functional movement

Why Functional Movements Should Matter Too YOU

What is a functional movement? Functional movement refers to the coordinated use of multiple muscle groups to perform everyday activities and tasks. These movements typically include many joint and muscle actions that mimic the natural patterns of human movement. Functional movements are fundamental to daily life and are often categorized into different patterns such as…

Understanding the Complexity of YOUR Pain

Pain is a complex. It is both a sensory and emotional experience that is essential for survival of an organism. Pain serves as a warning mechanism, alerting the body to potential or actual damage. Pain can be described as an unpleasant physical or emotional sensation, ranging from mild discomfort to severe agony. There are different…

The Art of Proper Hip Hinging When Lifting: A Guide to Prevent Injury and Enhance Strength

Lifting objects, whether at the gym or during everyday tasks, is a common activity in our lives. However, many people are unaware of the importance of proper hip hinging when lifting to prevent injuries and improve overall strength. Hip hinging is a fundamental movement pattern that, when done correctly, can save your back and promote…

Low Back Pain and Exercises

Low Back Pain and Exercises When we address low back pain in our office a major component, along with the chiropractic adjustment, is rehabilitation exercises. Based on how acute the patient is when they present into the office we will put together a specific program based on our exam findings. I come from the philosophy…

Thoracic Spine Mobility

Mid back pain is not one of the most common reasons why people come into our office, but it is none less important. Our mid back or thoracic spine tends to be more stable because we have the attachments of the ribs. But, having decreased thoracic mobility can certainly end up leading to neck and…

In8’s Approach to Neck Pain

NECK PAIN One of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care is neck pain. And this is something that we have had tremendous results in helping people with. As stated in one of my prior blog posts at any one time 10% of the world’s population is suffering with neck pain. I think over…

The Dreaded Chicken Wing

Golf is hard enough without physical limitations. The “Chicken Wing” and the inability to shallow the club can come from problems with the shoulders and latissimus dorsi. I want to talk to you today about one of the screenings from the TPI protocol, the Titleist Performance Institute, and it’s the latissimus dorsi test. This is…

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