I would like to personally welcome you to this program, and also thank you for investing in yourself! Within the Solid to the Core program, I will be sharing my experiences as a physical therapist and horseperson that I have found to be the most effective ways to manage back pain, posture issues, and core weakness.   No matter the discipline, one key to riding well is staying strong, flexible and active. 

My goal for this program is to get you tools that you can use to manage pain, stiffness, and weakness before it becomes out of hand and keep you from doing the things you love. Before beginning the course, please complete the following:

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE HAD A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT THE HIP STRETCHES MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. Please consult with your surgeon or a physical therapist to discuss if they are safe for you to perform.

**You can contact Becky directly through email at [email protected] if you have any questions about your specific issues or if you are having problems with any of the exercises. **

1. Download the Exercise Handouts and have them close as you are going through the exercise videos.
2. Start with the stretching exercises to help prepare your body for the changes you are about to experience
3. You will then move to the strengthening exercises, which are just as important as the stretching to keep your body well balanced and performing at the optimal levels. 
4. The exercises are most effective when done in the order that they are presented. They can be done numerous times per day if you are in acute pain, then decrease to daily as you are recovering. The strengthening exercises can be used as needed when your acute pain subsides, but realize you can return to the entire program if you have an increase in pain. 
5. If at any time you experience increased pain or numbness and tingling into your extremities, please stop the exercise, review the instructions to insure that you are performing it correctly. If the increased pain or tingling persists, please contact your physician or physical therapist.

Best wishes,

Becky Pearson