46 thoughts on “7 Great Core Strengthening Exercises – Ask Doctor Jo”
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I’m having difficulty with any plank type exercises, even the modified with the ball. My low back is really weak and I do have lumbar schmorl’s node, and degeneration. Any suggestions? Also, is there a downloadable printed sheet for this routine?
Hi doctor jo! How many times weekly do you recommend doing these exercises to build up the core? I’m having lots of issues with lower back and pelvic pain and have been recommended to build my core up. I have tried planking but I’m not strong enough to even plank at the moment but these exercises seem within my ability range but not sure how often I can do them without overdoing it?
Hi Dr Jo a new subscriber here! Wondering if these are safe for someone with osteoporosis mostly of the spine and hip? Have you posted specific exercises safe for osteoporosis…specifically core strength ing? I love the way you explain and demonstrate! Thank you.
My core is so weak I lose nearly an inch of height from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep at age 20. Wake up at 6'0(183.4cm)and go to sleep at nearly flat 5'11(181cm)
I’ve had chronic back pain for 3 years and I’m only 17. I’ve tried physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and going to a back specialist. I’m going to do these exercises for 30 days and I will give you guys my feedback. I have hope that strengthening my core with finally help me with siting in school and standing without back pain!!
After ruining my posture with so much heavy exercising, I appreciate the naturality of these exercises and Dr Jo herself. Such a relief and great help. Thank you
Hi Dr. jo ! Im from philippines and I got a lower back problem and my doctor told me to see Physical Therapist for Core Strengthening Exercise for 1 day and copy it for 2 weeks at home because of covid19 he suggested me so just memorize the exercise for 1 day. Is your video the same with the exercise that they will give me ? Or they gonna give me different exercise or special treatment? Please help Dr.Jo . thank you for your videos . ❤❤❤
Hi Dr. Jo! I’m a PTA myself here and an avid exerciser. I’m good with upper/lower body but TERRIBLE incorporating core work! I’ve also lost 30 pounds over the last 6 months, so I have some loose skin/fat/very weak musculature around my core. My core has always been a problem. How often would you say to incorporate exercises like this? I am currently lifting weights/doing resistance for upper body 2-3 times a week as well as lower body 2x a week. And cardio about 4-5x a week. I feel so overwhelmed trying to fit everything in but I know I have to start including this as I’ve had so many injuries and am still suffering from compensation injuries. Any advice? Thank you SO much!!!
I have strained an abdominal muscle in the past and I’m trying to strengthen the muscle. How often should I do these. And any other tips you have would be great
Hi Dr Jo. Have used your Videos for the last 3yrs and messaged you previously. I'm still trying to find the cause of my pain from my Left Hip/Groin which also goes to my calf. All down the left side. It happened when I was running 2yrs ago and I've had this year a Hip Athroscopy to repair Labral Tear, Ankle Impingement Surgery and last week Groin Surgery to repair a torn ligament.. Yes it's been a tough year but before this injury I was super Fit. Ive been told to really work on strengthening my Core after this Groin op which may help balance my centre. Still having the pain in my Lower back/Hip on left side and my Left calf is tight and pulsing… I did the injury while running and personally feel like something obvious is being missed. Any advice I'd appreciate and recommend some Excercises. I've followed your Videos through it all so would appreciate some help. Thanks Andrew From 🏴
When i do the one with moving body back when on knees and only my quads hurt (a lot) means theyre very weak? I dont feel my core or anything else at all
hello. madam if i add 04 exercises to these exercises i.e side plank, simple plank on hands and feet, superman pose and cobra stretch then what is your recommendation how many times these exercises should do in one week
Pain and fatigueness appears on right side of back from lumbar region upto scapula after 10 min. Of sitting. I think i develop this due to poor posture while studying . Should I perform these exercises ? Suggest me some please !
Thank you for your videos Dr. Jo. When doing plank exercises, I noticed that it's harder to perform it when your legs are further away from you. Is it better to keep your legs farther away from your butt? Also I have been trying to hold my one legged planks for as long as I can. Is there a benefit to this or am I benefittting more from doing more reps. Thanks in advance!
Do you have any modifications for the kneeling moves? Both of my knees are replaced which makes kneeling very painful. I’ve tried using small cushions underneath my knees, but that is also extremely painful plus it messes up my balance and my form. Or, do I just skip those moves and just do the other four ones?
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I'm a spinal cord injury patient and during the lockdown this channel helping me a lot to keep up with my physiotherapy
Mam, I have acid reflux problem can I do this exercise
Do you think this might work for scoliosis? Does anyone have any results from doing this for a month?
Is this model of ball no longer made? Not on website, any recommended alternatives? Thank!
Great exercises to get me ready for summer!! Thank you!! 💕
Thank you so much! Love your videos!!
What if we don't have a Swiss ball?
Any replacement ??
Am I the only one here to Strengthen my core so I can finally stand back up after a back bend?
I’m having difficulty with any plank type exercises, even the modified with the ball. My low back is really weak and I do have lumbar schmorl’s node, and degeneration. Any suggestions? Also, is there a downloadable printed sheet for this routine?
Can i do this type of exersize in spondylolisthesis grade 1..?
