I get paid to post on getbig , of course.
when im not doing that I make vidya games
trying to fix my thoracic extension, switched to a standing desk at work and I'm doing mobility work out the asshole but nothing seems to work. Are some of us just doomed to winged scaps and shitty posture?
Your knowledge of biomechanics and kinesiology for a videogame creator impresses me bro!
I could write a 10 page thesis on the question you asked. I've gotta study for the rest of the night, but I'll throw a few points up later when I get time.
Posture is a bitch to correct, especially if you're just becoming aware of it later in life. BUT it can be corrected. Much of the issue here has to do with muscle over activation and it's opposing weakness in the associated muscle group, hence the upper or lower cross syndromes. Most lifters have both, which is called stratification syndrome.
Best method is to perform a few sets of PNF/PIR stretching on the over activated muscles and focus on some exercises for the opposing weak muscles. You can find charts of these online so you know what muscles coordinate together.
Next is to work with no or minimal weight while going through the various movement patterns. This takes months....same way that learning how to deadlift properly takes months and years to perfect.
Next is addressing spinal health, (which is the most important in my very biased opinion.) You actual spinal column is a very complex Kinetic chain that works beautifully if properly aligned, meaning 3 healthy curves and vertebrae that can MOVE properly to displace and bear tremendous loads while protecting the integrity of the discs and nerve supply. If there is impingement on the nerve it will show a significant decrease in transmission of nerve impulse and your muscles will not "fire" as they should. There's a reason every pro sports team has a well paid Chiropractor on staff. If you've ever been under the care of a good D.C., you'll know what I mean about how much it improves your athletic performance.
If a spine is lacking the proper curves, a combo of specific adjustments, tractioning, and electro-stim therapies will restore the proper lordotic and kyphotic curvatures. I feel this is huge for overcoming movement pattern abnormalities. It's akin to trying to fit a square peg into a round hole if your spine doesn't move how it's meant to and you are an athlete.
Keep doing what you're doing regarding the mobility exercised! I like
www.mobilitywod.com, great stuff on that site.
Cliffs: NO! You're not doomed to have a crappy posture and poor movement patterns. Your spine is MALLEABLE.
