The Hinge and The Bracket – Improve Your Movement , Reduce Pain and Feel Better
YEP, THE TWO TO MY LEFT….. affectionately known as “hinge and bracket”
When ever I say those two words together I have a little childish chuckle!
My sister refers to our two grandma’s as “hinge ‘n’ bracket”…… they kinda come together!
So on to the real hinge and bracket!
Being stiff and immobile is a pain I the bum…..literally for some.
No one I know doesn’t want to move better, have less pain (if they are in any) and generally feel better when they get out of bed.
It is something we help people with everyday!
I am not suggesting that what we do fixes everyone completely, that is why I have formed links with other professionals, so that when I cant completely solve it I refer out.
WHERE IT GOES WRONG
Mobility appears to be an increasing problem and this is what I see most.
– people who sit at desks or drive for their jobs
– people who lean over benches or treatment tables
– gardening enthusiasts
– people who ride horses
– people who don’t train
Yep the last one is key. Imagine the door hinge and bracket that don’t get used, they get rusty, stiff and immobile……..peoples shoulders, hips, knees and ankles are no different.
MYTH
One common misconception is that strength training will inhibit range of movement…….
Sure if you don’t stretch, if you only train through partial ranges of movement and you isolate muscle groups with out training the opposite muscle group.
FACT
You must strength train if you want to move better.
Without getting to geeky…….
IF ….You improve the strength of the legs and hips…namely the glutes (bum) you will squat lower , you will improve your range of movement and reduce your injury risk.
TWO SIMPLE VIDEOS
Ok, so here are two very simple videos that will go a long way in helping you.
** The first is concerned with the hips…this is where ‘most’ people need help!
** The second is a routine that addresses mobility of the shoulder, hip and knee.
NOTE: these exercises will not get you super strong, nor will they improve you sprint time alone!
BUT ….. done consistently they will 100% help you move better, move away from pain and feel more energised.
They aren’t that exciting…. but HEY there are less points for making things exciting and funky than there are for results which is what I am all about!
Ok, so there you have it…….
Watch those videos, and then do it………….
Watch — > learn —> apply — > results…….. you cant skip any of the steps 🙂
My Best
Matt 🙂
Matt
Owner of Functionally Aware Fitness Personal Training
Voted The UK’s Most Innovative Fitness Entrepreneur 2012
International Best Selling Author of The Fad Free Fitness Formula
Author of The Hot to Trot Cook Book and The Equestrian Athlete Plan
Email: Info@fa-fitness.co.uk / Phone: 07841 136302
