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Exercises for Low Back Pain
Low Back Mobility (Level 1)
Low Back Stability (Level 2A)
These are the exercises we recommend for most patients when they first consult with us for Low Back Pain
Low Back Stability (Level 2A)
Low Back Stability (Level 2A)
Initial Low Back Strengthening Stability and Motor Control Exercises
Low Back Stretching (Level 2B)
Low Back Endurance & Strengthening (Level 3)
Initial low back stretching exercises
Low Back Endurance & Strengthening (Level 3)
Low Back Endurance & Strengthening (Level 3)
As you Low Back Pain subsides improving your strength and endurance can decrease the likelihood of your pain coming back.
Yoga Exercises for Low Back Pain
This series of yoga videos for low back pain, created by the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI) in 2017, is based on clinical practice guidelines for the management of low back pain. The videos are presented by Dr. David Whitty DC, a trained yoga instructor, filmed and edited by Mountain Man Media and directed by: Monica Slanik.
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Exercises for neck and shoulder pain
Neck Mobility Exercises Initial
These exercises are to gradually increase the range of motion in your neck. This is the starting point for the neck exercises we recommend.
Posture, Neck Stretching & Shoulder Stretching
As your pain decreases, try these exercises to increase range of motion in the neck and shoulder as well as improving posture.
Neck Motor Control and Strengthening
Shoulder Blade Motor Control and Strengthening
Shoulder Blade Motor Control and Strengthening
Initial exercises for strengthening the muscles of the neck. If you have tight muscles, they are often compensating for poor posture or muscle weakness.
Shoulder Blade Motor Control and Strengthening
Shoulder Blade Motor Control and Strengthening
Shoulder Blade Motor Control and Strengthening
Strengthening the muscles of the shoulder and shoulder blade will help to reduce your risk of neck pain.