By taroFunctional Assessment Flaws
Musculoskeletal or “functional” assessments are muscle, joint and movement evaluations Continue Reading
Muscular Balance
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The Stark Basis For Asymmetrical Exercise
Lateral bowing of the spine, often referred to as a “C” spine, occurs when muscles affecting the shape of the spine become imbalanced. In simplified terms, the muscles on the concave side are short and strong and the muscles on the convex side are long and weak. Obviously, a symmetrical approach to strengthening and stretching would simply maintain the status quo. Lateral bowing also makes obvious that a therapeutic approach solely based on stretching, rolling or releasing cannot be as effective as a program that includes also strengthening.
If your approach to managing muscoskeletal pain addresses your body symmetrically you are not using the most effective approach possible. Lateral bowing of the spine is more complex than represented in this article. Continue reading Tarodo or come to a workshop to learn specific details.
Chain Reaction – How One Muscle Can Affect Your Whole Body
(a short story…)
A1 is a muscle. It extends your big toe. Your body, for whatever reason, overuses A1. Continue Reading
6 Revelations About Shoulder Pain
6 Revelations About Shoulder Pain
1. It is Not the Exercises
Benches presses, upright rows and overhead presses are great exercises. They can bring tremendous physical benefits – I often use them to end shoulder pain. Continue Reading
The Next Step to Achieving Your Best Muscle Building Results
Antagonist Management!
Muscles that are functionally opposite are known as antagonists. Tight and hyperactive antagonists can inhibit the full recruitment of the muscles you are trying to develop. Continue Reading
6 Revelations About Back Pain
6 Revelations for Back Pain Sufferers
1. An overuse syndrome is likely to be at the root of your pain.
Overuse syndromes occur when active, strong muscles compensate for inactive, weak muscles. This “double duty” means more work and less rest! The path to recovery from lower back pain therefore requires:
The Best Workout Warm-up
The Best Workout Warm-up
Warm up proctocols are the current hot topic in the field of exercise. Everyone espouses their own special workout-readiness recipe. Some of the most common rituals include foam rolling and other self-myofascial release modalities, mobility drills, stretching, light cardio, sprinting and plyometrics. Continue Reading
Muscle Balance 201
Muscle Balance 201
Common Misconceptions…
Can’t I achieve muscle balance by simply making sure I do rows to counteract my presses?
Muscle Balance 101
Muscle Balance 101
What is muscle balance?
Muscle balance refers to the distribution of strength throughout the muscles of the body.
What is an imbalance?
An imbalance refers to an uneven distribution of strength.
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