Aligned for Success by Brenda Shaeffer

Author:Brenda Shaeffer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: City Point Press
Published: 2018-08-07T14:12:17+00:00

Core

Confirming hip joint angle using rulers. Regardless of the direction of the thigh, the angle remains essentially unchanged. Find the hip joint with ruler by sliding ruler up thigh until finding crease (often different angles side to side). The core consists of the ribs, breastbone, spine, and pelvis bones; it starts at the first rib and ends at the seat bones. The core contains four quadrants. The lats connect the top of the body to the bottom half of the body. Think of the core as a six-sided rectangle with the difference being that the arm and leg movements are not squared connections, but angled, dictated by the angle of the hip joints and the shoulder blade movement on the rib cage. Both are roughly thirty or so degrees and vary from person to person. This angle allows the diagonal necessary for natural movement that resets fluids within the joints, muscles, and other tissues essential for the body’s optimal performance and health. The connecting muscles crisscross on the core on all six sides and are kept hydrated by our movement. Without appropriate maintenance of core alignment and proper movement sequence of the arms and legs from one arm to opposite leg in our day-to-day activities, we can expect less performance and lower health than our potential. The latissimus dorsi muscles connect the top of the body to the bottom half of the body. The core is a semi-stiff base of support to allow movement of the arms above and legs below, and organ function and protection within.

Throughout all your activities you will need to maintain the appropriate distance between your belly button and breastbone at all times to ensure a safe spine and body function and performance. This distance is found most accurately when you lie on your back, knees bent comfortably with feet flat, then lift arms over head as you inhale, exhale one or two times. Your spine should now be relaxed to its natural appropriate position. You can then use your hand as a measurement tool to check for proper distance during all activities. Use this same hand position to ensure that when you move your arms, you are also maintaining the upper ribs still. The core is best maintained when you move in proper sequence in all activities throughout every day.

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