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Curl Up: Build Core Endurance & Protect the Lumbar Spine

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Apr 21, 2026
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The curl up is a spine-sparing core exercise popularized by Dr. Stuart McGill that builds anterior core endurance while minimizing lumbar spine stress. Unlike traditional crunches, the curl up keeps the spine in a neutral position, making it safer for people with back pain. In this video, Dr. Jeremy Taylor, DC — TPI-certified chiropractor at Taylor Made Integrative Therapy in Fort Worth, TX — demonstrates the Curl Up. Great for: ✅ Building anterior core endurance with minimal spinal load ✅ Protecting the lumbar spine during core training ✅ Recovering from or preventing low back pain ✅ Golfers building a stable, powerful core base ✅ Anyone looking for a safer alternative to traditional crunches 📍 Taylor Made Integrative Therapy | Fort Worth, TX 📅 Book an appointment: https://www.taylorchirofw.com #curlup #coreendurance #mcgillmethod #lowbackpain #chiropractic #TaylorMadeIntegrativeTherapy #FortWorthChiropractor #spinehealth #corestability #golf

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