How to Maximize Your Off-Season
Are you ready for that big race that’s right around the corner? Chances are, you don’t have any races or big events within the next few weeks to months. Welcome…
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| Best Lower Back ExerciseLower back pain plagues millions of humans on earth Maybe you’re one of them There are many different sources of low back pain but there is one exercise that is the GO TO for physical therapists treating low back painThe Prone Press Up Setup: Lay on stomach with hands underneath shoulders like you’re going to do a push up Movement: Keeping your hips on the ground, push yourself up, extending your lower back, and try and lock out your elbows |
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| This movement EXTENDS your lumbar spine and is a position that is RARELY (if ever) achieved by the lumbar spine in day-to-day life. Think about it, when was the last time you bent your back ALL THE WAY BACK? Maybe never? We spend so much time during the day in lumbar FLEXION with sitting, bending over, driving, etc. Especially if you’re a cyclist. Cyclists spend their ENTIRE bike ride in FLEXION |
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Your back NEEDS to be able to do BOTH maximum FLEXION and EXTENSION If you’re not doing press ups, maybe it’s time to start… The best time to do them, is AFTER your bike ride or prolonged sitting If you have pain or an injury preventing you from doing what you love, we should talk. Click the button below to schedule a free discovery call with me and see if we’re a good fit to work together. |
| Event Highlights |
| Winter Challenge Cross Country V- This past weekend I lead the warm up for some racers (pictures below) – I competed in the 5K distance and got 1st place with a time of 21 minutes and 28 seconds |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Cycling and Low Back PainA simple remedy to a common problemWhat: Dr. Michael Cortese will be presenting to the Evanston Bike Club on the topic of back pain in cyclists When: Tuesday, January 17th Where: Evanston Ecology Center |
| Life Update |
| I proposed to my girlfriend, now fiancé, Alejandra and she said YES! |
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