What leads to compensations, weakness, and pain?
Scientific principles tell us that there is one design for the human
body, and that human movement is most fluid and efficient when the body is
stacked and squared at all load joints. This means that the shoulders and hips
should be level, and from the side view, the knees, hips, shoulder and head
should all line up over the ankle. Over time, and for various reasons, we
develop compensations. Perhaps a certain movements have been long neglected
because you've been sitting in front of a computer more than ever before.
Perhaps you've sustained an injury due to an accident. The body will make up for
a weakness by asking more of other muscles and joints than they are necessarily
designed to do. This becomes what most people term 'overuse,' but in reality it
is improper use. The good news is that since your body reacts to stimulus all
day long, you can reverse compensations in the same way that they were allowed
to pile up. All you have to do, starting today, is remind the body of how it was
designed to sit, stand, move, run, jump and play. In no time at all, you will
feel taller, straighter, stronger and more connected than ever.
How long are the routines?
Everyone responds differently, but generally speaking, a commitment of
an hour a day will yield the fastest results. As your body changes, you will
need to do less each day to maintain your health. Be sure you let us know how
much time you can commit to daily. It will take longer to feel better if you
don't commit much time, or if you don't do the routine daily, but it will still
help. Just like any exercise program, your results will be determined by the
effort you put into the program. You can perform almost all of the stretches and
exercises in the comfort of your own home, eliminating extra commuting time to a
gym.
How long will it be before I feel better?
Upon completing the routine, you will feel the results. You may be out
of pain in one or two exercises. Each subscriber will have his or her own
experience with how they feel. The slight changes in muscle memory will be
noticeable each time you complete the exercises. You may feel taller, lighter,
less in pain and more centered after performing your first session. The
exercises are designed to gently remind the body of how it is suppose to move
and feel, so as you repeat them daily, the results become more ingrained. Many
of our clients see and feel substantial changes in just weeks, while others may
require additional time. Remember, the more often you perform your prescribed
routines, the sooner you will be pain free and performing better. It's all up to
you!
How many routines do I need?
Each routine will build on the previous routine. There is no magic
number since the layers of compensation and dysfunction are different for
everyone. If you have been in pain for years, if will not be gone overnight. You
may need to go through a series of routines that will progressively unravel the
years of compensation. With each routine your body will increasingly look and
feel better.
How does this program enhance athletic performance?
Elite athletes know that when they are balanced and move functionally,
they will prevent injuries, play better, be stronger, and outlast the
competition. What's the secret? You have to get your body stacked: knees over
ankles, hips over knees, shoulders over hips. Achieving a neutral hip and spine
position along with proper knee and foot position will translate into speed,
power and efficiency. If the right muscles are doing the right job, you will be
able to get the most out of your body. Correcting muscular imbalances will not
only keep you off of the sidelines, but will also ensure that you will be the
strongest and most efficient player out there.
Why an online "prescription"?
Working directly with a therapist is not always feasible, so this
website exists in order to offer a dynamic program where industry professionals
design individualized programs for clients outside of the clinical setting.
Total Body Solutions is designed to provide succinct descriptions with
photographs of each specific exercise prescribed. We guarantee that you will
receive your program within 24 hours and we are committed to giving timely
feedback for any follow-up questions.
How is this program different from other fitness programs?
Traditional exercise programs are not designed to assess and resolve
cycles of musculoskeletal compensation, which is the most common cause of
physical stress, pain and injury. This program is based on assessing posture and
using a whole body approach to correcting alignment. Using exercise to remind
the body of proper posture and movement, a myriad of symptoms, weakness and pain
can easily be resolved. The routines designed to help you correct your posture
and eliminate your symptoms are made to complement traditional fitness and
training programs by eliminating physical compensations and weaknesses that
would otherwise inhibit optimal performance.