Most people when they think about “the Core” they think about abdominals, mostly the visible ones, or your “6-pack.” While it’s important to have strong abdominals, there is so much more to “Core Strength” than having 6-pack abs. What is core strength? True core strength involves all 4 abdominal muscles (Rectus abdominis, Transverse abdominis, Internal
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Last week I discussed two important muscles involved in lower back pain, namely the Erector Spinae group and the Quadratus Lumborum. Click here to read last week’s post, as the information will help you better understand this one. Today’s post will be about related muscles that can lead to lower back pain that are not
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Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions in adults as we age. Years of poor posture, one side dominant living (being left-handed or right-handed), and the fact that we don’t live balanced lives can often lead to physical pain and discomfort. Understanding the muscles and structure involved, even on a very basic
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As we age, our body becomes less adaptable to what we do to it. When you were 20, you could pull an all nighter, sleep a couple of hours, then be fine. If you try that when you are older, it might take you a week (or more) to recover and feel normal again. An
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