11/22/2024
Before you engage in any sagittal, linear, or dynamic movement it's essential to first check your standing posture. Why? Because the foundation of every movement you perform stems from how you stand. If your posture is
compromised, you're not only risking injury but also reinforcing existing dysfunctions in your body.
🏃🏼♀️Alignment Sets the Stage for Movement
Your body is a kinetic chain, and proper alignment ensures that each link in that chain functions optimally.
🏃🏼♀️Posture Affects Joint Mechanics
When standing with proper alignment, the joints (especially the spine, hips, and knees) are aligned in a way that maximizes their efficiency and range of motion.
Misalignment, on the other hand, forces certain joints to take on more load than they're designed for, leading to wear and tear over time.
🏃🏼♀️You're Reinforcing Dysfunction
If your posture is poor when you stand, you're essentially "pre-programming" your body to move inefficiently. Even before you start running, squatting, or jumping, poor standing posture means you're already catering to your body's dysfunctions.
🏃🏼♀️Optimal Posture Prepares Your Body for Movement
Having an adequate standing posture creates the ideal environment for dynamic movement. It allows your muscles to be activated in the right sequence, with the right amount of force.
Your body moves best when it's aligned, and alignment starts with standing tall.
Neglecting this step doesn't just set you up for poor movement-it reinforces dysfunctional patterns that can linger, causing pain and limiting progress.