A limit in strength can be a major contributing factor to your back pain. If you lack strength in areas like your core, hips, and thoracic spine, then your low back will have to work harder than it should and this additional stress can cause chronic pain over time. Core Strength Perform the Deadbug by extending the opposite arm and leg, hovering over the ground for 5 seconds, and then returning and repeating on the other side. Complete 10 reps. Perform the plank with a shoulder tap to test...

Have you ever wondered if a lack of mobility is contributing to your back pain? In order to function and perform well, certain areas of the body need mobility, while others require stability. A common cause of chronic back pain is a hypermobile lower back with tight hips and thoracic spine. The following tests are used to analyze your mobility to identify potential weak links that can be contributing to your chronic back pain. Lower Limb Mobility The feet and ankles form the foundation of the...

Chronic pain is associated with elevated levels of stress and an overactive nervous system. Breathing can fix this. This article introduces 4 breathing tools you can use to improve your life and reduce stress by controlling your nervous system. Breathing and the Nervous System Our nervous system includes the part we control (somatic) and the subconscious part (autonomic) that regulates the body's involuntary actions. This subconscious, or autonomic, branch of your nervous system has 2 primary...