Hi doctor jo! How many times weekly do you recommend doing these exercises to build up the core? I’m having lots of issues with lower back and pelvic pain and have been recommended to build my core up. I have tried planking but I’m not strong enough to even plank at the moment but these exercises seem within my ability range but not sure how often I can do them without overdoing it?
Hi, I'm suscribed, I have tendinitis in both elbows since over a year, I'm desperate to strengthen my core what exercises can I do?
Hi Dr Jo a new subscriber here! Wondering if these are safe for someone with osteoporosis mostly of the spine and hip? Have you posted specific exercises safe for osteoporosis…specifically core strength ing? I love the way you explain and demonstrate! Thank you.
Is this exercise is for straightening backbone
My core is so weak I lose nearly an inch of height from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep at age 20.
Wake up at 6'0(183.4cm)and go to sleep at nearly flat 5'11(181cm)
I’ve had chronic back pain for 3 years and I’m only 17. I’ve tried physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and going to a back specialist. I’m going to do these exercises for 30 days and I will give you guys my feedback. I have hope that strengthening my core with finally help me with siting in school and standing without back pain!!
How often do we need to this this?
Thank you doctor
Good evening mam you giving athletic person we will do core exercises any new core exercises will be there please share mam
After ruining my posture with so much heavy exercising, I appreciate the naturality of these exercises and Dr Jo herself. Such a relief and great help. Thank you
Hi Dr. jo ! Im from philippines and I got a lower back problem and my doctor told me to see Physical Therapist for Core Strengthening Exercise for 1 day and copy it for 2 weeks at home because of covid19 he suggested me so just memorize the exercise for 1 day. Is your video the same with the exercise that they will give me ? Or they gonna give me different exercise or special treatment? Please help Dr.Jo . thank you for your videos . ❤❤❤
Hi Dr. Jo! I’m a PTA myself here and an avid exerciser. I’m good with upper/lower body but TERRIBLE incorporating core work! I’ve also lost 30 pounds over the last 6 months, so I have some loose skin/fat/very weak musculature around my core. My core has always been a problem. How often would you say to incorporate exercises like this? I am currently lifting weights/doing resistance for upper body 2-3 times a week as well as lower body 2x a week. And cardio about 4-5x a week. I feel so overwhelmed trying to fit everything in but I know I have to start including this as I’ve had so many injuries and am still suffering from compensation injuries. Any advice? Thank you SO much!!!
Just wondering how often this exercise is useful. Daily? Every 2 or 3 days?
You-re so helpful and so fun at the same time! great job!
Hi Dr ..my neck hurts due to cervical problem..can I use pillow while doing crunches..I have stiff neck through out day…
Great video I ve had surgery and theses are great thank you
can core strengthening exercise helpful for avoiding hernia problem?
I have strained an abdominal muscle in the past and I’m trying to strengthen the muscle. How often should I do these. And any other tips you have would be great
Amazing Dr Jo 🥰🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
You did not include the side plank. Is it on the “difficult” list?
Can i do these exercise with disc bulge??
U have got an excellent way to demonstrate it.
Bravo.👊🏻😊
Hi Dr Jo. Have used your Videos for the last 3yrs and messaged you previously. I'm still trying to find the cause of my pain from my Left Hip/Groin which also goes to my calf. All down the left side. It happened when I was running 2yrs ago and I've had this year a Hip Athroscopy to repair Labral Tear, Ankle Impingement Surgery and last week Groin Surgery to repair a torn ligament..
Yes it's been a tough year but before this injury I was super Fit.
Ive been told to really work on strengthening my Core after this Groin op which may help balance my centre. Still having the pain in my Lower back/Hip on left side and my Left calf is tight and pulsing…
I did the injury while running and personally feel like something obvious is being missed. Any advice I'd appreciate and recommend some Excercises. I've followed your Videos through it all so would appreciate some help.
Thanks
Andrew From 🏴
I learn so much from Dr. Jo. Many thanks
Hi doctor jo is it normal after we do the core exercise we can feel the sore around our stomach?
Hy…. I just wanna ask u… That can these exercises are performed after c section…??
When i do the one with moving body back when on knees and only my quads hurt (a lot) means theyre very weak? I dont feel my core or anything else at all
Doctor Jo is this good to add for the knee rehab too?
hello. madam if i add 04 exercises to these exercises i.e side plank, simple plank on hands and feet, superman pose and cobra stretch then what is your recommendation how many times these exercises should do in one week
Loved it!!!
Pain and fatigueness appears on right side of back from lumbar region upto scapula after 10 min. Of sitting. I think i develop this due to poor posture while studying . Should I perform these exercises ? Suggest me some please !
Thank you for your videos Dr. Jo. When doing plank exercises, I noticed that it's harder to perform it when your legs are further away from you. Is it better to keep your legs farther away from your butt? Also I have been trying to hold my one legged planks for as long as I can. Is there a benefit to this or am I benefittting more from doing more reps. Thanks in advance!
Do you have any modifications for the kneeling moves? Both of my knees are replaced which makes kneeling very painful. I’ve tried using small cushions underneath my knees, but that is also extremely painful plus it messes up my balance and my form. Or, do I just skip those moves and just do the other four ones?
The OG LADY!
Why do you use a pillow for the bridge exercise? I've seen you use the pillow for several exercises, but not others – is their a specific reason? TIA