Manu Kalia - How to do a proper squat and prevent back pain

http://www.Tridoshawellness.com - Natural Fitness and Holistic Medicine info

Manu Kalia

Physical Therapist, Clinical Ayurveda Herbalist and Exercise Science Specialist

Formulator of TriSport Herbal Formulas "your natural wellness and fitness solution"

"I would love to hear from you. Leave a comment, question or just stop by to say Hi" - manu@tridoshawellness.com


Hi everyone, this video is on proper squat and lifting technique to prevent back pain. 80% of the population suffers from low back pain at some point in their lives and in the US alone we spend over 50 Billion dollars every year on treating low back pain alone.

So this video will show you step by step techniques on how to:

1. Squat properly by hinging at your hips not at your spine.

2. To keep you back straight and in alignment.

3. Sequence bending your knees with hinging at your hips.

4. Position your head so your spine stays straight.

Proper squatting is essential to prevent back pain and injury. When done correctly these squatting and lifting techniques will definitely reduce your risk of back injury.

Herbal Therapy

Regular massage of the joint with Mahanarayan oil or warm sesame oil for pain, improving circulation and lymphatic flow. Also helps clean out metabolic byproducts formed following injury. Regular massage also helps keep the back strong.

Herbal Supplements for back pain:

Oral herbal supplements like Yograj Guggulu, Kaishore Guggulu, Punarnavadi Guggulu, Ashwagandha, Musta, Boswellia, Shilajit are also very helpful for low back pain and injury.

Hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to leave a comment or question.

Share the video with loved ones and friends who might benefit from this info.

This is the subscribe link for my channel:‪http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ayurvedichealing

Manu Kalia Youtube Channel: ‪http://www.youtube.com/ayurvedichealing

REMEMBER: Please subscribe to my channel to stay up to date and get more of these tips.

This video is for educational purposes only. Please consult with you physician or physical therapist before starting any exercise program.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Back Injury
• Prevent back pain
• Proper Lifting
• mixed martial arts
• mma
• ufc
• back pain
• sciatica
• low back pain
• physical therapy
• back exercise
• back exercises
• back training
• sports training
• lifting techniques
• proper squat
• how to prevent back injury
• prevent back injury
• prevent back pain
• ayurvedic healing

[SuperMightykiller]

@AyurvedicHealing: great video and I just want to ask you about Schmorl's Nodes.What are they ? and can you do weightlifting with them.Thanks

[AyurvedicHealing]

@SuperMightykiller Schmorl's Nodes are leakage or protrusion of spinal disc material into the vertebral body. Basically the disc leaks and goes into the actual bone. Most of the time they don't cause any problems. Yes you can do weight lifting with them, but I would avoid heavy weight lifting which would causes more disc compression, like squats, dead lifts, etc. Also keep in mind that since the disc nucleus is leaking into the bone there is less cushion at that level.

[AgentSpiral]

Finally someone that actually knows what they are talking about.

[AyurvedicHealing]

@AgentSpiral Thank you.

[AyurvedicHealing]

@holisticdan That depends on your goals and the risk you are willing to take. You definitely increase the risk of wear and tear due to compressive load on the spine with these lifts. Degree of wear and tear depends on your genetics, body type, diet, training, etc. Olympic lifting has proportionally the highest injury rates compare to other sports. Moving a fast weight at very high speeds, recipe for injury. I don't think it's worth it, speaking from personal experience and as PT.

[holisticdan]

@AyurvedicHealing one of my goals was to accomplish a quality high bar and front barbell squat. Are you saying even with the right technique the damage isnt worth it in the long run? I'm 26 male. I enjoy olympic lifting exercises right now.

[lptucker0212]

excellent teqnique, I use this during new hire training.

[AyurvedicHealing]

@fireongreen I believe that there is too high a risk of injury associated with barbell squats. Too much compressive and shear load placed on the spine. I have seen too many low back injuries over the years attributed to barbell squats and other power/olympic lifting exercises. In my view regular squats without weight is adequate and much safer for building muscles. Just increase the number of repetitions, vary the speed and keep good form.

[fireongreen]

Wow, I've been online looking for someone with your combination of knowledge for a while. This is so helpful! Thank You!!  Also, I'd like to know if it is safe to do muscle building squats with a barbell resting on the traps?

[fireongreen]

Wow, I've been online looking for someone with your combination of knowledge for a REally long time! This is so helpful! Thank You!! Also, I'd like to know if it is safe to do squats with a barbell resting on the traps?