Core strengthening is a popular treatment modality among physical therapists, as well as being popular in the mainstream of exercise. There have been a number of articles written critical of core strengthening (see The Myth of Core Stability). Based on my experience, one serious flaw has to do with tightness that most physical therapists pay… Continue Reading
Sitting and Back Pain
For many people, sitting poses no problem at all. Sitting in any position for any length of time produces no ill effects. However others are not so lucky, as sitting for even short periods can be painful. The pain may occur while they are sitting or afterward, when they try to get up to stand… Continue Reading
Deconditioning and Back Pain
Much is made of the need for strength and conditioning as a means to treat or correct back pain. Core strengthening is only one of the current mass market surges that imply that increasing your strength will reduce or eliminate back pain. Traditional models of physical therapy follow a similar mindset. Ive come across a… Continue Reading
