Friday 1 August 2014

PAIN IN THE NECK? WATCH THE CLIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zdalRdB1X4

Pain in the Neck? Stretches and strengthening are essential to overcoming the symptoms. 

When muscles cross over each other there can be problems with "adhesions". For instance the SCM and the scalenes. Both are neck flexors, but the SCM is a contralateral rotator and the scalenes an ipsilateral rotator. If one is inhibited, and they are functional opposites, or the "brakes" for each other's movements, then one has to work harder. That extra work can cause inflammation and "stickiness". This principle applies throughout the body. Correct these relationships and watch function and mobility improve.

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