Latissimus Dorsi tension and stretch
The Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) are depressors and internal rotators of the shoulders. When they are shortened or 'too tight', they can...
The Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) are depressors and internal rotators of the shoulders. When they are shortened or 'too tight', they can...
Squat/Sit-to-stand mechanics.... What do you look like? Look down at your thighs, knees, ankles, and feet next time you go to stand or...
How much do you challenge your hip motion/mobility into EXTENSION? We live our lives in flexed positions (sit, bend, drive, etc.) and we...
Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL), Rectus Femoris (quads), Adductor Magnus What position should my back/pelvis be in to prevent worsening back...
Not all knee pains are the same! Here are some structures to consider if your pain is more to the inside or back of the knee. Above is...
Let me guess.... You've tried the compression band, injections, ice/heat, Graston, massage, etc. Have you addressed the elbow joint...
How much do you challenge your hip motion/mobility past sitting in a chair? Your body is indeed very "use it or lose it" and what...
How do YOU sit in the car? We are stuck in traffic often and long enough for this to matter! How often does your head/upper back actually...
Let's make sure to keep this area mobile and prevent it from deviating into so much flexion that there is no turning back! I think we've...
What do squat, dead lift, and sit-to-stand-to-sit have in common? The bending/folding over motion it requires at the hip>back! If you...
Hip mobilizations at the desk? YES! If you are going to be tethered to your desk for work, may as well work on keeping those hip joints...
Is there a one-size-fits-all chair? Not in a world of varying body types, desk situations, keyboard trays vs laptops, etc. Are there...
Using that theragun-type tool on your upper traps? Getting massages and you still feel super tight around the neck? Here are some self...
Example of a 1-sided habit that affects mechanics - standing into a leg [Is standing on one leg bad? No!!!! Only if you never switch...
Keeping our bodies lengthened with joints fully mobile prevents us from drifting into the posture pictured on the right! Symmetry and...
Great interview-learning with Marc Robinson, founder of Evercore and Active Atoms for how hip joint mobility lends to hip FAI, SI Joint...
If you can work stretches and muscle/fascia releases into your day, it makes it easier than coming home to do "homework" for the body! ...
The final habit change to address and implement to save your back! Are you bending or hinging? You may be bending over more often than...
HABIT CHANGE 4 of 5: Which is your favorite leg to cross when sitting? Right now, which leg is crossed or are you sitting upon? Do you...
Which leg do you love to stand on? We all have a favorite leg to put our weight upon when we are standing in line, chatting with someone,...