The most common postural flaw & how to fix it!
Here's my new video that covers the most common postural flaw I see in my practice. And how to fix it!. Check ...
abdominal exercise
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on abdominal exercise...
Do strong abs equal a healthy low back?
Strong abs don't lead to a healthy low back, but differentiated use of the abdominals does.
This exercise is way better than the bridge
The forward pelvic shift is a better alternative to the bridge exercise for core support and low back pain prevention.
Self-care of the low back, Part 2
Low back self-care strategies based on the McKenzie method
Dynamic control of movement is key to low back pain
Scientists now can test subtle details of trunk postural control and compare the movement skill of those with back pain and those without.
If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises
Those with back problems need strengthening exercises to protect their low back but have to be wary to perform only low back-safe maneuvers.
Ultra yoga and exercises for pelvic floor muscles
Interview with Marisa Sullivan, expert in using yoga for pelvic floor issues.
Lumbar spondylolisthesis and spondylolisthesis exercises
Spondylolisthesis, often starting in adolescence, contributes to low back pain in about 5% of adults. Discover the best treatment options including spondylolisthesis exercises.
Secret of a good chiropractic adjustment
What's the key to an effective chiropractic adjustment? Restoring normal joint play to the joints of the spine....
Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain
If you've been regularly practicing the exercises described in Dr. Lavine's Top Five Exercises for Your Low Back, your lower spine has probably made a lot of progress. Still, you might need something extra to achieve maximal results. What’s the most important exercise I’ve left off my short list? Stretching the piriformis muscle.
Sit-ups, curl-ups and crunches make low back pain worse
Don't waste your time with sit-ups, curl-ups and crunches. These exercises don't give you the abdominal results you want and do more harm than good. Read on to learn what the healthier alternatives are.
A lot of the strength training you do is a waste of time
Strength training is an important part of fitness and health. But you've got to do it right. This article debunks three myths about resistance exercises.