The DNS Low Oblique Transition exercise is one of the most effective ways to train the lateral core, oblique sling system, and hip stabilizers. At Life in Motion Chiropractic, we frequently incorporate this exercise into rehabilitation programs for patients experiencing hip instability, low back discomfort, lateral hip pain, or difficulty maintaining pelvic control during movement. If you are searching for a Livonia chiropractor who incorporates evidence-based rehabilitation with DNS principles, this exercise highlights exactly how we help patients build long-term stability.

This movement is rooted in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), a method based on developmental kinesiology and supported by emerging research in spinal stabilization and motor control. Studies, such as those published by the National Institutes of Health, emphasize the importance of controlled, neuromuscularly guided strengthening for reducing pain and improving functional movement.

How to Perform the DNS Low Oblique Transition:

  1. Begin in a 90/90 sitting position with both knees bent at right angles
  2. Rotate your upper body forward and rest both elbows on the ground as if preparing for an elbow plank.
  3. Your front knee, shin, and ankle should remain grounded—this is your anchor leg.
  4. Maintaining a long spine and gently tucked chin, press your knee, shin, and ankle down into the floor to activate the hip.
  5. Slowly lift your hip upward, feeling a contraction along the outer glute and oblique region.
  6. Lower with complete control and repeat.

This exercise challenges your hip abductors, lateral core, and the deep stabilizers that support pelvic alignment. Because the movement is slow and controlled, it develops strength where the body needs it most—at transitional angles that traditional gym exercises often miss.

Why This Exercise Matters

The DNS Low Oblique Transition improves rotational stability, enhances hip loading mechanics, and reinforces functional patterns used in activities such as walking, running, bending, and lifting. By combining chiropractic adjustments with DNS-based training, our Livonia chiropractors help patients achieve stability that lasts beyond the treatment room.

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