I like to think (and often explain in clinic) of the body’s movement patterns on a sliding scale. From functionally functional (optimised) through a stage of dysfunctionally functional (things aren’t working optimally, so compensations are being used, but you’re not noticing any real difference) through to dysfunctionally dysfunctional (this is where the aches, pains etcetera start to creep in, and you defiantly notice it).
We can transition through these states for any given activity at any given time based on a number of factors.
Everyone has developed compensations over the course of their lives, influenced by what’s happened to them. Having dysfunctional patterns is not a bad thing. It’s our body telling us something is wrong, but it’s going to keep you going until it gets sorted.
Our adaptability to complex issues is our body’s greatest strength. We are amazing 🤩 This adaptability makes the body strong and robust, but these adaptations or compensations are very personal in nature. Normally the body can resolve the compensations on its own when we listen too, and observe what’s going on in our bodies.
Sometimes we might need a little external help – that’s where I come in 😊
What you can’t do is train-out dysfunctional movement patterns with dysfunctional muscles / structures.
All that happens is you strengthen, or layer additional compensations over the original problem. 👨🏻🎓
This of curse is back before I knew what I know now 😎
The nervous system?
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