Comments on: How To Stop Neck and Shoulder Pain With This “Self Adjustment” http://gettoyourcore.com/functional-reach Natural Pain Relief and Healthy Living Through EDUCATION Not Medication Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:07:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: drsteve http://gettoyourcore.com/functional-reach/comment-page-1#comment-494 drsteve Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:51:52 +0000 http://gettoyourcore.com/?p=1902#comment-494 Hi Jack! Thanks for reading and watching! I'll definitely be doing some vids on proper technique for different exercises and equipment in upcoming episodes. But quickly...regarding Airdynes...the biggest error with this machine and all other machines that have a push/pull option for your upper body is the shoulder shrugging dysfunction during the push/pull. Keep your rib cage anchored low (as explained in the video above) and always keep the feeling of "pushing away" from your sit bones. This will automatically create the core stiffness you need. Adjust your seat height to where at the bottom of your foot stroke, your knee is almost straight. This will allow you to get the fullest possible extension in your hips. Also...be sure to spend at least some time pedaling by "pressing through your heels" which will activate your whole leg. Lastly...the #1 problem I see with ALL cyclists is neck overload from "chin poking". So, again, keeping the intention of "pushing away" from your support points (sit bones) and letting your head float like a balloon (string tied to the back of your head) is the best form. And the MOST important thing is not just to be aware of this "push away" phenomenon during exercise, but in each and every moment of your life. It's ALL about your intention in every moment. Choosing the intention of growth, renewal, expansion, and openness is essentially how you reawaken your inborn core stabiliy. To me...it's "The Posture of Spirit". Hi Jack! Thanks for reading and watching! I’ll definitely be doing some vids on proper technique for different exercises and equipment in upcoming episodes. But quickly…regarding Airdynes…the biggest error with this machine and all other machines that have a push/pull option for your upper body is the shoulder shrugging dysfunction during the push/pull.

Keep your rib cage anchored low (as explained in the video above) and always keep the feeling of “pushing away” from your sit bones. This will automatically create the core stiffness you need.

Adjust your seat height to where at the bottom of your foot stroke, your knee is almost straight. This will allow you to get the fullest possible extension in your hips. Also…be sure to spend at least some time pedaling by “pressing through your heels” which will activate your whole leg.

Lastly…the #1 problem I see with ALL cyclists is neck overload from “chin poking”. So, again, keeping the intention of “pushing away” from your support points (sit bones) and letting your head float like a balloon (string tied to the back of your head) is the best form.

And the MOST important thing is not just to be aware of this “push away” phenomenon during exercise, but in each and every moment of your life. It’s ALL about your intention in every moment. Choosing the intention of growth, renewal, expansion, and openness is essentially how you reawaken your inborn core stabiliy.

To me…it’s “The Posture of Spirit”.

]]> By: Jack Hoffman http://gettoyourcore.com/functional-reach/comment-page-1#comment-493 Jack Hoffman Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:21:03 +0000 http://gettoyourcore.com/?p=1902#comment-493 Dr. Steve...Thanks for your suggestions on how to shovel snow and how to reach properly. As I was riding my airdyne bike (it can go fast, but gets nowhere)I noticed a difference when I keep my back straight and limit my shoulder involvement. Do you have any suggestions on posture, seat height and muscle action in this exercise? Thanks...jack Dr. Steve…Thanks for your suggestions on how to shovel snow and how to reach properly. As I was riding my airdyne bike (it can go fast, but gets nowhere)I noticed a difference when I keep my back straight and limit my shoulder involvement. Do you have any suggestions on posture, seat height and muscle action in this exercise? Thanks…jack

]]> By: RICK http://gettoyourcore.com/functional-reach/comment-page-1#comment-492 RICK Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:16:58 +0000 http://gettoyourcore.com/?p=1902#comment-492 Thanks Doctor Steve, Thants great advice, I have a job where a lot of overhead lifting is required and i'm always getting tight neck muscles! Have you ever thought about doing a video on good Running techneque??? I'm always getting tense when I run fast! Thanks Doctor Steve, Thants great advice, I have a job where a lot of overhead lifting is required and i’m always getting tight neck muscles!
Have you ever thought about doing a video on good Running techneque??? I’m always getting tense when I run fast!

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