The Hip Hinge
Learning to hinge your trunk from your hips is crucial for avoiding repetitive strain to your lower back or neck.
The figure here shows with a stick on your back how it is possible to keep the spine upright by hinging from the hips as
you bend your knees. In contrast, if you bend at the waist the spine flexes forward putting the low back and neck in
potentially harmful positions. This hip hinge will be used during a variety of ADL’s to protect the spine (Figs. 1A and B).
Figure 1 The hip hinge: (A)incorrect stooping and (B)correct squatting.
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG: A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ACUPUNCTURE : Acupuncture works by stimulating the release of endorphins to decrease pain, and speed healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine uses the theory of energy, or “qi”, pronounced “chee”, to explain how acupuncture works. Qi flows through the body via channels called meridians. If the qi flow is altered, the resulting deficiency, excess, or stagnation of qi causes bodily malfunction, illness, and inability to properly heal. Acupuncture, in which needles are inserted into specific points along these meridians, restores the proper qi flow, thereby returning the body to a state of improved health and decreased pain. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Ezgur, Progressive Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, 2835 N Sheffield Ave, #411, Chicago, IL 60657, 773-525-9355, dre@progressivechiropractic.com, www.progressivechiropractic.com Read More |