What is Lateral pelvic tilt? A Lateral Pelvic Tilt is the asymmetric positioning of the pelvis where there is: It is also known as having Uneven Hips. In This Blog Post: Lateral Pelvic Tilt Test Perform the following quick tests to determine if your hips are uneven. a) Standing Position (Static): Instructions: Results: If one … Read more
The blog post covers the best exercises and strategies to fix the excessive arch in your lower back (Hyperlordosis). What is Hyperlordosis? Hyperlordosis refers to the excessive arch in the lower back. (It involves hyper extension of the Lumbar Spine.) In This Blog Post: causes There are several factors that can lead to the development … Read more
What is a Posterior pelvic tilt? A Posterior Pelvic Tilt is where the pelvis is rotated backwards from the ideal neutral position. (This pelvis position can be described as having a “tucked tail bone”.) Additionally – There is a loss of the natural curve in the lower back (Hypolordosis). In This Blog Post: Is A … Read more
This blog post will go through every exercise that will help address your Rhomboid muscle pain. What is Rhomboid Muscle Pain? Rhomboid muscle pain is experienced as a pain between the shoulder blade and spine. It is generally due to a strain, spasm or muscle knot in the Rhomboid muscle. (Also referred to as: Shoulder … Read more
What is Anterior Pelvic Tilt? The Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) is where the pelvis is in a forward rotated position. Characteristics: Table Of Contents Is Anterior Pelvic Tilt bad? Having an anterior tilt of the pelvis is not inherently dangerous, however, it could be one factor that may have some influence on issues that you … Read more
Do you have TIGHT ANKLES? This blog post is for you! What is Ankle Dorsiflexion? Ankle Dorsiflexion is the movement where the ankle (Talocrural joint) is bent in a backwards direction. This blog post covers: Why do you need Ankle Dorsiflexion? Having full ankle dorsiflexion is ESSENTIAL for optimal movement of the lower limb (… especially … Read more
What are Flared Ribs? If you are wondering “Why do my ribs stick out?”, it is likely that you have Flared Ribs! Flared Ribs is where the lower portion at the front of your rib cage protrudes forwards and outwards. Flared Ribs Vs Normal In the ideal position – The rib cage should directly align … Read more
What are Rounded shoulders? Having Rounded shoulders is when the resting shoulder position is in front of the mid line of the torso. This type of poor posture generally involves the shoulder blade being in a position of Protraction which involves a combination of Lateral glide/Anterior tilt/Internal rotation of the scapula. In this blog post: What … Read more
Do you have tightness or pain in the groin? This blog post covers 14 simple (but very effective) ways to stretch the adductor muscles. Warm Up Before starting the stretches to the inner thigh, it is highly recommended that you perform the following warm up routine. …Why? To reduce the risk of a strain! 1. … Read more
Do you have pain in the big toe? If you do – it is very likely that you are experiencing pain in the joint at the base of the big toe. This region is referred to as the 1st Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. This blog post contains a comprehensive list of the exercises and stretches that … Read more