Pelvic alignment, SI Joint issues and knee instability are just a few common lower body postural issues seen in athletes and among the general population.
In my Tall in the Saddle article in this month's IMPACT Magazine, I define good posture according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: "Good posture is the state of muscular and skeletal balance which protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity. Under such conditions the muscles will function most efficiently and the optimum positions are afforded..."
So basically, if the parts are in the right place and the controllers of the parts are working how they are supposed to, the structure will function how it should with no kinks.
My latest article in Canadian Cycling magazine is co-authored with Dr. Carla Cupido, an awesome Chiropractor in Vancouver, BC. In this piece called "All Crossed Up: Correcting Lower Cross Syndrome", we discuss a common problem found in cyclists.
Basically, lower cross syndrome is the result of muscle imbalances around the pelvis region - a result of all the hours spent riding/racing.
In it, we discuss what lower cross syndrome is and we go over exercises and mobility drills to help combat it.
Here's a pic from my phone of what the article looks like:
Next time you're out, check it out and let us know what you think.
Thanks for reading,
Jon-Erik Kawamoto, CSCS, CEP, FMS Level-1
Nice! I'll definitely look for this.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this being called "cross syndrome" before, but it's definitely a collection of pathologies that tend to go together and result in a lot of pain and sub-par performance, and I'd hazard a guess that most people suffering don't connect all the dots - which may result in symptoms returning after treatment.
As unsexy as corrective exercise is, I've had some very good results with addressing the factors you mention for cross-syndrome and plan to continue making that a part of my routine.