I believe mobility training is one of the most important daily activities you can implement to live a long and strong life, giving you freedom to move pain free in your body and go as long as possible without becoming dependent on others. 

Why is it Important?

As we age - we become sedentary, slouch, sleep weird, collect injuries, and have general wear and tear to our bodies. As we move throughout our days, our bodies create compensations within our myofascial ( muscle and fascia)  system. If we aren’t mindful- these compensations will create incorrect: muscle activations, joint stacking, and movement patterns; ultimately causing us aches or pain. 

The goal of mobility training is to create strong, efficient, and pain free movements in daily activities and exercises. We will evaluate what areas of your body have kinetic blockages or imbalances, and work to free these blocks and retrain your muscle connections to move as they should. 

Movement is Medicine

Truly. Our body is a giant feedback loop system. Our brain is constantly sending signals to our body to command movements. Likewise, our body sends signals back to the brain, telling it what it needs. We can learn to tap into our bodies and become mindful of these signals.

Aches and discomfort are signals that your body is asking for attention. We tend to avoid areas of discomfort, hoping rest will make it go away. Rest can be important sometimes. But a majority of the time, it’s intentional movement - stretching and strengthening that we need. Rather than shying away from the aches in our body, we should be giving those areas extra love!

It’s important to know that EVERYTHING is connected to EVERYTHING. So your discomfort might not be what you think it is. Aches typically develop when a muscle or ligament is over-compensating for another area that is not properly being activated. Lower back pain usually signals you have tight hips and weak hamstrings. Neck stiffness could be signaling tight chest muscles, chronic poor posture, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues. This is why we have to learn to listen to what our bodies are asking of us. With time, and corrective training, we can significantly improve these aches and pains, and live a much stronger, healthier life.

Invest in Longevity

Implementing intentional movements into your week is something that will significantly benefit your body throughout your life. If you’re lucky enough to reach your senior years, you will want to be able to perform your ADL’s ( activities of daily living) independently. Best to get started now.  Be patient. It’s well worth the time investment. Your future body will thank you for it.

I have found that the best routines are the ones that are sustainable for our lifestyles. The beauty of mobility training is that it only requires a few minutes each day, and can be done just about anywhere.

With that being said, seeing benefits from mobility training takes time.It should become a habitual part of your routine. Just like anything else, it takes repetitions over months and years to become better and stronger. So don’t give up! With the guidance of a CES and/or training program, you can be strong on your way to living pain free and moving well.