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 | Oct 8, 2016 | Back Pain, Feet/Ankles, Flexibility, Health, Posture
Resilient Body Series – Part 2 For a healthy body that moves with ease, a variety of movement and activity is essential. And variety during resting and static postures is equally important. Move your body in all planes of motion throughout the day – front to...
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 | Mar 4, 2016 | Back Pain, Core Strength, Pilates, Posture
The Pilates exercise “Chest Lift” can be used to increase mobility in your upper back, help correct a forward head posture and reduce tension in your neck that may lead to headaches. Follow these steps to perform the exercise and with regular practice, you will notice...
by Core Connection | Feb 12, 2016 | Back Pain, Balance, Feet/Ankles, Health, Posture
The full squat posture is a foundation of human movement. As young children, it is the position we used when playing or when reaching for something on the ground. Squatting often replaces sitting in other cultures; it is used as a position of rest, for performing work...
