Biomechanics Coaching
There are a number of reasons why injury and pain occur within the body. Often it is due to overuse or trauma, but it can also be due to sub-optimal body biomechanics. Biomechanics is the science concerned with the effect of actions of internal and external forces on the human body, which in simple terms means how the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones work together to produce a movement. Some biomechanical dysfunction is genetic, but much of it is acquired through life. This means that the tissues of the body have adapted in a certain way in response to repetitive behaviours such as the way you walk, sit, stand and move.
Biomechanics Coaching is about breaking these adaptation patterns and reducing the risk of injury by proactively improving the function of joints, muscles and nerves before problems arise. It is often sought by sports people who would like to improve their performance or reduce the incidence of injury, but it is also suitable for anyone seeking to improve their musculoskeletal health and freedom of movement. It can also in many cases be effective for people already experiencing pain, because if the pain is caused by biomechanical dysfunction, it is unlikely to resolve until the underlying biomechanical cause has been addressed.
At Upminster Sports Massage, qualified Biomechanics Coach Neil Carpenter is able to assess the major parts of the body that are most likely to cause biomechanical dysfunction and seek to 'normalise' any dysfunctional areas found, with a combination of hands on work and take home exercises. Please note that a level of commitment to regular prescriptive home exercise is required for the success of Biomechanics Coaching.
There are a number of reasons why injury and pain occur within the body. Often it is due to overuse or trauma, but it can also be due to sub-optimal body biomechanics. Biomechanics is the science concerned with the effect of actions of internal and external forces on the human body, which in simple terms means how the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones work together to produce a movement. Some biomechanical dysfunction is genetic, but much of it is acquired through life. This means that the tissues of the body have adapted in a certain way in response to repetitive behaviours such as the way you walk, sit, stand and move.
Biomechanics Coaching is about breaking these adaptation patterns and reducing the risk of injury by proactively improving the function of joints, muscles and nerves before problems arise. It is often sought by sports people who would like to improve their performance or reduce the incidence of injury, but it is also suitable for anyone seeking to improve their musculoskeletal health and freedom of movement. It can also in many cases be effective for people already experiencing pain, because if the pain is caused by biomechanical dysfunction, it is unlikely to resolve until the underlying biomechanical cause has been addressed.
At Upminster Sports Massage, qualified Biomechanics Coach Neil Carpenter is able to assess the major parts of the body that are most likely to cause biomechanical dysfunction and seek to 'normalise' any dysfunctional areas found, with a combination of hands on work and take home exercises. Please note that a level of commitment to regular prescriptive home exercise is required for the success of Biomechanics Coaching.