Bryan Chen

If you’ve been following our last post, “ From Desk to Deadlift: How Poor Posture Sets Up Your Lower Back for Trouble, ” you already know this truth: your lower back is usually doesn't "randomly" break down from one moment, it's often the final straw on top of a stacked workload. And during winter in Toronto? that workload often includes something brutal: Shovelling snow! When a big snowstorm hits, shovelling becomes the perfect recipe for lower back pain: bending, twisting, lifting,...

You smash a full workday at your desk in Etobicoke, squeeze in a quick gym session, pull a heavy deadlift and your lower back “grabs” again. Most people blame one “bad rep” or a single awkward movement. In reality, it’s often the accumulation of long sitting, slumped posture, weak core support and rushed warm-ups that sets your lower back up for trouble.Low back pain is incredibly common: up to 84% of adults experience it at some point in their lives, and it’s the leading cause of disability...

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people reach out for physiotherapy and it’s no wonder. With everyday tasks like sitting, standing and lifting, your lower back picks up a lot of the load. One of the most effective strategies to manage and reduce this kind of pain is to build up your core strength. But having a strong core isn’t simply about a six-pack. It’s about stabilizing your spine and improving your full-body movement. In this post, we’ll explore how core strength helps...