Mobility & Flexibility

The human body has natural mobility and flexibility to ensure that all structures and functions are working properly. The bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues work together to allow a range of movement, agility, and speed. Maintaining proper fitness and balanced nutrition can help keep the human body working accordingly. Underlying conditions and injuries, including low back pain and sciatica, can tremendously affect an athlete.

Mobility refers to performing functional movements with no restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Flexibility can involve strength, balance, or coordination. A person with great flexibility may not perform the same functional movements as a person with great mobility. However, flexibility is a fundamental mobility component.

According to Dr. Alex Jimenez’s collection of articles for athletes or individuals who don’t stretch or exercise can experience shortened or stiffened muscles, often causing low back pain and sciatica.

Exploring Voluntary Muscles: Their Importance and Function

Skeletal muscles attached to the arms, legs, neck, back, and trunk bones are voluntary and consciously controlled. Weakness or inability… Read More

July 10, 2024

The Impact of Cycling on Osteoarthritis

Can individuals with osteoarthritis can incorporate cycling to reduce joint pain and regain their joint mobility? Introduction The joints in… Read More

June 13, 2024

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain

Can individuals with rheumatoid arthritis incorporate various exercises to reduce joint pain and inflammation in their hands and feet? Introduction… Read More

June 6, 2024

Water Aerobics: Low-Impact Full-Body Workout

For individuals living with chronic pain and various diseases like Parkinson's, arthritis, and diabetes, can water aerobics be beneficial? Water… Read More

June 5, 2024

Achieving Optimal Alignment: Pilates Neutral Spine Explained

For individuals wanting to try Pilates for BACK PAIN and exercise, can learning how to find their neutral spine help… Read More

May 24, 2024

The Importance of Early Treatment for Muscle Contracture

Can physical therapies help relieve muscle contractures in individuals who have endured prolonged bed rest, inactivity, or lack of use… Read More

May 21, 2024

Overcoming Neuropathic Gait: Treatment Options

Can physical therapies help treat a high steppage gait from injury or medical conditions and restore normal gait patterns for… Read More

May 15, 2024

Quick and Easy Stretches to Alleviate Wrist and Hand Pain

Can various stretches be beneficial for individuals dealing with wrist and hand pain by reducing pain and discomfort to the… Read More

May 7, 2024

The Power of Yoga for Neck Pain Relief

Can incorporating various yoga poses help reduce neck tension and provide pain relief for individuals dealing with neck pain? Introduction… Read More

May 6, 2024

Overview of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Can individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome find relief through various non-surgical treatments to reduce joint instability? Introduction The joints and ligaments… Read More

May 1, 2024