3 Miraculous Movements You Need for Back Pain Relief
Stop training your core and try this underrated strategy instead!
People often assume that a strong core prevents back pain, but that’s only half the story. While developing a robust midsection can help you become more coordinated and functional, it’s not a magic bullet for avoiding back pain. One of the main reasons why so many struggle with pain in this area is because they only consider training their abs and neglect the lumbar extensors.
The “posterior chain” comprises all of the muscles on the back side of your body (back muscles, glutes, hamstrings, calves, etc), and is frequently undertrained and overlooked as you can’t readily see them in a mirror. Training muscles like the lumbar extensors can help to ameliorate minor symptoms and prevent the likelihood of developing issues in the first place.
The secret is to implement movements that have both mobility and stability requirements to get the most out of these posterior tissues. Fortunately, I’ve designed a program to help with just that! If you’re consistent with the exercises below, you’ll set yourself up for less pain and more function in no time. If you’re ready to take your strength training to the next level and reap all of its great rewards, read on!
