Body Mechanics 101

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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

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  • Good posture is a confidence boost - [4]

Skeletal System and Motion

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Synovial Joints

Ones that move fully.

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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 -

10 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

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