by Core Connection | May 20, 2017 | Back Pain, Core Strength, Health, Posture
How much core strength do you need? When it comes to fitness, almost every magazine or website has some type of article on how to improve your core strength. (Your core includes abdominal muscles, back muscles, glutes, deep hip and spinal stabilizers, pelvic...
by Core Connection | Nov 18, 2016 | Back Pain, Feet/Ankles, Health, Running, Uncategorized
Resilient Body Series – Part 3 Foot pain is bad news! Depending on the severity and the underlying cause, the pain can range from mild discomfort to absolutely debilitating. Sometimes injuries happen and pain is unavoidable. But for a lot people, myself included,...
by Core Connection | Aug 30, 2016 | Back Pain, Flexibility, Health, Posture
Resilient Body Series – Part 1 Having a body that is strong and resilient is essential for good health. You want your body to be able to handle the demands placed upon it and you want to recover quickly when you push your limits a bit. And as we age, it takes...
by Core Connection | Jul 11, 2016 | Back Pain, Flexibility, Health
Stay Flexible to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain Our bodies require a balance of strength and flexibility to function optimally. Any imbalance in the system can eventually lead to pain or injury somewhere. It may seem like an ache or painful area came about suddenly,...
by Core Connection | Jan 27, 2016 | Back Pain, Core Strength, Pilates, Posture
The Pilates exercise “Swimming” is wonderful for strengthening the muscles in your back and creating length through your spine. Follow these simple steps for how to do it. Step 1: Lie on your stomach with your arms reaching long overhead (if you have shoulder...
