Hi - this position compromises the diaphragm - and the position of its central tendon. The diaphragm acts in respiration but also in stability. See Prague School of Rehab for further info. Tx mobility best done with 3 planes of motion rather than here - which is a position in which most people hinge around T12 and does not encourage segmental Thoracic extension.
Helene W, your review of basic anatomy is noted but your assumptions about Functional anatomy are woefully inaccurate.
Suggesting that placing the spine in what amounts to -5 to -15 degrees behind the midline somehow compromises the tendon of the diaphragm would also suggest that the spine was not meant to extend behind of the midline, which is just plain ignorant.
A large majority of injuries occur because of a lack of tissue compliance behind the midline. Without turning this into a remedial lesson on biomechanics, .
I will continue to use the technique and teach it as such as it as worked for the last 25 years on thousands of golfers AND patients. I have got the extensive case histories to prove it. I'd be happy to do a live podcast to debate this topic.
If we are having an open dialogue here, consider that everyone is different and to become too dogmatic about what is "right and wrong" often limits the therapist/practitioner's ability to evolve and think critically.
Your apparent knowledge is noted and respected but it's a non starter here. If you would like to add value to this post, please post your own technique and I'd be happy to share it.
Hi - this position compromises the diaphragm - and the position of its central tendon. The diaphragm acts in respiration but also in stability. See Prague School of Rehab for further info. Tx mobility best done with 3 planes of motion rather than here - which is a position in which most people hinge around T12 and does not encourage segmental Thoracic extension.
Helene W, your review of basic anatomy is noted but your assumptions about Functional anatomy are woefully inaccurate.
Suggesting that placing the spine in what amounts to -5 to -15 degrees behind the midline somehow compromises the tendon of the diaphragm would also suggest that the spine was not meant to extend behind of the midline, which is just plain ignorant.
A large majority of injuries occur because of a lack of tissue compliance behind the midline. Without turning this into a remedial lesson on biomechanics, .
I will continue to use the technique and teach it as such as it as worked for the last 25 years on thousands of golfers AND patients. I have got the extensive case histories to prove it. I'd be happy to do a live podcast to debate this topic.
If we are having an open dialogue here, consider that everyone is different and to become too dogmatic about what is "right and wrong" often limits the therapist/practitioner's ability to evolve and think critically.
Your apparent knowledge is noted and respected but it's a non starter here. If you would like to add value to this post, please post your own technique and I'd be happy to share it.