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McGill Big 3 -- Simple Back Exercises

Dr. Stuart McGill is a spine researcher and has spent many years studying low back disorders and spine injury prevention. He discovered that using these three exercises can help people stabilize their spines and reduce low back pain and discomfort. The 3 exercises are the curl-up, bird-dog, and side-bridge. These are meant to increase endurance and help increase control of the muscles around the spine. 

1. Curl-Up

2. Bird-Dog

3. Side-Bridge

Common Types of Back & Leg Pain and How It Is Treated

Low back pain can disrupt your life in many different ways. This pain can prevent you from going to work, playing with your children/grandchildren, sitting, walking, etc. Most people believe that they have to live with this back pain. This is not the case. Read more to see what causes back pain and why chiropractic is shown to help eradicate this pain.