27/07/2022
What is one common denominator in back pain, diastasis recti, si-joint dysfunction, abdominal hernias, pooch belly, pelvic floor issues, and hip pain? To name a few đ . .
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What does that even mean? đ€š . .
It means that our diaphragm (breathing muscle) and pelvic floor are for some reason not in alignment, or âstackedâ. Think postures such as swayback and anterior tiltâïž . .
This causes imbalances in taughtness, not only in the diaphragm and PF, but also in our abdominal- and spinal muscles/tissuesâ ïž . .
When this happens, air pressure is not distributed evenly throughout our core, and certain areas (such as our abdominal wall and/or PF) are put under more tension than others as we move and breatheđ« . .
Over time, these tissues may lose their ability to expand and contract well, which is needed for optimal functioning â not only locally, but through the entire systemđ . .
How to fix? This is very individual. But a general progression isđ:
đ) Get stacked! This involves adequate mobility of the ribs and spine. FRC techniques are great here.
đ) Breathe with your diaphragm, not your belly. Expand the ribs 360 degrees, without excessive rib flare and/or back arching.
đ) Be able to maintain that stack while breathing.
đ) Be able to maintain a stack while breathing and moving your limbs.
đ) Be able to move DYNAMICALLY in- and out of a stacked position. . .
Here several beginning exercises and progressions, using a foam roller to further challenge control.
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âą âNeutralâ spine throughout
âą Inhale slowly and fully back into ribs, expanding air gently down toward lower back and into pelvic floor; exhale slowly and FULLY, lifting pelvic floor and pulling hip bones together.
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âą Maintain some abdominal tension with each subsequent inhale.
âą Challenge further by adding limb movements on the exhale.