We have muscle chains (linked groups of muscle) that work as units to stabilise our bodies during movement. These chains spiral around us to hold us up against gravity, increasing our intraabdominal pressure and creating a decompressive force on our spines.
The system works to balance the whole body. When this system is compromised it leads to undue pressure through our spinal column and alters how we weight bear through our hips, knees and feet.
The system works to balance the whole body. When this system is compromised it leads to undue pressure through our spinal column and alters how we weight bear through our hips, knees and feet.
Serratus Anterior – SA
Pectoralis Major – PM
Trapezius – TR
Latissimus Dorsi – LD
Tension in vertical chains
Weakness in the spiral chains
These operate when we rest. However, because of our sedentary lifestyles these chains have become overactive, shortened, ineffective at rest and dominant in activity. These muscles produce compressive forces on the spine leading to disc disease & facet joint degeneration.
Rectus Abdominus – RA
Iliopsoas – IP
Erector Spinae – ES
Quadratus Lumborum – QL
Relaxation of vertical chains
Strengthening of spiral chains
Spiral Stabilisation helps to prevent injury and aid recovery from injury, whilst reducing pain and discomfort and increasing flexibility and movement.
You may be undergoing or recovering from surgical treatment and find that Spiral Stabilisation assists with preparation, recovery, prevention of complications.
Spiral Stabilisation can be used by anyone who suffers from back pain or who wants to improve movement and comfort. You might have a sedentary job which causes discomfort or have pain from overloading heavyweights (or even carrying young children!).
These exercises renew muscle balance, releasing painful muscle tension and optimising movement coordination.
People who will benefit from treatment include:
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