Not All Back Pain Is Created Equal: Left vs Right Asymmetries

Article with more exercises + info: www.conorharris.com/blog/left...
0:00 Misconceptions
0:32 Common Asymmetrical Presentation
3:20 Right Low Back Pain Strategies #1
3:46 Right Low Back Pain Exercise #1
5:07 Right Low Back Pain Strategies #2
5:26 Right Low Back Pain Exercise #2
7:32 Left Low Back Pain Strategies #1
9:13 Left Low Back Pain Exercise #1
11:12 Left Low Back Pain Strategies #2
11:24 Left Low Back Pain Exercise #2
13:58 Progression Strategies

[@frogadelicresearchgroup2521]

I was "PRI-pilled" by someone on Twitter weeks ago and started working on my body from that perspective. Glad to see you covering this, it really clears up a lot.

[@louistromans3959]

Who tweeted about this? Hope you’re better now buddy! 😌

[@Samantha0207]

Ugh i get a super intense cramp right upper back ribs/lower shoulder in the 90/90 with the ball and band exercise

[@faith5401]

Excellent explainations !! TQ for yr sound teaching dear. God bless u

[@hugomarquez3189]

I did the exercise on the ball, and bam, just like that my lower right side back pain was gone, but all of a sudden I’m having pain just below my right shoulder blade. What you said in another video makes sense, I guess I have built compensation over compensation, and things are popping up. I much rather deal with my shoulder blade than my low back tho.

[@hamzaaz3326]

Hi, bro. I have same problem. Can i get your insta or something. I need some help from expreinced people

[@angelahoward3642]

Hi from UK. The for all your videos. X

[@MalinaCC]

Thanks for making this video. This is incredibly informative! Never thought about how much our asymmetrical human bodies influence our aches and pains but it all makes sense now.

[@johncuba1612]

absolutly Gamechanger for Me ! god bless you,Conor

[@Pedro-ol1fr]

Thanks for this video👍

[@mulkimohd5563]

Hi Conor, thank you for helping us.I have all these issues that mentioned. I did some exercise of your videos the one you put the book on the knees to push left side of pelvic back and it worked but next day I felt a lot back pain because the core mucuses are weak. I think I need some exercise to strength my back. Can you please make video and thank you .❤❤

[@CarolinaCanada]

So happy I discovered your channel. I have not come across any similar channel - so useful for me as I work out with weights and try to ensure I avoid injuries ". Your videos help me do exactly that! You present so clearly. 👍🇨🇦

[@terry2544]

Genius... Thanks so much...

[@jordanmcgee979]

I tried, and it helped in my right hip. Did it Another time or two today and no additional benefit and had discomfort during later times today.

[@seasonsintheson]

Outstanding!

[@safdardahriwal7503]

Thank you so much for this valuable knowledge.please also make vedio on vagus nerve

[@tealatata]

That makes so much sense

[@LAndroy33]

Alright...ok..now you're too insync with my body. 🧐 Guess I just have a personal healer now.😁 Thankful for all you share!

[@Kteeee]

Conor, I’m truly impressed with your videos. Great job 👍🏻

[@conorharris]

Thank you, Kyle! Means a lot

[@Gary-iz8re]

thanks that is very creative , i found that right side TFL & surrounding the top right side pelvis always super super tight, is it one of the key reason also the right side always tight? how to avoid the right side TFL got tight?

[@veganperson]

I have been to the Physio for my lower right back pain and it’s not helping. I have ddd in my L2 L3 and that causes my upper legs to cramp and feel weak. The stretches I have been given help for a short while, then I tighten up again. When I shift positions my right lower back upper butt has a fit and cramps up completely, it only stops when I put my hand against my painful area. I’m hoping some of your exercises help, but I’m not sure how many I should do each time. I’m at the point where I think I’m going to be in pain for the rest of my life 🤷‍♀️

[@JO-fk5ho]

Hey Conor! I’ve been looking for advice on the patterns. I have a lower right hip and lower right shoulder, with mild scoliosis convex to the right, what pattern would that be?

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

Is there a way to bring up the right side if the pelvic floor, or take left side of the pelvic floor down so they're levelled? How do I tell if I'm left too high right too low? Thanks Conor!

[@kimberquirky]

This is me exactly!!

[@mindyadams9041]

Please post bunion solutions with bodywork. It’s definitely messing with my gait and giving lower back and pelvic/ hip pain. Thank you for your impressive knowledge and helping people with your expertise to feel better.

[@vacafuega]

You probably figured this out by now, but bunion issues come from hip rotation issues, not the other way round - the fix is to work on the core issues to realign to neutral

[@streetfightingman7970]

What about mid back pain around the area of t9 to t7?

[@robertkowton5875]

Is it common to have pain in the left hip/ QL while stuck in Left AIC pattern?

