
Getting started; when pain makes moving scary
Being in pain, unable to move properly, or simply existing in a constant state of discomfort is frustrating and exhausting. Not knowing where to start,
It can be difficult to figure out why a certain action or activity is causing pain and dysfunction, or why something like a golf swing isn’t becoming stronger, more accurate or more powerful, no matter how much practice.
It can be really helpful to take whatever that movement is and break it down into it’s component pieces. Here’s why:
The result of all these things is better use of muscles, more comfort, better coordination between body parts… and more!
And from THAT comes a stronger golf swing, a more powerful stroke for swimming, better load through the legs and hips while running… Or being able to wash your own hair comfortably, get up out of bed in the morning, or get off the toilet.
So, to give you an idea of how we do this, let’s break down a stretch that most people know and use for their tight hips.
This blog entry was written by Heather and is based on what she has seen resonate with, and work for her clientele for over a decade. She is a career student who keeps her massage and yoga therapy training current, and does her best to keep up with the newest research and evidence.
Being in pain, unable to move properly, or simply existing in a constant state of discomfort is frustrating and exhausting. Not knowing where to start,
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