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This is a series of dynamic warm up exercises feature 1 at a time This one is more for the hips 5/24/2018 Should you stretch before you exercise?The quick answer is no. To know why check out the video below. Posture of your neck is important on your mountain bike and in your kayak. Now this may now be the main cause of your neck pain, but it can be a strong contributor. If you close down on the uppermost portion of your neck then you lead to limited rotation and movement problems. Breathing is a big influence to your trunk control. It is hard to engage and utilize your core if you don't breath through movements. Try these base exercises to understand how to diaphragmatic breathe and how to start progressing it. Breathing while you climb over all the roots and up steeper sections can be a problem for people. Try this simple exercise to see if you might have issues breathing while your core and hips are active. |
AuthorDr. Liz Koch, PT DPT is a physical therapist that is driven by providing education and information on a number of different topics. |
What Our Clients Are Saying"Liz is a fantastic doc! She looked at my issues from the perspective of an athlete and a doctor. She addressed my symptoms with simple and effective solutions! Additionally she helped me tweak my kayaking outfitting which has helped eliminate my back pain immensely for long days on the water! Whether you're an athlete or someone who has chronic pain, I can’t recommend Blue Ridge Biomechanics enough!." - Tristen C. Location |
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