Fix Pain Causing Habits

If you've been experiencing pain or discomfort while walking, these exercises might just be the fix you need. They're designed to address any imbalances or asymmetries in your walking pattern that could be causing you pain. One exercise involves reaching while walking. If you have a problem with your right side bending too much, try reaching your right arm up to the ceiling as you walk. This helps to lengthen your right waist and engage your right gluteal muscles. After a few steps, rest your right hand on your head, maintaining the length in your right waist. Then, lower your right hand to your side, continuing to feel the natural lengthening of your right waist as you walk. Repeat this exercise frequently to correct any side-bending patterns in your walking.

Another exercise focuses on reaching while sitting. If you have a right side-bending problem, shift your weight to your left hip while sitting and reach overhead with your left arm. Feel your left waist lengthening and your left hip pushing down into the chair seat. Notice how your right waist muscles contract and your right hip lifts slightly to help lengthen your left side. Repeat this exercise on both sides, but finish with the right side to train your body to lengthen on the right side while sitting. These exercises can be done frequently while sitting to help correct any imbalances and promote better posture and movement patterns.

Top 3 Fix book by Bob Schrupp and Rick Olderman

For more in-depth guidance and additional exercises, check out the comprehensive guide in the book "Top 3 Fix" today!

*This content was created with the help of AI.