Mobility Training? Is it for me.
Often times we come from a background in sports from a young age of small team sports as a recreational activity to joining a team in high school to continue into college. Then, we become adults with adult office jobs and long commutes (at least in Los Angeles I know).
What’s my Range of Motion?
According to Physiopedia, “Range of motion (ROM) means the extent or limit to which a part of the body can be moved around a joint or a fixed point; the totality of movement a joint is capable of doing.”
If you’d like to see the full details the CDC has this available to view.
This varies with which joint you measure and there are ranges deemed acceptable but I often find that we are unique in our ways that generally I like to go over some functional movements to see if you are able to move in those ways without issues or using the spine or muscles in ways that could be affecting you currently.
Our functional look
Squatting in both hip distance & wide stance
Lunges forward, back & side to side
Balance with the eyes and with the hands-eyes in motion
Trunk breathing - as in can it move in all the positions it needs to
Trunk stability with extremity movement (supine or standing depending on level of pain)
Rotation of the spine (depending on level of pain)
These can be useful in knowing what your ability to move is like. As without the ability of the spine being flexible or stable in certain motions can be a reason why you may be experiencing some aching after training with load (weights or springs).
If you think you want to work on this more we provide assessments in person in Culver City & virtually. Let us know your concerns and we’d be happy to assist!
