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Hey friend,

One of the most frustrating things I see in clinic is that people are trying to do the “right” things, but are still getting worse.

They’re stretching.
They’re strengthening.
They’re staying active.

And yet flare-ups keep coming back.

This usually isn’t because the approach is wrong.

It’s because the timing is wrong.

Your body cares less about what you do and more about when you do it.

If a joint doesn’t feel supported, your nervous system won’t allow clean movement.
It doesn’t matter how good the exercise is on paper.

Here’s a common example I see with low back and hips:

Then someone jumps straight into mobility work.

On the surface, that sounds reasonable.
Hips are stiff, so stretch the hips.

But because the back doesn’t feel supported yet, it steals the motion again.

So instead of:

You get:

Same exercise.
Wrong time.

This is why so many people say:

“I’ve tried all the right things, but nothing sticks.”

They’re not wrong.

They just weren’t given a decision framework.

In clinic, I’m constantly asking:

If the answer is “it doesn’t feel supported,” mobility work often backfires.

Stability comes first.
Not forever.
Just first.

Once the body feels supported, mobility work actually goes where it’s supposed to.

It’s not just backs and hips.

In each case, the issue isn’t that the work is wrong.

It’s that the body isn’t ready for it yet.

This exact problem is why Joint Basics starts where it does.

Not because stability is magic.
And not because mobility doesn’t matter.

But because order matters.

Joint Basics is built to:

It’s the same reasoning I use in clinic, just organized into a clear starting point so you’re not guessing.

If your low back and hips have been unpredictable and you’re tired of trying the “right things” at the wrong time, this is where I usually start people.

You can learn more about Joint Basics here:
Joint Basics: Low Back & Hips

If you’re not ready yet, no problem.
Understanding why things backfire is already progress.

Talk soon,

Dr. Matt Moreno, D.C., C.C.S.P.®
The Move More Minute

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