So the tight and muscles are often not the problem?
Correct. I often use the analogy of traffic when I explain this concept to my muscle activation technique clients. When you are stuck on a highway and no moving you are likely to blame the ten or so cars in front of you that are preventing you from moving. However, you know very well that the problem that is slowing everyone down might be a miles away (like a car accident).
The same thing happens to muscles and joints. A client might come in for a muscle activation technique session and complain about tight neck. The muscles of the neck and shoulders are all tight. However, the problem might lie in the muscle-skeletal imbalance at the hips and lower part of the spine. Since spine is a continuation of small segments, a misalignment in one area will reflect in misalignment in another. In case of tight neck, the priority is placed on gaze, so the CNS will tighten all necessary muscles of the neck and shoulder in order to keep the head and your gaze on an even level. Whether this causes is you pain and discomfort is of low relevance………Remember, CNS is not interested in your well being but rather in immediate survival.
Frequently Asked Muscle Activation Technique ™ Questions
- How many sessions are needed to see results?
- How long should I expect the results to last after a treatment?
- Why do muscles tighten up and cause pain?
- So the tight and muscles are often not the problem?