I have occasional lower back pain, which began when I performed a weighted squat improperly a couple of years ago. I hadn’t warmed up, and failed to properly hinge at the hips (word to the wise: don’t do this!). Since then, I’ve had varying levels of pain, but it has gotten a lot better thanks to one move.
Given that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, I thought I’d share an approach that has done wonders for me and many others.
It’s designed to essentially undo the effects of sitting—by activating our woefully underdeveloped posterior chains (all the muscles on the back of your body that work as a unit to keep you upright—this includes your hammies, butt, back, core, and shoulders). Unlike typical corrective therapy, it focuses on the entire unit, not just one joint or muscle group.
It’s called Foundation Training.