[@uboobly]

Rewatching a lot of your Videos Conor. I've gotten more savvy and better at the moves and digesting your presentations ever better. Since I've relentlessly suffered esp on my right lower back I've returned to your Lateral Hip shift video and write up which unlike anything on the internet for some organizational clarity. All your write ups man. Anyway These damn pelvises are like a Rubik's Cubes. However I returned there to your lat pel tilt as PRI failed to see my Pelvis for what it is/was. , I'm an "end game" Wide ISA oblique pelvis. A pelvis extremely anterior and to the right to oblivion. . As you know there is no more internal rotation or external rotation or any excursions possible in that state. I have COBBLED stuff together improving greatly and your resources have been invaluable part of that. Connor maybe you could consider making a video about the order of operations with the type of pelvis I'm describing. You've had videos that seem to address the the posterior concentric glute pressure pushing the pelvis forward but that part of the story I think I could stand to be Revisited with this. Anyways nobody organizes it and blabs about it better than you. I hope you'll consider it and I expect an invitation to your West Palm Beach Party when you retire in five years as you drive hard to the hoop with all of your content! :)

[@uboobly]

I found the why aren't your glutes growing video again. To refresh myself that's what we need to do to help move the pelvis back posterior? I'm breathing in the back of my rib cage also. Plan seems to be working.

[@veen2119]

Amazing video!!Where can we buy these balls?

[@MultiShadowbaby]

My left side is all zipped up. Tense Ql/psoas orientation the left. But my right hip is internally rotated and left hip externally rotated. I think there is a twist and a counter twist because half these things feel right like all the hip stuff but the lower back spine stuff is all opposite. Confusing!

[@AlSoul7023]

I seem to fit your description of the left AIC pattern, low right shoulder, high right hip, tight right QL, constant low right back pain.. What doesn’t seem to fit is I’ve always perceived my right leg to have more external rotation, and my left leg to have more internal rotation based on my foot position. My left foot is pretty straight and my right foot is pointing right at near 40 degrees. I have issues finding my right big toe and foot ball to the ground. Can you offer any insight to my situation? Thank you for your videos

[@Dianah8er]

Same issue here. Hope someone can answer 🙏

[@gablison]

My left hip keeps cramping and my right groin feels over activated.

[@LiMitZplus]

Does being a torsion make it difficult to see progress with these exercises

[@BardiaFD]

Where is your facility located?

[@tealatata]

What about unilateral work?

[@bennymac6618]

I have a quick question, so I assume my open bite may be the cause of my patterning. Would you think that’d be a strong factor? The long list of issues goes from loss of neck curve which has came back somewhat to pelvic floor dysfunctions. Really weird autonomic type of stuff man. It’s enough to have been a patho pec that has now gotten to left aic. I have had chiropractor treatments, no major difference, wisdom teeth removal, septoplasty, and now I am attempting a splint from my dentist. It’s been hell this year, only want some insights, trying to lift again, and enjoy life without feeling like I am losing my shoulder or some weird random stuff that makes me sound like a psychotic hypochondriac.

[@AJSimonTalks]

What if my left hip is higher?

[@kristijannikolicnikolic5703]

braov 👍👍👍💪

[@julieartemova]

Good info, but as a physical therapist and a personal trainer I can tell you most of these exercises are way to technical to implement to general population. Most people are not capable to even get n the QL stretch position on the ball. Would be helpful to get more 50+ modifications to these exercises.

[@vcash1112]

I agree, I have this exact issue and these exercises are a bit too technical. Simple variations would be highly appreciated…🤙

[@MultiShadowbaby]

I have this except the opposite.

[@Joncka]

My left body is more developed than my right side, I just "feel" the left side more, even though I'm right-handed/right-footed. This is causing my spinal erectors to also be imbalanced. When I for example do back extensions, I feel my left side is working more than my right. This is an issue when my back is working for a long period, for example biking. My lower left side is taking most of the stress, and gives up before my right one does. To get back I often have to lean into my right lower back to activate it, and take stress of my left... For now I'm doing side planks, one set on left, three on right. And airplanes, trying to squeeze my lower back as I turn... It's really hard to do unilateral exercises when it comes to these muscles, since they are really close neighbors, so any tips are appreciated. Thanks for your very informative videos, keep up the good work! EDIT: wouldn't surprise my if I'm in a Right AIC pattern either. My left leg is internally rotated, and if any, my right shoulder is higher than my left. Would explain my left side being easier to feel, because the muscles are a bit more activated already.

[@Joncka]

@@KaranJugran Thanks, I'll check that out!

[@terrencetiffany3760]

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[@hamzaaz3326]

Hey guys. Can someone that get results from these dreals write down under my comment? I want to talk with you if it is possible. Instagram or other way