Jan 29, 2026 | Exercises, Lower Back Pain, News & Updates, Workshop
Working out with back pain doesn’t mean stop moving — it means train smarter. 👇 • Decrease the weight → your spine doesn’t need a PR right now• Shorten your range of motion → pain-free reps > full depth on bad days• Use full-body movements → they spread the load...
Jan 26, 2026 | Exercises, Lower Back Pain, News & Updates
Here are 3 simple tips to help you shovel snow more safely and avoid getting hurt: 1. Warm up before you shovel Snow shoveling is not a casual activity — it’s loaded, repetitive, and demanding. Take 3–5 minutes to move first: Easy squats Arm circles Gentle trunk...
Jan 24, 2026 | Exercises, Lower Back Pain, News & Updates
Great turnout this morning for the low back pain workshop at Harrisonburg 24/7 Fitness! We covered 3 exercises that help many and highlighted why they may not be a good option for some. This helped all of those who attended gain clarity on: – Why they were...
Jan 22, 2026 | Lower Back Pain, News & Updates
It’s OK to bend your spine. Your body is designed to move—and that includes pain-free spinal flexion. Many people are told never to bend forward because it hurts during a flare-up. But avoiding it forever isn’t the solution. A smart rehab plan should help you...
Jan 16, 2026 | Exercises, Lower Back Pain, News & Updates
Deadlifts get a bad reputation… but the truth is, the deadlift is just life. Picking something up off the floor.Putting on your shoes.Lifting groceries.Picking up your kids or grandkids. That’s a deadlift. Avoiding deadlifts because of fear doesn’t protect your back,...
Jan 12, 2026 | Exercises, Lower Back Pain
Your back doesn’t “just hurt” because you’re getting older. It hurts because your body stopped doing what it was designed to do. Most people with back pain have been told: “Your core is weak” “Your hips are off” “Your back is fragile” “Just stretch more” So they...
