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Tech Neck 🤕

We see a huge number of people suffering from neck pain which can be exacerbated from increased time on computers & phones. This factored in with increased frequency of working from home in an incorrect desk setup (which is essentially fuel on the fire).

This infographic (Hansraj et al, 2014) shows that once our head leaves a neutral position, the torque (force) through the neck dramatically increases.

A head is around 5kgs if the force is in a straight down in a neutral position. Forward head posture can skyrocket this load & be can the equivalent to 27kgs of force 🥴😮‍💨

Educating on desk set up, thoracic/CT mobility and neck stability can make a dramatic difference and improve symptoms long term.

Overhead Mobility 🏋🏼‍♀️

A key player of impingement and general shoulder pain can be the latissimus dorsi.

Achieving full overhead range is really important for many athletes. It’s vital for multiple movement patterns as well as general day to day life and potential working positions.

Tight lats can inhibit overhead range and can result in postural abnormalities such as rib flare and hyper extension.
Tightness pulls the humerus into an internally rotated position which can cause shoulder impingement and painful movements.

Releasing this area can be a game changer for shoulder pain. Restoring full range can improve lat engagement and thus create more effective loading/ performance in the gym

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Injury Prevention 🤕

We’ve all have that ‘what if’ moment after an injury. Hindsight kicks in and we could’ve avoided it from happening, we remember those little reminders we ignored that something wasn’t quite right.

Once injured we cling to the "quick-fixes" to help get it resolved asap..

We look for the best possible solution to fix our injuries with the least amount of effort given. We expect some magic pill or a guru with hands of an angel to fix our issues, yet we never take the time and LEARN new prevention skills ourselves.

•Stretching before a workout is NOT prevention.
•Doing rotator cuff exercises or hip flexor stretches is NOT prevention.

Prevention requires an understanding that the harder you work in the gym, the greater the emphasis should be on RECOVERY and PREVENTION STRATEGIES.

Things we should all know:

•Learn how to mobilise every joint in your body independently and in sport specific positions (proprioception)
•Practice new movement patterns outside the training facility. If you want to squat better, squat frequently thought the day. If your hip hinge is poor, do this more often during the day.
•Practise Unilateral training especially on your non- dominant side
•Incorporate Isometrics into your routine

Investing in yourself 🫡

Best case scenario is to see clients when they are pain free.
Allowing us to get on top of any mobility restrictions or stability issues before they become problematic.

Unfortunately most of us seek assistance once we encounter a problem, instead of preventing one.

Getting booked in even 3/4 times a year for a once over, getting the green light for training/specific movements as well as some homework for mobility or rehab exercises that would be beneficial for all of us 🥲

Drop me a message if you have any questions and ill be happy to help 😄👌🏼

📷 .jyce

Tight lats 🏋️

The lats play a huge role in shoulder function and health.

They often become tight and stiff after injury, a lack of stretching/mobility and commonly repetitive lat overuse/overdevelopment.

Poor lat mobility can limit your ability to achieve an optimal overhead position… whether thats pushing or pulling 💪🏼

Manual release of the lats using a variety of techniques can work wonders in achieving health functioning shoulders as well as the ability to engage this tricky muscle correctly 👌🏼

Big meaty set of lats on the big man TeamGB para Canoeist 💪🏼