over-stretching to fix their pain. And it’s frustrating when you stretch a ton but see no long-term results. This is exactly why I put this program...

Are you worried to make the pain worse by following a glutes strengthening program like Strong Glutes? The Deep Core Program bonus is expiring soon! You may be considering the program but, at the same time, have questions or concerns holding you back. So I'd like to answer some questions you may be wondering about. (And if I'm missing something and want to ask something specific, just reply to this email and let me know.) Q1: My glutes are sensitive to exercise. I'm worried this will make my...

Hey Reader, One of the common causes of side lower back pain and tension is a tight quadratus lumborum muscle. And I’ve put together a list of amazing stretches to help you release this muscle so it can stop pulling on your pelvis. The QL is a deep muscle located in the back area and part of the deep core. A tight QL can cause intense lower back pain due to prolonged sitting or compensation. It’s also attached to both the spine and pelvis... When it tightens, it causes pain in the upper hip...

Hey Reader, I have a great post listing 11 exercises to stabilize, support, and strengthen your deep core + pelvic floor muscles. Deep core strengthening routines have helped me immensely in keeping my under control when no amount of stretching worked. They’ll provide much-needed support and stability for your hips and lumbar spine… …Especially if you’re experiencing sciatica or other symptoms related to disc herniations. Deep core routines also improve pelvic function (including protecting...

Hi Reader, If you’re struggling with tight hips, lower back pain, or tension in your legs, I have a new stretching routine to help you get relief and improve mobility and flexibility in your hips. Tightness in the hips pulls your pelvis forward, triggering pain in the lower back and piriformis. Research shows that addressing pelvic tilt and hip range of motion can improve back pain. The stronger your hips (glutes), the more stress they can relieve from your lower back. But before you start...

What if you had a go-to routine that worked every time to relieve tightness in your hip and piriformis? Something quick and effective, with mostly bodyweight exercises. I'm asking because, for years, I've relied on a specific routine called the 'hip series' for quick, immediate relief whenever I start to feel my hip acting up. Here’s what this hip series will do: Each exercise is designed to engage your hip stabilizers. The back-to-back movements will increase tension in the glute medius, so...

Hi Reader, If you are a side sleeper, I have a very helpful tip that’ll allow you to relax your lumbar spine and relieve pressure immediately. Side lower back pain also felt down the piriformis muscle is often due to tightness in the QL muscle. QL tightens and pulls hip up. This muscle tightens and shortens and it pulls on the lower back and hips. It can also trigger piriformis pain (on the right side). I realized this a few years back when I noticed my piriformis muscle stopped hurting when...