Good morning, Ontario. If you've been doing endless planks, crunches, and static core exercises hoping to fix your chronic back pain—this episode will change everything.

What You'll Learn:

• Why research shows core strength doesn't predict back pain
• The real problem: poor motor control and coordination, not weakness
• Why static exercises like planks train the wrong system
• The 4-phase Functional Core Protocol that restores pain-free movement

Key Research Insights:

• Studies in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found no significant difference in core strength between people with and without chronic back pain
• Motor control training reduced chronic low back pain by 40-50% (Spine Journal)
• Static training showed only 8% improvement vs. dynamic core training which improved functional movement patterns by 35% (Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research)

Your Functional Core Protocol:

1. Reestablish Breathing & Core Connection (3-5 min): Diaphragmatic breathing drill
2. Motor Control Training (5-7 min): Dead bug with coordination, bird dog with control
3. Anti-Rotation & Dynamic Stability (5-7 min): Pallof press, loaded carries
4. Integrate into Full-Body Movement (5 min): Goblet squats, rotational medicine ball slams

Ready to fix your back pain the right way? To book an assessment, email frontdesk2 at absolute r-w dot com. To learn more about our clinic, visit absolute r-w dot com or follow us on Instagram at absolute r-w underscore Burlington.

Hosted by an AI-powered narrator. Brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper and Team Absolute at Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness, Burlington, Ontario.