The Movement Mama

We all know good posture is important, and yet it eludes so many of us. Explore how the spine is meant to work and some common postural pitfalls.

Explore a simple way of thinking about the musculoskeletal system as composed of 2 groups of muscles: the intrinsics, or deep muscles, and the extrinsics, the big guys. Which are you working?

Is the stiffness you feel indicative of something more insidious than simple tightness? Learn about the concept of MICROINSTABILITY, which lies at the root of pain and arthritic change, as well as what you can do to combat it.

Is it simply exercise that makes muscles STRONG or WEAK or is there more to it? Dive into the concept of the length-tension relationship and how you can best set your muscles up for success.

We breathe all day long. But are we doing it correctly? Learn about the diaphragm, what it does and how to use it.

So your neck and shoulders hurt..is that because you’re giving yourself the exact WRONG postural cues all day long? Dive into the shoulder blades (the scapula), where they should live and how to bring them back into balance.

You’ve heard of the psoas as a potentially powerful hip flexor, but what about its role in the health of your spine? In Part I, I lay out the framework, including a little anatomy and the simple biomechanics behind how the psoas works (or doesn’t).