AboutBrad Walker (The Stretch Coach) Expertise I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.
Experience I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).
Organizations Sports Medicine Australia
Publications I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.
Education/Credentials I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.
Past/Present Clients I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.
Question I have pain in right SIJ and facet syndrome. My NMRI shows no discs patology. I have pain by hyperextension of the back. I am 25 year old male heigt 182cm, weight 73kg. What exercises I should do to stabilize lower back and especially SIJ. Which exercises for other body parts (quads, biceps triceps, delts ...) are safe for me to do?
Answer Hi Milos
Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial.
Exercises that help to stabilize your core will be of most benefit. So exercises that focus on the deep stabilizing muscles along the spine, lower back and abdomen.
Other areas that you should focus on are the hip flexors and quads, plus the buttocks, groin and abductors (the muscles on the outside of your upper legs).
My personal recommendation would be to find a qualified personal trainer or physical therapist who can instruct you on the correct way to perform these exercises.
I hope the above has been helpful. For more information on how to stretch properly and the best stretching exercises for you, visit www.TheStretchingInstitute.com
Brad Walker
Founder & CEO
The Stretching Institute
