Spinal extension — bending backward — is essential for strength and mobility, but excessive or repetitive extension can overload the facet joints, pars interarticularis, and posterior elements of the spine. In this episode, we explore how extension stress contributes to low back injuries, drawing on recent cases like spinous process impaction in young athletes (Fukuda et al., 2025). Learn how to recognise when extension is helpful versus harmful, and discover exercises that build control and resilience through your full range of motion.
Christopher Hole
Spinal extension — bending backward — is essential for strength and mobility, but excessive or repetitive extension can overload the facet joints, pars interarticularis, and posterior elements of the spine. In this episode, we explore how extension stress contributes to low back injuries, drawing on recent cases like spinous process impaction in young athletes (Fukuda et al., 2025). Learn how to recognise when extension is helpful versus harmful, and discover exercises that build control and resilience through your full range of motion.
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