The other day I was performing an evaulation on a client who had been suffering from years of back pain and discomfort. During my evaluation I listened to this individuals story, lifestyle and background. It had been years of tightness, horrible back pain and hour upon hour of sitting behind a desk.
Of course with back pain comes the thought that this individual had a bad back. But digging deeper into the evaluation we discovered multiple areas of restrictions, tightness and mobility issues. One of the most problematic areas for this individual was extreme tightness and restrictions in the foot, ankle and calf area.
Now you might be thinking; "How would his foot, calf, and ankle area affect his back?"
For those of you who have followed us you know how we preach the body is a whole. Even though you have muscles that perform certain tasks, these muscles are connected and intertwined by fascia (spider like webbing running thorugh the body). This fascai can "knot" up and restrict certain movements causing havoc on areas such as the back, hips and shoulders.
I first began to learn about this after reading a few online articles. One of the pioneers in this train of thought is Thomas Meyers. Thomas is a world famous speaker and educator on the human body. He discusses how the body is connected and works together.
Learning about his principles and implementing them into our philosophy has helped me personally with my spondylolisthesis along with countless other individuals. Once you really dig into the human body it blows your mind how much there is that you don't know.
Unfortunately, not everyone knows enough about the body and how it is constructed and works. Everyday I learn more and more and it only helps me and the people I work with.
Take a few minutes and read this artice titled "Deep Connections" which was published in the Pilates Style Magazine (click on the blue link). This article discusses Meyers principles and beliefs in greater detail.
I can not stress how important it is for you to understand how the body works, moves and operates to help your spondylolisthesis therapy. The more you know, the better your chances are of a long-term recovery.
You can also learn more about Thomas Meyers on his website: www.anatomytrains.com
Enjoy!
Of course with back pain comes the thought that this individual had a bad back. But digging deeper into the evaluation we discovered multiple areas of restrictions, tightness and mobility issues. One of the most problematic areas for this individual was extreme tightness and restrictions in the foot, ankle and calf area.
Now you might be thinking; "How would his foot, calf, and ankle area affect his back?"
For those of you who have followed us you know how we preach the body is a whole. Even though you have muscles that perform certain tasks, these muscles are connected and intertwined by fascia (spider like webbing running thorugh the body). This fascai can "knot" up and restrict certain movements causing havoc on areas such as the back, hips and shoulders.
I first began to learn about this after reading a few online articles. One of the pioneers in this train of thought is Thomas Meyers. Thomas is a world famous speaker and educator on the human body. He discusses how the body is connected and works together.
Learning about his principles and implementing them into our philosophy has helped me personally with my spondylolisthesis along with countless other individuals. Once you really dig into the human body it blows your mind how much there is that you don't know.
Unfortunately, not everyone knows enough about the body and how it is constructed and works. Everyday I learn more and more and it only helps me and the people I work with.
Take a few minutes and read this artice titled "Deep Connections" which was published in the Pilates Style Magazine (click on the blue link). This article discusses Meyers principles and beliefs in greater detail.
I can not stress how important it is for you to understand how the body works, moves and operates to help your spondylolisthesis therapy. The more you know, the better your chances are of a long-term recovery.
You can also learn more about Thomas Meyers on his website: www.anatomytrains.com
Enjoy!
