Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise at
The Decompression Clinic
Advanced Functional Rehabilitation Designed to Restore Mobility, Correct Posture, and Relieve Pain at the Source.
Corrective Exercise at The Decompression Clinic is more than simple stretches or basic strengthening routines. It is a clinical, targeted, and highly individualized rehabilitation process designed to correct dysfunctional movement patterns, stabilize the spine, rebuild muscular support, and help patients recover from back pain, neck pain, disc injuries, posture issues, and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction.
When combined with chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, and myofascial release, corrective exercise becomes one of the most powerful long-term tools for creating a stronger, more resilient, pain-free body.
Our clinic in Bend, Oregon specializes in designing corrective exercise programs tailored to:
Corrective exercise is built around the principle that pain is often the symptom — not the problem. The real issue is usually found in faulty movement mechanics, joint restrictions, weak stabilizer muscles, or imbalanced muscular chains. When these patterns are corrected, long-term healing becomes possible.
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Back pain & lower back instability
Experience gentle, effective chiropractic care tailored to you.
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Neck pain & forward head posture
Our chiropractic care helps restore comfort and mobility.
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Herniated discs and degenerative disc conditions
We offer targeted, non-surgical treatments for effective relief.
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Sciatica & nerve compression issues
Our chiropractic care helps relieve nerve pressure for lasting comfort.
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Muscle imbalance or compensation patterns
Our chiropractic care helps release tight muscles and restore ease of movement.
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Postural stress from work or lifestyle
We provide targeted treatments to enhance flexibility and joint motion.
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Athletic injury recovery and performance limitations
Our advanced, non-surgical therapy gently relieves pressure on the spine.
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What Makes Corrective Exercise Different From Regular Exercise?
Most people think pain comes from a single muscle or a single injury. In reality, it usually comes from movement dysfunction — for example:
- Hips that don’t absorb load properly
- Overactive or tight muscle groups compensating for weak ones
- A core that doesn’t stabilize the spine
- Poor posture that forces joints to work incorrectly
- Restricted joints forcing surrounding tissues to overwork
Corrective exercise identifies and fixes these imbalances by focusing on:
Movement Assessment
We perform detailed clinical assessments to identify:
This data allows us to build a custom corrective plan, not a cookie-cutter workout.
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Posture deviations
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Hip dysfunction
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Gait abnormalities
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Lumbar and cervical instability
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Compensation strategies
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Mobility restrictions
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Muscle firing imbalances (glutes vs. low back, deep core vs. superficial core, etc.)
Activation of Weak Muscles
Many patients are shocked to discover that the muscles they think are strong — aren’t activating properly.
These muscles protect you from injury and support the spine.
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Deep core stabilizers
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Glutes and hips
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Scapular stabilizers
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Deep neck flexors
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Postural support muscles
Re-Patterning Movement
We retrain the body to move efficiently. This includes:
When movement patterns improve, inflammation decreases and healing accelerates.
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Proper lifting mechanics
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Postural correction
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Hip hinge training
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Spinal neutral training
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Scapular control
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Breathing mechanics
Progressive Strengthening
Once faulty patterns are corrected, we build strength that lasts. This helps prevent recurring:
Corrective exercise is the only long-term solution proven to reduce recurring musculoskeletal pain over time.
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Back pain flare-ups
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Disc irritation
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Neck stiffness
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Sciatica symptoms
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Shoulder and hip tightness
Why Corrective Exercise Is Essential for Back Pain, Neck Pain, and Disc Conditions
Most chronic pain patients share the same underlying issues:
Weak stabilizer muscles
Inability to maintain spinal neutral
Poor postural habits
Poor core-to-hip coordination
Overactive compensators (upper traps, lower back muscles, hamstrings)
Limited mobility in critical joints
Corrective exercise directly addresses these root causes by strengthening the systems that protect the spine.
Back Pain
Corrective exercise reduces lumbar compression, increases core stability, and restores proper hip function — the foundation for a healthy back.
Neck Pain & Forward Head Posture
We strengthen:
- Deep neck flexors
- Rhomboids
- Lower traps
- Postural stabilizers
This creates a stronger cervical spine and reduces strain on discs and nerves.
Corrective Exercise and Chiropractic Adjustments: Why They Work Better Together
Chiropractic adjustments restore joint motion and alignment. Corrective exercise then teaches the body how to maintain that stability between visits. Together, they create a system that:
- Reduces inflammation
- Prevents repeated misalignments
- Improves neuromuscular control
- Strengthens damaged or weak areas
- Protects the spine during everyday movement
This integrated approach is why patients at The Decompression Clinic experience longer-lasting relief and better functional outcomes than with adjustments alone.
Herniated Disc & Sciatica Relief
Targeted exercises:
- Reduce disc pressure
- Improve spinal alignment
- Increase mobility in supportive joints
- Strengthen the muscles that stabilize the lumbar spine
Used with decompression therapy, it becomes one of the strongest non-surgical solutions for disc injuries.
Examples of Corrective Exercises We Use
We tailor programs using evidence-based movement therapy such as:
- Core stabilization routines
- Glute activation and hip strengthening
- Postural correction sequences
- Thoracic spine mobility drills
- Cervical stability and deep neck flexor training
- Hip hinge retraining
- Lumbar stabilization protocols
- Scapular strengthening for shoulder/neck alignment
These are paired with at-home programs so patients can continue improving between visits.
Stability
Strength
Mobility
Posture
Long-Term Benefits of Corrective Exercise
Patients experience improvements in:
Corrective exercise is one of the most powerful tools for building a body that is pain-resistant, stable, and functionally strong.
Pain tolerance
Injury prevention
Load management
Balance and proprioception
Corrective Exercise at The Decompression Clinic in Bend, Oregon
The Decompression Clinic
Dr. Jacob Plasker specializes in taking patients from pain and dysfunction to strength, balance, stability, and restored movement. Corrective exercise is a cornerstone of the clinic’s approach, especially when treating complex cases like disc injuries, chronic back pain, nerve compression, or long-term postural stress.
Patients trust The Decompression Clinic because they receive:
- One-on-one instruction
- Personalized movement programs
- Expert functional rehabilitation
- Hands-on chiropractic care
- Treatment tailored to their body
Corrective exercise is not a generic workout — it is a clinical process that rebuilds the foundation of movement.