You wouldn't build a house on a crooked foundation would you?
The same principle can be used when looking at strength training and weight lifting. Before doing any strength training or weight lifting, it would be a good idea to make sure your foundation is balanced and level. The human body's foundation is its posture and load joint (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders) position:
 Good posture - balanced and level foundation to build strength upon. |  Bad posture - imbalanced and uneven foundation, strength training will lead to further imbalance. |
Most athletes and people working out at the gym do not have balanced posture. This means that every time they workout or lift weights they are strengthening their imbalances. This will lead to injury, pain, and decreased performance. They think they are getting stronger, but without a balanced foundation the whole structure will crumble (their body will break down).
It is extremely important for serious and professional athletes to keep their body balanced and posture aligned because they are pushing their bodies to the max and postural imbalances will make them injury prone. This is seen daily in all professional sports and the high rates of injury and short careers of many professional athletes. Athletes who focus on balancing their bodies and keeping their posture aligned will prevent many injuries and extend their careers. We have worked with athletes from the NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NFL, MLS, NCAA, and Olympic teams.
Maintaining postural alignment or a level foundation is also very important to anyone who wants to stay active as they age. People who want to run, hike, bike, golf, or play tennis into their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond should pay close attention to their posture and body alignment. Our clients who live the principle "straighten before you strengthen" are as active or more active in retirement than ever and doing it all pain free.
If you would like a free foundation inspection (postural evaluation) contact me at Oregon Exercise Therapy today and we'd be happy to meet with you.
It is extremely important for serious and professional athletes to keep their body balanced and posture aligned because they are pushing their bodies to the max and postural imbalances will make them injury prone. This is seen daily in all professional sports and the high rates of injury and short careers of many professional athletes. Athletes who focus on balancing their bodies and keeping their posture aligned will prevent many injuries and extend their careers. We have worked with athletes from the NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NFL, MLS, NCAA, and Olympic teams.
Maintaining postural alignment or a level foundation is also very important to anyone who wants to stay active as they age. People who want to run, hike, bike, golf, or play tennis into their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond should pay close attention to their posture and body alignment. Our clients who live the principle "straighten before you strengthen" are as active or more active in retirement than ever and doing it all pain free.
If you would like a free foundation inspection (postural evaluation) contact me at Oregon Exercise Therapy today and we'd be happy to meet with you.
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