Modified Pigeon with contraction intensity...it is shown in the literature that muscle force increases joint capsule tension. A joint capsule is another description for deep connective tissue (connective being key word). When the deep connective tissue is exhibiting abnormal behavior (neural and/or mechanical), its a good strategy to enhance the regions function so that the person, system or part, can better adapt and self regulate in response to the multiple adaptive demands of life. A stiff and/or weak hip is a major energy-leak that can lead to a host of other problems/symptoms. This video displays a modified pigeon pose WITH contractions in the stretched position to increase tension in the capsule. The anatomical picture shows the spiraling nature of the capsule, which means rotation is the key! Be sure the femurs are externally (up leg) and internally rotated (down leg-b/c pelvis is rotated on top of femur), once in passive stretch position, contract BOTH up and down leg tissues with a gradual (not jerky) ramping contraction... Think... push knee into table and foot into floor. Hold as long as possible, repeat as desired. Always compare sides and follow up with more integrated movement. This is a local active mobilization that can change the structural organization of the connective tissue matrix! Be creatively-specific to your ability:-)
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:25:10 +0000
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