Hi Laura, how would you recommend modifying the half rollback series at the beginning of class? I have a minor disc bulge at L4-L5 that flares up big time if I put too much weight on my low spine. I tried doing the series from tips of the shoulder blades but was struggling to find the lower abdominal connection from that position. If I have a second overball, would propping it behind me for support in the half rollback work the muscles more similarly to the way you showed in class? Thank you!!Â
Hadar KÂ this is an excellent question. First and foremost, I am not a doctor and always recommend consulting your doctor or physical therapist if there is pain or uncertainty involved. From what you have shared and my experience working with clients with similar spinal injuries/issues, I would suggest modifying the half roll back series with a small ball, as you mentioned, behind your sacrum/low back. You could use the ball behind the back instead of between the legs for this series, and keep your back flat instead of rounded. I teach the setup for this in a tutorial (class #5627, fast forward to 7mins), where I encourage the client to keep a flat back and hinge from the hip joint creating more space in the hip flexors and low back. This can help take pressure out of hips and low back, while still targeting the low transverse abdominals and pelvic floor. I hope this is helpful and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns. xx, laura
Laura Great thank you so much!! I watched the tutorial you mentioned and I think that will be very helpful for me--I did also notice myself gripping through my hip flexors (which is a chronic issue of mine, but working on it!) so I think doing it the way you showed will work better for me. Thank you!!Â