The Core Foundation Exercise Series can be streamed from any mobile device, tablet, or computer, as long as you have access to the internet. Because of this, there is no need to download any large video files, which is a huge plus. When purchasing Core Foundation you are asked to create a username and password as your passport to pain relief. This gives you access to stream the videos, just like you would with Netflix or other streaming services. You can also use the free Kajabi app for an amazing streaming experience on your phone or tablet.

What, no internet, no problem. Simply download our PDF Core Foundation Exercise Companion to view on your phone.

Whether you’re 10 or 80 years old, and at any skill level, these exercises can work for you. No equipment is necessary, except we do suggest doing them on a cushioned exercise mat or carpeting, simply for comfort. These are not the, "no-pain-no-gain" types of exercises. They are easy to execute and won't leave you unable to move the next day. Instead, your core will feel tight. You'll be more stable, with greater balance, ready to take on your day.

Yes! Your instructor Craig Zuckerman has been using this exercise series to help hundreds of clients with disc herniations and stenosis for over 25 years. But, if you just threw your back out, your body is side shifted, or you have sever stenosis, then our other product, Back Rescue, may be better suited for you. A simpler version of the Core Foundation exercises are found within Back Rescue, as well as several other stand alone or beginner exercises specifically designed for disc herniations and more acute lower back pain and sciatica. It's a more robust system with additional videos on anatomy, how to calm the fear of your injury, what daily routines are causing your pain, and much more. Good news is, you can try Core Foundation risk free, as we offer a discount when you upgrade to Back Rescue so you basically get Core Foundation for free!

Absolutely! In fact, we highly suggest it. Core Foundation employees a method call, Counter Muscle Balancing. This is one of the reasons it works so well to relieve pain and muscle spasms. Many types of exercise, from biking to running, only work the muscles in a certain direction and miss out on activating many core muscles or stabilizing the hips. This can cause imbalances that lead to lower back pain and sciatica. If you use Core Foundations exercises before or after your runs, bike rides, weight training, golf or tennis games, it will help make sure your core and hips are stable, helping to reduce injuries and relieve pain.

It varies, depending on how imbalanced or weak your muscles are, and any other physical conditions or injuries you may have, but most people feel results within the first week. Also, the more frequently you do your Core Foundation exercises, the faster you can feel your pain disappear. Inevitably, your core muscles will get stronger and your back and hips will be more stable, and that's a win-win!

It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before engaging in any physical activity, as you may have a particular condition that make certain exercises contraindicated (not suggested). However, we have designed the exercises in Core Foundation to work with all kinds of conditions, putting minimal stress on your spine and hips. We also have a video describing the most common spinal conditions that cause back pain and how to make adjustments to the exercises to make it right for you.

Core Foundation and Back Rescue both feature core-strengthening exercises with Counter Muscle Balancing. Back Rescue, however, offers a more comprehensive course with additional exercises that are less intense. It includes over fifty videos demonstrating the activities causing lower back pain and sciatica, an anatomy section explaining the cause of pain, multiple examples of varying forms of pain relief, and techniques for managing injury-related fear and anxiety. The Core Foundation Exercise Series serves as an excellent maintenance program preventing and relieving back pain and sciatica. In contrast, Back Rescue is a complete repair system for your lower back, that not only includes a similar exercise series to Core Foundation, but also addresses more acute instances of back injuries and sciatica, and much more.