We are all familiar with the term “Core Muscles” but what is the core structure? In any joint, the structure is made up of the bones that the muscles attach to, and move. So, to understand the far-reaching scope of this concept, we have to look at which bones these core muscles attach to and what they are doing to the bones. All of the above muscles attach to the …
In sports and other physical activities, power comes from a stable foundation. Force transfers from the ground, up the legs to the pelvis, through the sacroiliac joint to the sacrum, and then upward through the spine to the arms. Each joint functions as a link in this kinetic chain. Smooth and efficient power transfer depends on the integrity of each link. When one link is compromised, final output power is …
The sacroiliac joint is where the upper body meets the lower body. It is the center of motion, the center of shock absorption, and the center of power transfer between the upper and lower body. When we talk about core, this is what we are talking about, the sacroiliac joint, not the lumbar spine. Although lumbar disc herniation can lead to extremely severe pain due to pressure on a nerve, …
Senior Golfer recently approached Serola Biomechanics because they too realized that one of the most common issues with golfers, is back pain. Any form of back pain for someone can cause distress and difficultly while trying to participate in the game they love. We have all recently seen the issues experienced by Tiger Woods, even having to drop out of several high profile tournaments. Unfortunately, as we all get older, …
