Gluteal Bridge Corrections

So you’re pumping out glute bridges to help prevent back pain and bam! You get a twinge in your low back. But how could this be?
Just because you complete an exercise doesn’t mean that it’s being done properly. Intent is everything! Such a simple movement such as the gluteal bridge can give you lots of information about your body and how it moves. Here are a few gluteal bridge corrections to keep in mind when you’re getting your glute bridge on.

1. Your hips should extend so they are in line with your body. If your hips aren’t fully extending you need to investigate further. This could be because you don’t have the strength go raise your hips. If you’re muscles aren’t strong enough or activating your hips won’t extend. You may also have a limitation in hip range of motion. This can be caused by many things and it’s important to find out why this is happening.
2. Are you compensating by hyperextending your low back? If this is the case, you could have a motor control or stability issue. It’s possible that your body wants to use your low back muscles rather than your glutes to get the global motion.
The purpose of this drill is to activate your glutes through hip range of motion. It’s a great way to train for more complex movements, like a deadlift or squat. Keep in mind, if you’re compensating while doing a glute bridge you will do the same when doing more complex movements, leading to an increased chance of injury. Focus on activating the glutes rather than powering through the global movement with compensations.

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So you’re pumping out glute bridges to help prevent back pain and bam! You get a twinge in your low back. But how could this be? Just because you complete an exercise doesn’t mean that it’s being done properly. Intent is everything! Such a simple movement such as the gluteal bridge can give you lots of information about your body and how it moves. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you’re getting your glute bridge on. 1. Your hips should extend so they are in line with your body. If your hips aren’t fully extending you need to investigate further. This could be because you don’t have the strength go raise your hips. If you’re muscles aren’t strong enough or activating your hips won’t extend. You may also have a limitation in hip range of motion. This can be caused by many things and it’s important to find out why this is happening. 2. Are you compensating by hyperextending your low back? If this is the case, you could have a motor control or stability issue. It’s possible that your body wants to use your low back muscles rather than your glutes to get the global motion. The purpose of this drill is to activate your glutes through hip range of motion. It’s a great way to train for more complex movements, like a deadlift or squat. Keep in mind, if you’re compensating while doing a glute bridge you will do the same when doing more complex movements, leading to an increased chance of injury. Focus on activating the glutes rather than powering through the global movement with compensations. #toronto #northyork #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #sportstherapist #rehab #chiropractic #chiropractor #massage #acupuncture #rehabilitation #healthcare #pain #exercise #mobility #movement #rangeofmotion #strength #glutes #gluteworkout #hipmobility #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief

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