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BEAR CRAWL

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BEAR CRAWL
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A clever core strength exercise that helps stabilise the spine and hold your waist like a corset. Strengthens the key movement of stabilising rotational movements through your trunk which we rarely practice on a day to day basis and so desperately need.

The concept of core muscles and core stability is one often open for debate. What is the core, and are crunches enough to strengthen it?
The core is a combination of muscles around your middle, and cannot really be called a core. I consists of the buttocks, erector spinae, lats, abs (three of them on either sides, with two obliques and one transverse, plus the six pack at the front), hip flexors (mainly the psoas), the diaphragm and pelvic floor. All of these muscles contribute to the integrity of your spine (yes, including the diaphragm) and the stability of your core. They control every movement of the spine, bending it in all directions but also therefore controlling any movement. So how can we train this complex set of muscles?
One way to do that is to realise that the core muscles control the relation of movements between the upper and lower body. If you have a specific force travelling through you that needs to be controlled or stabilised, you will be using your core. Swimming and running are great example, same as racket sports, planks, tumbling, dancing, Pilates, etc. In the gym, using elements that are introducing an element of instability will make these muscles work really hard. Think balancing on a Swiss Ball when doing pushups or using rings or a TRX kit. These full body movements will engage the core. What is interesting is to include a variety of these movements in your training. The bear walk itself has many variations (check the crab walk and monkey walk you YouTube for ideas).

London Bridge - Crosby Row

Unit 1
Plantain Place
Crosby Row
London SE1 1YN
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Opening Hours​

Monday 3.30pm - 7.30pm
​Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 10.30am - 1.30pm
Thursday 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Prices
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1 hour Initial Consultation - £80
​45min Follow-up Consultation - £70

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  • Home
  • About Simon
    • Testimonials
  • What is Osteopathy?
    • Can Osteopathy help? >
      • General
      • Low Back Pain
      • Scoliosis
    • Classical Osteopathy
    • Cranial Osteopathy
    • Osteopathy for Pregnancy
    • Treatment Cycle
  • Patient Resources
    • Desk Ergonomics
    • Pectoral Stretch
    • Self-hug stretch
    • Upper Shoulder Stretch
    • Pelvic Tilts
    • Rotator Cuff
    • Sphinx Stretch
    • Banana Stretch
    • Buttock Stretch
    • Lower Spinal Twist
    • Upper Spinal Twist
    • Hip Flexor Stretch
    • Hip Flexor Stretch 2
    • Advanced Hip Flexor Stretch
    • Quads Stretch
    • Hamstrings Stretch
    • Calf Stretch
    • Puppy Pose
    • Forearm Stretch
    • Glute Bridge
    • Glute Kick Back
    • Bear Crawl
    • Thread the Needle
    • Wag the Tail
    • Cat-Cow Variations
    • Child's Pose
    • Running Tips
    • Shoulder Workout Advice
    • Foot Strengthening
    • Jaw Wobble
    • Front Plank Leg Lift
    • The Core
    • 10min Back Workout
    • Express Mobility Routine
    • Upper Back Routine
    • Lymphatic Drainage
    • Sleep
    • Why Rest After Treatment
    • Health Reminders
  • Your Visit
    • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Other
    • Covid-19
    • Privacy Notice
    • Website Terms
    • Cancellation Policy