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The Effects of Deadlifts on the Spinal Discs (Cons & Pros) – Dr Mandell

Deadlifts is an excellent strength exercise for the buttocks/glutes, hamstrings, core, erector spine, and upper back muscles. Although this exercise can become dangerous particularly to the cartilaginous structures of the disc (annular fibrosis), commonly leading to degenerative joint disease, disc degeneration, bulging disc, herniated disc, and pinched nerve.

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How To Correct Pelvic Imbalance and Uneven Hips at Home – Dr Mandell

Pelvic imbalance is the most common condition in the lower back region. Poor posture, overweight, lifting incorrectly, poor daily habits, and weak core cause the muscles to become imbalanced and weak. This is what causes chronic back pain, disc herniations, disc bulging, degenerative joint conditions (osteoarthritis), inflammation, sciatica, mid back pain, neck problems, along with hip and knee complications. When pelvic imbalance occurs other areas within the body start to compensate.

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The No-Sit-Up Exercise to Perfect Abs, Flat Stomach and Strong Core – Dr Mandell

This exercise that I will present is the best exercise you can do for your abdominal region. The transverse abdominus muscle is what holds and supports the lower back and pelvic structures. This muscle is also responsible to support good posture all the way up to the head region.

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Correcting Anterior Pelvic Tilt (Best Information on the Internet No One is Teaching) – Dr Mandell

Anterior Pelvic Tilt is a very complex condition and can be caused by many different factors (forward head posture, pronation of the feet, fallen arches, contracted/shortened hip flexors). Finding the underlying cause is crucial in the correction of this postural deficiency.

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