How to Prevent Lower Back Pain By Increasing Flexibility and Hip Strength

How to Prevent Lower Back Pain By Increasing Flexibility and Hip Strength

Sitting can be a killer of health, it can also hurt your back through ways you could never imagine. In this article, we concentrate on the negative effects sitting can have on your back and preventing back injuries by increasing your flexibility and hip strength. If you want to read about how to prevent and…

My Number One Recommended Exercise for Hip Health: The ATG Split Squat

My Number One Recommended Exercise for Hip Health: The ATG Split Squat

The ATG split squat is an exercise popularized by Ben Patrick of the ATG system, used to restore knee function and reduce pain. It’s also highly beneficial for low back and hip health since it targets tight hip flexors that can lead to compensatory spinal flexion. Additionally, the exercise develops unilateral strength, fixes imbalances, and can be performed anywhere. For maximum benefits and safety, proper progressions should be followed. The couch stretch is an intense but effective way to stretch hip flexors, address left/right asymmetries, and alleviate back and hip pain.

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