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Exercise of the Month - Open Chain Pelvic tilts
This is a great one to target the lower part of the abdominals, where a lot of people struggle to feel a contraction, and is also great for progressing motor control work around the pelvis. To see this exercise being demonstrated, head on over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLyWJkE7YE/?igsh=dWhlbG1ndWlkc2Nt Disclaimer, people with extension-sensitive spinal pain (pain in the back with arching movements/sitting/standing/walking) will need to be careful


Lower Back Pain in CrossFit
In this clip, Sam is back with Marc from Roppongi CrossFit to continue discussing CrossFit-related injuries. In this first of a two-part series, Sam and Marc discuss CrossFit-related lower back pain. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpOHjgE110/?igsh=cmpxeXduNXduNmRi #CrossFit #Tokyo #Training #LowerBackPain #Squats #Physiotherapy #Physiotherapy #Physio


Pushing Through a "Stiff Lower Back"
For the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNrPhiLZino/?igsh=MWQxdDlrZXQ1ZW56Ng== At Club360, we often hear clients describe their discomfort not as pain , but as a feeling of stiffness or tightness . This is an important distinction—and one worth revisiting, particularly when it comes to the lower back. Many people live with lower back discomfort for months, even years. A common belief is that if a certain movement or stretch feels t


Case Study: Rounded Deadlifts to Fix Yoav's Back
Case study on a powerlifter with back pain Yoav is one of our brilliant trainers and also a former competitive powerlifter. To see the video version, check out the link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGO9WbNzkYa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Yoav started complaining of lower back pain after bumping back up his training. His symptoms were worse the morning after performing deadlifts and bench press. After gaining a full history, the first part of ou


Back Pain with Driving?
Are you one of those people who experience back when driving? Sometimes this is just due to prolonged sitting, often in a less-than-ideal carseat. A lumbar roll or lumbar jacket can help with this. However in some cases it is the way in which we use the leg that puts extra pressure on the lower back. A simple change to our technique can make a big difference here. Give this a go and let us know if it helps: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFG8PI_Tvfh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_l


Lower back pain with sitting, forward bending, putting on shoes, squatting?
To see visual descriptions of the movements and exercises, check out our latest instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEifvY-zz51/?img_index=1 Many cases of lower back pain are direction specific, meaning the pain will be worse with spinal movement in a certain direction😩. Forward bending, as well as 🪑 or putting on 👟, are what we call an flexion-based tasks. Flexion refers to the forward bending movement of the spine. If you experience pain with forward bending, try


Back pain with golf, tennis, and other rotational sports?
Lower back pain with rotational sports may indicate a lack of rotational mobility in adjacent segments and a lack of rotational stability through the trunk. As such, a rehab program for back pain in people participating in these sports should focus on optimising these characteristics. Check out the videos for the exercises in the link below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC2df2HTBb7/?igsh=bHBkNGk0cHQ5OXQ3 It is sometimes useful to prime the hips for rotational movement by using


Lower Back Pain with Walking (or running)
Many cases of lower back pain are direction specific, meaning the pain will be worse with spinal movement in a certain direction. Check out this post for videos and explanations: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcc256z2vl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Locomotion is what we call an extension-based task. Extension refers to the back bending movement of the spine. If you experience pain with back bending, try repeated forward bending movements and see if this helps. If so try to rep


Lies Surrounding Back Pain (5 Myths DEBUNKED)
New Youtube clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leodEeuZzNg&t=11s What big media doesn't want you to know about your back! Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, will expose back pain myths and explain the actual facts! #backpain #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy #myths #rehabilitation #lowerbackpain #lowbackpain


Lower Back Pain - Guide to Not Freaking Out!
Most people will suffer at least 1 bout of acute lower back pain during their life. Here are some important points to ease the burden. #lowerbackpain #backpain #physiotherapy #lowbackpain #opioids #physicaltherapy #chiropractic #osteopathy


Guide to Dealing with Night Pain
Pain during the night can be a problem with a number of different conditions. As sleep is one of our most important recovery modalities,...


Relief Through Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain
Introduction Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors and other medical practitioners, and will affect most people at some point in their lives. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and have a large impact on the quality of people’s lives. Physical therapy is one approach that can help alleviate your pain, regain your mobility, and improve your overall well-being. What is Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain? Physical therapy is a pe


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Neck Pain
On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the assessment and treatment approach for common neck pain conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyjwnXQI4XE #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #load #rehab #backpain #lowbackpain #lowerbackpain #sciatica #discherniation
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