Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab

Think your back pain is from a weak core? Think again. Research shows chronic back pain isn't about strength—it's about motor control. Dr. Nick Kuiper breaks down why static exercises like planks fail and reveals the 4-phase Functional Core Protocol that actually works.

Show Notes

Episode 11: The Core Strength Myth: Why Endless Planks Aren't Fixing Your Back Pain

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.

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What is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab?

Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab - Your Daily Health Authority
Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing stress and mental health, or simply want to optimize your physical performance, Absolute Edge provides actionable protocols you can implement immediately.