The Low Back Assessment is a 20 minute evaluation that gives you an understanding if your posture, range of motion, movement, and core ability are within normal limits and if they could affect back health.

From this report certain stretches, exercises, and daily habits may be recommended to make your back healthier and stable. Recommended exercises are simple and safe and usually require only several minutes to perform.

Avoid pain and disability with this simple and individualized program.

Sign up for a Low Back Assessment with Chris Morin Health Coach/ Exercise Specialist

See Example of Report at Low_back_Assessment.pdf

What Physical Keys Matter in Terms of Back Health

There are certain physical keys when it comes to back health; all of which will be measured in the Low Back Assessment.

Posture Matters: Posture measures gives you an understanding if you

have body balance and symmetry throughout your low back and hips. Being too

lordotic (excessive inward curve) or having a flat back

(no curve) puts undue stress on the spine.

Range of Motion Matters: Back and Hip Flexibility measures allow an understanding if your joints move freely throughout a normal range of motion throughout your low back and hips. Normal range of motion is the very protective when it comes to back health. Studies have suggested

that being overly flexible or tight is not helpful when it comes to back health. A tight hamstrings/gluteals or hip flexors can shift the pelvis back or forward, respectively, putting differing degrees of stress on the back.

Movement Matters: Back and Hip Movement

assessments are one of the best ways to gain an

understanding of how you move throughout your back and hip. The way one moves, such as squatting and

bending forward, is very important when it comes to back health. It is very important that when lifting an object you keep your back locked in a neutral position, hinge at the hips, and to bend at the knees when lifting where most of the muscular effort occurs at the gluteal muscles.

Core Ability Matters: Core ability determines if there is sufficient endurance and balance in the musculature around your

torso. A strong back is important, but more important is having the musculature around the back (known as the core) to have a high level of balanced muscular endurance.