Great question! It accomplishes a couple things: 1- It keeps the ankle in a neutral position 2- It helps me to emphasize "driving" through the heel and I feel a more direct connection to glutes doing it that way.
Great question! For clarity, one cannot say with certainty that weakness is the cause of the pain, only that weakness in these particular muscles appears to be a defining characteristic in people with back pain. The theory however, is that weakness prevents the muscles from generating & maintaining the necessary amount of torque to effectively stabilize the pelvis / spine. This inability to coordinate motion and stabilize inherently unstable structures means any time these people go into motion or lift something, they are at risk.
My mom forwarded this video to me, because I have low back pain. I didn’t see a link to those cloth bands. I would be interested in getting one, as ones I have are elastic and they can hurt doing exercises for to long. Thanks
Yoni thanks for the tip to dig in the heels and add weights since I can’t do the leg lifts due to bad knees. (didn’t realize how bad they were until trying to do that….)
It's tough to give any blanket recommendations for sciatica because there a so many things that can it. A thorough examination is needed to determine the precise cause of you symptoms.
I love how clear, concise, detailed and well informed your recommendations are, Dr. Yoni. Thank you very much for all your help.
You're most welcome! I'm so glad you like them!
Thanks a million for the awesome informative video. Keep up the good work coming.
Thanks so much!~
Thank you for these exercises.
Thanks for all the wonderful videos you are posting - they are so great and helpful - I am happy having YOU discovered. xoxo
Thank you Eva!
You need printable version. Awesome video!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Johanna! Thank you for an excellent suggestion.
Awesome exercises!!
Do you also engage the core when doing the bridge exercise?
Great advice! Thank you!
Could you please explain why you lift the toes in the bridge? My shin muscles are already very tense.!
Great question! It accomplishes a couple things: 1- It keeps the ankle in a neutral position 2- It helps me to emphasize "driving" through the heel and I feel a more direct connection to glutes doing it that way.
brilliant, thank you for the staging tips, getting started now.
Love this one, Dr. Yoni!
I'm so glad, Dim Sum and Doughnuts!
Thanks for this video! I'd love to see a video about the connection between tight psoas and back pain, and the best exercises to help this condition.
Great suggestion for another video!
Could you say something about how weakness in these areas causes back pain and how/why strengthening these muscles diminishes back pain? Thank you!
Great question! For clarity, one cannot say with certainty that weakness is the cause of the pain, only that weakness in these particular muscles appears to be a defining characteristic in people with back pain. The theory however, is that weakness prevents the muscles from generating & maintaining the necessary amount of torque to effectively stabilize the pelvis / spine. This inability to coordinate motion and stabilize inherently unstable structures means any time these people go into motion or lift something, they are at risk.
Thanks so much. Makes a lot of sense. appreciate your generous answer.@@painfixprotocol
Hi Dr. Whitten, Do you have any recommendation about how to fix Knocked Knees?
Good question. I will add this idea to the list for future videos. Thanks!
Awesome
Dr. Whitten, how many times a day do you recommend these exercises?
Once a day will be enough. If you're just starting out, 3-5 days/week.
@@painfixprotocol Thank you!
My mom forwarded this video to me, because I have low back pain. I didn’t see a link to those cloth bands. I would be interested in getting one, as ones I have are elastic and they can hurt doing exercises for to long. Thanks
Karina there’s a small down arrow top right below video where you’ll see links.
Here you go: amzn.to/3tusWnB
Wish I could, fused neck. Maybe I'll try again, years ago I did it in physical therapy, I was in bed for days the neck pain was unbearable.
It's very important to adapt these movements to your needs and check in with your body early and often.
Yoni thanks for the tip to dig in the heels and add weights since I can’t do the leg lifts due to bad knees. (didn’t realize how bad they were until trying to do that….)
You're welcome. So glad it helped!
Would this work for sciatic pain?
It's tough to give any blanket recommendations for sciatica because there a so many things that can it. A thorough examination is needed to determine the precise cause of you symptoms.
I would get a cramp in my foot pushing my heel into the mat, as I have plantar facitis.
Definitely modify that position to avoid discomfort during the exercise.