Tag Archive: Neutral Spine

Neutral Spine

You don't want to scare people with lousy spine positions. The first step to changing your habits is to become aware of them.

     In the United States, low-back pain is the number one reason why people receive care from physical therapists (1). What’s behind all the pain and what can you do to keep your back healthy and safe?      While there may be a variety of reasons causing this widespread problem—too much sitting, excessive spinal flexion …

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All About Context: Part 2

     In the previous article (Click HERE to read) I spoke about how clients often forget to apply things that they learn in a workout context to other parts of their lives. When we teach them foundational movements, like deadlifts and squats, we use dumbbells, kettlebells, or other “gym” implements that may not seem very …

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All About Context

Please make trainers proud by correctly choosing to get up like the guy on the right.

     Most of the time I spend with clients is devoted to improving how well they move. Yes, I want them to lift more weight, move more quickly, or develop increased capacity to handle more complex tasks. But what underlies all of those things is good form. My clients know that I’m a stickler for …

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Quick Fixes: Sitting Posture

Slouching like a pro while working at home.

     Working with clients in their homes gives me access to valuable information in a way that gym interactions do not. When they meet me in the gym they are often on their best behavior when it comes to moving properly. They know that I’m watching every second and am not shy about correcting poor …

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