This was so enlightening! As a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher who ironically is not "naturally" flexible and has had chronic back pain my entire adult life due to spinal stenosis, the only way I began to unlock any flexibility in my body was through strengthening and doing a variety of techniques like PNF and actually decreasing the amount of static stretching. Thanks for the info
Dr Davis, you have truly taken your struggles and not only conquered them you’ve turned them around to where now you’re helping countless others. Every time I see one of your videos now I think of the song “Proof” by Seth Addison.
This makes perfect sense. I use to only train half of my body, and neglected the other half. Which was to my detriment, in my body failing to respond to overwork.
Great video as always, Anthony. Here’s a question-which strength movement would you recommend to make kneeling on the floor more “natural” for the body? Think: sitting your butt on your legs, shins on the floor. Personally I feel a lot of tightness in my quads and knees. After some “pumping” of the legs in this position (pushing the butt back and sitting back) they feel less stiff but soon thereafter they’ll be stiff again. Thank you!
Thanks Adam! Hope you're doing well! If I understand your description, in Japan this is called "seiza." It is known to be the most difficult sitting position because it cuts off the blood supply to the legs, making them go dead/numb. I've heard (although this may be rumor) that anyone who was a threat was forced to sit in this position when in the presence of important people, so they wouldn't be able to stand up to attack. Anyway, it's a hard position, and my official advice is to just use a kneeling bench because it's way more comfortable 😅 Aside from that, general full body strength like bulgarian split squats, and deadlifts are great to strengthen the legs. Reverse nordic quad curls would specifically apply in this situation too.
Like you said, injury risk is increased in flexibility due to lack to control of the range. I wonder if the studies can isolate and quantify the control of those ranges, the more mobile/flexible people would still be more injury prone. I also think PNF stretching can be incorporated with isometric and movements to speed up the process. It’s only when you do only static stretches, that problems might arise.
Yep, in general I'm more a fan of strength training through a full range of motion. You still get flexible, but you get strong too. Better bang for your buck.
When I worked at a PT office(Last year) The main focus was stretching. We did strength exercises too, But it was probably 70% exercise and 30% strength. Why might this be the case?
Most PTs just do the cookie cutter 💩 they learned at some seminar, instead of actually pushing people to get strong 🤷♂️ Schools are behind the research.
I used to be so flexible up until nine months ago when I herniated two my discs I experienced burning in the lower spine I'm not sure why the burning is not going away why I'm still stiff I tried Physical Therapy it didn't help the second time maybe I'm doing too much that I'm still having burning I do walking a little bitty yoga in a little bit of physical therapy 3 days a week
Me too, happened to me 3 years ago, still feel super tight, hip flexor won't hold weight so can't walk sometimes. Sure, could be in my head but I'd just like to have mobility again
Thank you for sharing. There's so much info out there what to do and what not to do. It can be soo confusing. Everyone is different and only do what works for you. It's all trial and error things take time but its important to stay hopeful peaceful and patient. I pray that Jesus will help me. I can never handle this or life on my own. Blessings and I pray you find relief
😊 thank you this is so interesting my chiropractor said my back was so tight from the two herniations that I need a steroid injection. I do feel soo tight. I had this for 6 months i just stated to move my spine by trying to touch my toes and do child's pose
I'm really surprised a chiro would advise that. Most of the time we can resolve it without those types of treatments. It's important to zoom out and look at the bigger picture, then put together a solid exercise plan that meets you where you're at, and meanwhile ensure good recovery through nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction.
@@ShapeshiftWellnessthank you he said that because he knows my spine and it was always good and I did 3 months of physical therapy with no improvements so he said this is my only chance of getting better but I'm just doing the physical therapy that I've learned from the therapist and doing them at home and trying to bend and flex my spine more I'm still experiencing the burning across my spine but I remember you said in your videos just continue to move your spine and not be afraid of getting hurt motion is lotion
@@michelefinizio6520 Yep I've seen hundreds of clients who have already done multiple rounds of PT, but didn't get better, because the PT they were doing typically didn't really give them a solid, structured, strength based exercise program to get them stronger. Not to mention PT doesn't address fear, stress, nutrition, sleep, etc... Most people. just need a more structured plan, communication, and accountability.
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This was so enlightening! As a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher who ironically is not "naturally" flexible and has had chronic back pain my entire adult life due to spinal stenosis, the only way I began to unlock any flexibility in my body was through strengthening and doing a variety of techniques like PNF and actually decreasing the amount of static stretching. Thanks for the info
Dr Davis, you have truly taken your struggles and not only conquered them you’ve turned them around to where now you’re helping countless others. Every time I see one of your videos now I think of the song “Proof” by Seth Addison.
