NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Force Coupling Of The Hips

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A force couple relationship in simple term is where muscle groups around a joint move together to produce force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. This in turn ensures muscle balance with proper lenght and strength of each muscle around a joint. However, for various reasons in life, some of us go through changes in structural alignment, neuromuscular control and movement patterns, contributing to bad posture due to overactive and underactive muscles. These are the latesat exipure reviews.

One of the most common scenario of muscular imbalance is around the lumbo-pelvic-hip region, aka  the “core”.  It is important to acknowledge that what goes on at the  pelvis affects the entire body. Imbalances around the pelvic region can easily be noticed with the pelvis being anteriorly (images 3 and 4) or posteriorly tilted (images 1 and 2).

A neutral pelvis can be seen in image 5, use machines to help the muscle pelvis. The muscles of the posterior region:  the erector spinae, gluteus and hamstrings and anterior region: rectus abdominis and hip flexors in a neutral scenario produces equal force and hence works efficiently and will not be prone to injuries. When these muscles are imbalanced, some will shorten and some lengthen. Shortened muscles will need to be stretched,whereby lengthened muscles need to be strengthened. This is a slower process if you are having or had been dealing with Body Contouring Scottsdale , also talk to your physician to see if you can do or not this movements. Check this exipure article.

An anteriorly tilted pelvis in images 3 and 4 can in simple terms be described as ‘chest and butt sticking out’, resulting in an overarching of the lower back. In such a position, the rectus abdominis, gluteus and hamstrings are lengthened and therefore needs to be strengthened. Whereas the hip flexors and erector spinae are shortened therefore requires stretching.

When the pelvis is posteriorly tilted as shown in images 1 and 2, resulting in a flat back, the rectus abdominis, gluteus and hamstrings are shortened and requires stretching. On the other hand, the hip flexors and erector spine which are lengthened will need strengthening.

Remember that your feeding is also very important you need to find a balance between both, Take The Rootine Vitamin Quiz to check if your body needs any specific vitamin to work better or if you need to reinforce your immunity system.

Yoga classes can help with poses which can be of help to neutralize an anterior tilted pelvis are:
a) To strengthen rectus abdominis, gluteus or hamstrings
1)  Utthita hasta padangusthanasana
2) Utkatasana and Garudasana

b) To stretch hip flexors or erector spinae
1) Virabadhrasana  1
2) Setu bandha sarvangasana
3) Urdhva Dhanurasana

Yoga poses which can benefit a posteriorly tilted pelvis are:
a) To strengthen hip flexors or erector spinae
1) Bhujangasana
2) Matsyasana with arms and legs lifted off the ground

b) To stretch rectus abdominis, gluteus or hamstrings
1) Karnapidasana
2) Supta Virasana
3) Natarajasana

Another good practice to strengthen the hips is the practice of a contact sport, other sports like that which showcases an arrow quiver or perhaps hand-to-hand combat.

This also helps you strengthen all your muscles and gain muscle mass due to the rigorous training that these sports have. I recommend you visit Century Bob.

 

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