Posts tagged: core strength

3 Tips from the Pros for Decreasing Postpartum Hip and Back Pain

Post partum low back and hip pain are frequent complaints we receive from patients that have just had a baby. This is often caused by a combination of overstretched and weakened muscles that result from a growing belly.   Here are some easy tips to help minimize the pain.   Tip #1: Brace Yourself!  …

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The Bridge: The Essential Glute and Core Stabilization Exercise

People often ask me what my favorite exercises are to decrease low back pain. While no one exercise is perfect for everyone, I want to spend some time talking about the bridge. In this article, you’ll learn how bridge works and several variations to try.…

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Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: What’s the difference and who do I choose?

I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked by patients about my opinion on Chiropractors and whether they should be seeing both a physical therapist and a Chiropractor. Physical Therapy and Chiropractic treatments share many similar qualities which can be confusing, even to clinicians, to explain the difference. Both Physical Therapists and…

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