One of the most common reasons people come to me is back pain. After immediate treatment, it is my experience that it is important to follow up with regular, gentle exercises and stretches to keep your back mobile.
These exercises can enhance your recovery and help avoid recurrence of pain. If you have suffered with long term back pain you will know that it requires constant maintenance.
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I often have discussions with clients and friends about the challenges of staying active. Injuries, work and family commitments get in the way of establishing a regular exercise regime for most of us.
I rarely feel like exercising when I wake up in the morning, but I generally feel happier and more energised afterwards. The tips I’m sharing below is how I stay in the habit of exercising, whether I feel motivated or not. Read More…
Get your butt into gear with Kinesiology!
… over the years I have worked with many people suffering with lower back and hip pain, frequently associated with weak gluteal (“butt”) muscles and tight or over-working hip flexors (the muscles that lift your thigh to move your leg forward).
This syndrome has been dubbed “dead butt syndrome” or gluteal amnesia by mainstream medicine and if these issues aren’t addressed, the chances of long-term relief from pain is unlikely.
Dead butt syndrome commonly occurs in people who sit for extended periods. The glutes aren’t designed to bear weight for long periods of time and blood flow is restricted when tissues are compressed in a seated position. The glute muscles then start to shut down or ‘fall asleep’ and lose the ability to work when needed.
These muscles should be incredibly powerful but when they aren’t working properly other smaller, weaker muscles are called on to do the job. This causes strain on those smaller muscles and associated joints.
The constant flexed position of sitting can also cause the muscles at the front of the hip to become tight. The glute muscles are then unable to move through a full range of motion, causing them to become weaker.
You may be surprised to know ‘dead butt syndrome’ is not exclusive to sedentary people. Read More…
