Functional Rehab

09/10/2025

DM "back pain" for free consult

09/09/2025

This patient came in with severe sciatica—unable to bend forward without pain. After just ONE session, he walked out with 40% relief and better movement right away. 🚀

Your pain doesn’t have to control your life. Relief and real results can start faster than you think.

👉 If you’re dealing with sciatica, back pain, or mobility issues, DM me today to schedule your complimentary consultation and see what’s possible in just one visit

09/09/2025

🔥 Bird Dog Core Progressions for Better Stability 🔥

Looking to build a stronger, more stable core without stressing your back?
Here are 2 safe progressions of the classic Bird Dog:

1️⃣ Bent-Knee Plank Kickouts – From a plank position, keep knees bent and kick each leg out one at a time. This challenges your core while reducing strain on the low back.

2️⃣ Full Bird Dog (Arm + Leg Reach) – Opposite arm and leg extend together, training cross-body stability and coordination.

✅ Great for core control
✅ Protects your spine
✅ Progresses safely

Give these a try next time you’re working on core stability!

01/24/2025

There's no reason you have to continue suffering
Maybe you just haven't found the right solution yet.
Book a free call on my website if you want to see if this program will work for you!

Website: Functional.Rehab

11/06/2024

🦵 Unlocking Ankle Mobility for Better Low Back Health! 🦵

Did you know that limited ankle mobility can lead to a chain reaction impacting your low back? 🌀 When your ankles lack proper range of motion, your body compensates elsewhere, often straining your knees, hips, and even your lower back. This can lead to discomfort, reduced movement efficiency, and eventually, pain.

🧠 Here’s the connection: restricted ankle mobility often forces the body to rely on the lower back for stability during movements like squatting, bending, or even walking. By improving ankle mobility, you’re building a stronger foundation, reducing unnecessary stress on your low back, and improving overall movement quality.

✅ Try incorporating ankle mobility drills into your daily routine to see a difference! Simple exercises like ankle dorsiflexion, calf stretching, and controlled rotations can make a big impact over time.

Your body is a chain—don’t let weak links limit you!

11/01/2024

Unlocking Ankle Mobility to Relieve Low Back Pain

Did you know that limited ankle mobility could be the hidden culprit behind your low back pain? When your ankles can’t move through their full range, it forces the body to compensate by putting extra strain on other joints—particularly the knees, hips, and lower back. This compensation can gradually lead to tension, instability, and even chronic pain in your low back.

In our practice, we see this often. Ankle restrictions may stem from old injuries, tight calf muscles, or poor biomechanics, all of which can throw off your body’s alignment and impact your movement patterns. When the ankle doesn’t move properly, each step or squat causes more impact on your lower back, creating a chain reaction of discomfort. By addressing this “root cause,” we can help stabilize your foundation and relieve pressure on your spine.

If you’re struggling with low back pain, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Let’s measure your ankle mobility and identify potential movement restrictions that might be causing your discomfort. Click below to book a session and start your journey to pain-free movement!

Website: Functional.Rehab

06/25/2022

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03/12/2022

Jumping progression

Often people with spinal injuries or lower leg injuries have trouble getting back into ballistic movements. Here's a few ways to take it step by step from a low platform. Eventually try going up to a higher platform.

Progression:
1) double leg jump
2) single leg to double leg
3) double leg to single leg
4) single leg to other leg
5) same side leg





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11/10/2021

Here's a great technique to reinforce overhead mobility and stability

POINTS OF PERFORMANCE:
1) Thumbs ups
2) elbows straight
3) only perform in pain-free ROM
4) The "feel" where the work is being done should be at the upper mid back

Here's a great technique to reinforce overhead mobility and stability POINTS OF PERFORMANCE:1) Thumbs ups2) elbows straight3) only perform in pain-free ROM4)...

10/30/2021

The Cumerford progression is a great system of 4 movements designed to reclaim, or build upon, stability and motor control in the hip region.

The 4 movements are:
1) clamshells
2) hip internal rotation with the leg elevated at hip height
3) hip external rotation with the leg still elevated
4) hip extension combined with external rotation

POINTS OF PERFORMANCE: It's best to use a feedback mechanism such as a doorway, squat rack or pole to help keep your hips stacked directly on top of each other. Otherwise, you risk recruiting other muscles in the low back instead of isolating the glutes, or hip stabilizing muscles. Take care to find the right angle of your hip hinge at the waist. It should not feel like the work is being done at the lower leg or a different part of your body. So elevate your knees and make sure to have an arch in your low back (neutral spine) to target this region effectively.

Apologies for the background noise. This video was made out of necessity for my patients. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.

The Cumerford progression is a great system of 4 movements designed to reclaim, or build upon, stability and motor control in the hip region. The 4 movements...

09/14/2021

PSA for the vaccine hold-outs