Body Mechanics 101

Introduction

Just like machines follow rules of design for proper motion - so does the human body. Here are some important things to know.

Chiropractic 101

• Chiropractic 101 - explaining that chiropractic is about allowing nerves to have an unrestricted path within the cavities of your spine - [1]
• Crack your own back - basic alignment - Youtube in 5 minutes - [2]

What is Good Posture

• See this - [3]

• Good posture is a confidence boost - [4]

Skeletal System and Motion

Synovial Joints

Ones that move fully.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

https://www.verywellhealth.com/orthopedic-physical-therapy-4013256 . Robin MacKenzie - named #1 orthopedic therapist in the world in 2004 - [5]

Lower Back Pain

• MacKenzie method is one assessment and treatment - [6]. Via [7].
• Best sleeping positions - [8]
• Exercises -

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy

1. 80% of adults get low back pain - [9]
2. Goniometer, also an app can do it - [10]
3. Range of motion exercises - increase range of motion. Active, passive, active-assisted. [11]
4. Good test is MacKenzie diagnosis - [12]
5. Side Glide and prone press up - with video - [13]
6. CAT scan or MRI can detect disc herniation. 33% of the population have disc abnormalities - [14]
7. Determining correct lordosis angle - [15]. See Lordosis Angle.

Extreme Health - Elements and Concepts

How do you know that you are stretched, aligned, and flexible? This includes addressing any injuries - as stretching and flexibility may not be possible with injuries.

• PNF streching - [16]. Brad Walker - world guru on stretch, also runs Stretch Lab franchise - [17]
• Inversion table - [18]
• Cerebral spinal fluid - circulates through the nervous system - [19]
• Thompson drop table - clicks down at setpoint after setpoint pressure is applied. Example of a pneumatic table - [20]. This allows the correct amount of pressure to be applied.
• Adhesions - What are they? See video - [21]. How to fix - [22]. Another one with a tensioning band - [23]
• Myofascial release - what? [24]. Shaering, stripping, rolling - [25]
• What are optimal ways to stretch and purify?
• Heat, sweat, Bikram yoga
• Cold
• Stretch
• Chiropractic
• Quantifying range of motion
• Quantifying joint 'clicking'
• Topical solutions such as Epson salts for drawing material out
• Sweating
• Water and other liquid intake
• Foods/medicines intake
• Hanging, rolfing, massage, acupressure, acupuncture
• Aerobics, pliometrics
• Meditation and inner work
• Breathing
• Surgery
• Micro muscle tears (weight lifting)
• Prosthetics and exoskeletons
• Exercise balls, belts, props
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Sunlight
• Tai chi
• Body lock (bandha), mudra

See Also

• Muscles
• Ergonomics
• Computer Workstation Ergonomics