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Fundamentals of Lower Back Muscular Balance
self myofascial release
By taroFunctional Assessment Flaws
Musculoskeletal or “functional” assessments are muscle, joint and movement evaluations Continue Reading
On The Path to The Most Effective Gluteus Maximus Workout
Despite worldwide preoccupation, gluteus maximus augmentation Continue Reading
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
On the Path to The Most Effective Shoulder Workout
On the subject of maximum deltoid development, three issues immediately spring to mind: 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
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?
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