Lets start with the Definition of a Trigger Point. A Trigger Point is a Contractile knot in Skeletal muscle that is cause by a Muscle being overShortened, over Lengthened or over Loaded. It is characterized by a the presence of a Taught Band, Tender or Painful Nodules, a Positive stretch sign and a Referred Pain Pattern. The most common area I treat trigger points in is the Cervical Spine. Today I am going to Discuss trigger points in the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae muscles.
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The purpose of this blog is to discuss possible mechanisms of injury and movement deficits related to lower back pain in Golfers… As a TPI certified provider I am trained to identify many different swing characteristics some of which are normal and some are dysfunctional. Understanding the body-swing connection is the foundation for which we are able to connect someone’s inability to move due to tightness or weakness and where to find those compensations during a golf swing. Not every golfer has the same swing characteristics and there is no one way to swing a golf club, but by taking a look at your setup and swing we can bring insight into the forces placed on your spine and your risk for lower back pain.
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Shoulder injuries are commonly associated with decreased motor control. Motor control refers to the ability to coordinate, appropriately time or produce symmetrical muscular contractions, a lack of this ability is sometimes associated with a diagnosis of ‘scapular dyskinesis.”
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