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Back Pain Exercises – The Bird Dog

This is the second back pain exercise in a series of four.  Did you miss the first one?  Check out the Glute Bridge post.  As with any of these exercises, here are a couple of things to note: If you … Continue reading →

Back Belts: Friend or Foe?

When I was younger I used to work out at the gym regularly. The main focus of my workouts was weight lifting and I wanted to be as strong as I could be. Watching the example of other more experienced … Continue reading →

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Do you know someone, often of retirement age, who has difficulty with walking due to the onset of back or leg pain?  Perhaps they describe themselves as having “sciatica”.  Is their pain relieved if they sit for only a few … Continue reading →

Posture

As a chiropractor it becomes second nature to notice how people in the world are standing, walking, bending, lifting.  Is there a limp? – why is that?  Are they slouching? – they must have tight muscles.  Is that man leaning … Continue reading →

Guelph Chiropractor – The 5 back exercises you need to avoid

One of the best ways to help your back is also one of the easiest: avoid doing exercises which injure your back.  In the video below, Guelph chiropractor Dr. Mark Kubert, talks about the five back exercises you need to … Continue reading →