The Biggest Cause of Back Pain (NOT Weak Core)

In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the BIGGEST cause of back pain.

Studies mentioned:

[jennypollard]

10+ years of back pain - medical professionals telling me I needed to work on my core - core work never alleviated the pain - FINALLY someone like Will suggested strengthening my glutes & like magic, my back pain was significantly alleviated. Thank you, thank you, thank you for spotlighting this!!

[nunyabeezwacks]

To remind myself when I revisit this video:
3:47 Hip abduction isometric
4:40 The Clam
9:06 The Clam with Resistance Band
10:51 Hip Abduction In Side Lying
12:46 Hip Abduction In Side Lying with Resistance Band

[markym]

I love the way he talks slowly and clearly for people. Very endearing.

[julieshelton]

These exercises are a double blessing because they work for hip pain too. I had hip tendonitis for ages, really painful, meant I couldn’t do my main hobby ( Scottish Country Dance) or even walk upstairs. Only few weeks of these exercises produced major change. What a relief. Back to dancing now.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[GM-ynnc]

Dear Will, I've needed to hear this for 50 years!!! Pain is no joke.Thank you for this information.

[Loupdelou-lyve]

Finding out from my acupuncturist last year that it was my weak gluteus maximus that was probably the cause of my constant "knot" on my left lower back was a total breakthrough for me. I came straight home and found Will's channel.

Even though I do Pilates every day, I clearly wasn't engaging this particular muscle enough. I do two exercises every day that target the GM (the hip abduction in side lying and a single leg bridge lift) and release the muscle with a ball these things keep me away from my osteopath - and saves me $125 every month. This channel is a total lifesaver! Thank you!!

[nl]

I love the graphics that you added to the most recent videos. It gives a very clear picture of the muscles you are talking about.

[dawnross]

THIS is EXACTLY what has caused excruciating spasms, barely able to function, leaving me in tears at some points in the day! It’s been approx 6 weeks since I violently sneezed while sitting at my desk, setting this trauma in motion. I can’t wait for your new book to arrive. Thank you, thank you Will. Now that I understand what happened, I know I can “fix” it.

[Fadi-oh]

Hi Will,
As a former Olympic weightlifter for Australia, I’d like to offer a suggestion if you don’t mind, one you could do a video on and share with your viewers. My suggestion is to include goblet squats into your daily exercises, a movement that is super easy to do (especially more so when actually carrying a weight), and a movement that highly targets the glutes muscles. A tip (for people with tight ankle joints) would be to raise your heels slightly by placing something underneath them, or by wearing a shoe that has a two inch heel to it.

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us all here Will, it’s very much appreciated mate.

[roseofsharon]

I have gone from a walker to a cane in 8 weeks.
Thanks to you!
Sensible explanations and solutions to common problems.
You are a GIFT to the WORLD!
🙏

[alwynmaguire]

Omg why didn't I come across this video years ago. Sir, you are a life saver. I've been suffering with lower back pain and piriformus syndrome for years. Being a bricklayer all my working life haven't suffered herniated disc, degenerated discs and in constant pain I now know the reason why. Been going to the gym most of my life, and always though squats was the answer. I now know it's because of week gluten, when I walked for long periods of time I would get lower back pain. Thanks again! You should be renowned as an household name throughout the country. God bless you mate.

[bettyparker]

A massage therapist told me this a couple years ago, after years of going to various medical pros and PT. Everything you’re saying is 100% on target for me.

[matthewkennedy]

Hi, Will! Love the new branding and layout of your demos (with the notes down the right-hand side of your video. On top of being really great content, you’re now displaying it in a super-professional and easy to follow way. Also, ❤ Three-Tip-Friday as I find it a great resource and it helps me make sure I don’t miss any of your content that you post here on YouTube throughout the previous week!

[howardfowler]

More sage advice from a young man who is helping a lot of us older types to become more flexible, agile, mobile, and healthier in our golden years.Two 👍👍 up for Will and his offering excellent content to us all!!

[rubynibs]

Love these videos with an intro that explains the whys and wherefores and proper form before going into the exercises. Those bands can be just the thing for the hypermobile, bendy people, who often feel nothing without the bands. Thank you, Will!

[ematthews]

Did all these exercises (incorrectly) after 2 hip replacements. Thank you for the great positioning explanation. Would love a video on the working burn as opposed to pain.

[brendamoore]

Totally agree with him. I’ve been doing his recommended routines and everything is great now.❤️ Gave away the old book; bought the new edition!

[sandramorton]

So thankful for you, your exercises have resolved my back pain and hip pain. I anxiously await your videos.

[jstamps]

I like learning all your exercises with the emphasis of not expecting my body in my mid sixties to be as quick, strong, and agile as it was decades ago.

[samathaoffice]

This is exactly what I need....just by following the instructions in this video...i got a lot of relief in my glues....I'm 51 and i have been in constant pain for a couple of decades...many doctors, physio therapies couldn't give me relief from my pain...but these exercises...thank you my dear for sharing your knowledge and the way you explain...
God bless you dear ❤