I love it - thanks for the kind words and encouragement!
Thank you sooo much for this video. Cleared up alot of issues for me.
That's what I'm here for! I'm glad it helped!
Stretching is the worst thing you can do for nerve pain, speaking from experience.
Pissed of nerves definitely don’t like stretching
@@blakeloxtercamp Yeah, it delayed my disc bulge recovery. Wish I knew it from the beginning.
This makes perfect sense. I use to only train half of my body, and neglected the other half. Which was to my detriment, in my body failing to respond to overwork.
It's funny how we can get so zoomed in and miss the bigger picture. We have a whole body, let's make the whole thing healthy!
Great video as always, Anthony. Here’s a question-which strength movement would you recommend to make kneeling on the floor more “natural” for the body? Think: sitting your butt on your legs, shins on the floor. Personally I feel a lot of tightness in my quads and knees. After some “pumping” of the legs in this position (pushing the butt back and sitting back) they feel less stiff but soon thereafter they’ll be stiff again. Thank you!
Thanks Adam! Hope you're doing well! If I understand your description, in Japan this is called "seiza." It is known to be the most difficult sitting position because it cuts off the blood supply to the legs, making them go dead/numb. I've heard (although this may be rumor) that anyone who was a threat was forced to sit in this position when in the presence of important people, so they wouldn't be able to stand up to attack. Anyway, it's a hard position, and my official advice is to just use a kneeling bench because it's way more comfortable 😅 Aside from that, general full body strength like bulgarian split squats, and deadlifts are great to strengthen the legs. Reverse nordic quad curls would specifically apply in this situation too.
Like you said, injury risk is increased in flexibility due to lack to control of the range. I wonder if the studies can isolate and quantify the control of those ranges, the more mobile/flexible people would still be more injury prone.
I also think PNF stretching can be incorporated with isometric and movements to speed up the process. It’s only when you do only static stretches, that problems might arise.
Yep, in general I'm more a fan of strength training through a full range of motion. You still get flexible, but you get strong too. Better bang for your buck.
When I worked at a PT office(Last year) The main focus was stretching. We did strength exercises too, But it was probably 70% exercise and 30% strength. Why might this be the case?
Most PTs just do the cookie cutter 💩 they learned at some seminar, instead of actually pushing people to get strong 🤷♂️ Schools are behind the research.
A lot of PTs don’t base their treatments on research or evidence.
Mindful Gentle Yoga can help reduce stress.
How do you recommended I attack a lateral shift. Been there almost 5 months also causes pain
Great video; releasing tight muscles is definitely over rated.
Strength > Stretching
Please do video on strengthening
Where can I find it?
Do you have any client testimonials?
Tons: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/testimonials
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I used to be so flexible up until nine months ago when I herniated two my discs I experienced burning in the lower spine I'm not sure why the burning is not going away why I'm still stiff I tried Physical Therapy it didn't help the second time maybe I'm doing too much that I'm still having burning I do walking a little bitty yoga in a little bit of physical therapy 3 days a week
Me too, happened to me 3 years ago, still feel super tight, hip flexor won't hold weight so can't walk sometimes. Sure, could be in my head but I'd just like to have mobility again
Thank you for sharing. There's so much info out there what to do and what not to do. It can be soo confusing. Everyone is different and only do what works for you. It's all trial and error things take time but its important to stay hopeful peaceful and patient. I pray that Jesus will help me. I can never handle this or life on my own. Blessings and I pray you find relief
😊 thank you this is so interesting my chiropractor said my back was so tight from the two herniations that I need a steroid injection. I do feel soo tight. I had this for 6 months i just stated to move my spine by trying to touch my toes and do child's pose
I'm really surprised a chiro would advise that. Most of the time we can resolve it without those types of treatments. It's important to zoom out and look at the bigger picture, then put together a solid exercise plan that meets you where you're at, and meanwhile ensure good recovery through nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction.
@@ShapeshiftWellnessthank you he said that because he knows my spine and it was always good and I did 3 months of physical therapy with no improvements so he said this is my only chance of getting better but I'm just doing the physical therapy that I've learned from the therapist and doing them at home and trying to bend and flex my spine more I'm still experiencing the burning across my spine but I remember you said in your videos just continue to move your spine and not be afraid of getting hurt motion is lotion
@@michelefinizio6520 Yep I've seen hundreds of clients who have already done multiple rounds of PT, but didn't get better, because the PT they were doing typically didn't really give them a solid, structured, strength based exercise program to get them stronger. Not to mention PT doesn't address fear, stress, nutrition, sleep, etc... Most people. just need a more structured plan, communication, and accountability.