Crunches and sit-ups can often cause a flare-up to an old injury in the low back. Instead of doing crunches or sit-ups, try the “superman” exercise instead. Start by lying on your stomach with arms and legs stretched out. Engage your core and bring hands and feet slightly off the floor. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat after a short break. This actively works the abs without strain to the low back.

For questions on this exercise or if you are looking for more core strengthening exercises, call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or contact us online at www.thewinchesterinstitute.com.

One of the most common complaints the doctors at The Winchester Institute hear is that patients have lost flexibility. Whether you’ve had an injury or just need to increase your range of motion, yoga may be a great option for you.

The Winchester Institute now offers a variety of yoga classes. Visit us at www.thewinchesterinstitute.com or call 614-760-5555 for more information.

Remember the colorful tape that made its appearance on many of the athletes in the last round of summer Olympics? This tape is called Kinesio tape and it is applied to injured areas to help with structural and functional support and can also help with swelling of injured areas.

The doctors at The Winchester Institute have implemented the use of Kinesio taping to help provide support to injured areas to aid in healing. Contact us at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Did you know that The Winchester Institute not only offers rehabilitation, but also offers personal training for those who need a kick-start to their work out? Our trainers will work with you to help attain your goals, whatever they may be.

Call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or visit us at www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for information about individual and group personal training sessions.