Best Exercise to Reduce Low Back Pain: The Clamshell

[DevChengkalath]

@ topkick1st. Thanks for your feedback on the exercise instruction. I made these videos a long time ago with an old camera. When I have the opportunity I will definitely update them using higher quality equipment.

[TOPKICK1ST]

Instruction and exercises seem to be very good. Why are many of your videos out of focus?

[mireille876]

Would you mind explaining the physiology behind how this helps lower back pain?

What muscles does it strengthen that either support the lumbar area or even out distortions in alignment?

Thank you!

[DevChengkalath]

@mireille876

When used appropriately, the clamshell exercise helps activate the deep external rotator muscles of the hip, but won't do much for alignment issues. The deep hip muscles play a vital role in optimal hip function.

Many people with low back pain have poor hip mobility which leads to excessive lumbar spine movement as a compensation.

Mobile hips + stable spine = happy back.

[systemofadownfans]

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[cspace1234nz]

Human movement specialist ??

What a clown !

Way too much theory, not enough practice I'd say.

I hate to say this but I wish for you a very serious back injury as it would be the best thing that ever happened to you. Perhaps then you would learn the real thing instead of this nonsensical garbage.

[DevChengkalath]

As a yoga practitioner and instructor who reports having suffered from sciatica requiring emergency surgery, and who has had long periods of rehab after relapse, I'm surprised you would wish the same on others.

If you have issues with the information that I offer, feel free to contact me and I'd be more than happy to discuss it with you without dropping to the level of wishing ill on others.

[iloveursis]

it helps knocked knees people right?

[DevChengkalath]

Depending on what is causing the "knock-knees", this exercise could help.

Regards,

Dev Chengkalath