If we compared our body to a tree…

• The thighs, legs and feet could be the roots.
• The head, neck, shoulders and arms would be the branches
• And the base of the spine  can be thought of as the trunk.

When measuring the strength of a tree, we look to the sturdiness of the trunk and roots. The low back and thigh exercises on this page help to improve ‘trunk’ stability and sturdiness – just like our low back and thighs!

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We chose these low back and thigh exercises because they are the ones we most often prescribe. Additionally, these are the activities that patients seem to like the most.

While there are many available exercises to strengthen the lower back, we encourage you to start here. These videos provide a great start in creating a low back and thigh exercise program at home.

The exercises on this page are part of a prescribed and individualized exercise program developed for patients at Quartell Chiropractic. If you have not been prescribed an exercise from this resource page, please consult with one of our physicians prior to attempting any exercise.

1. There are a lot of muscles working together.

Support for your lower back and hips requires dozens of muscles working together in coordination. Some are small stabilizing muscles (multifidus) that support the vertebrae of the spine. Other muscles help you move (external obliques). And a third group are part of the core (quadratus lumborum). In total there are over 70 muscles that benefit from self care.

2. Increase Stability

Your lower back is a major foundation for the rest of your body’s functions and capabilities.  It’s important to have a strong foundation to attain good posture.

3. Prevent Injury and Pain

Good posture, regular movement, and keeping the core strong are also hugely important to protecting the lower back from injury or soreness. Inactivity and tight hamstrings can adversely lead to lower-back soreness