If you have been following us and reading our content, you quickly learn that we believe quality movement matters. Having said that we understand that there are natural body asymmetries. There are various structural asymmetries inherent to the human body. Some of these include vital organ placement, lung size difference, and occasional true leg length … Continue reading Asymmetries: Finding a Balance
At Empower U, we believe in treating the whole person not a specific body part. Human movement is complex and pain is not simple either. We know that when you have a localized symptom, that the root cause of your pain can often be found in other regions of the body. This concept, known as … Continue reading The Joint By Joint Approach
Shoulder pain can come in many forms. Unless there is a traumatic cause of pain, generally speaking, many cases stem from excessive volume in a training program, improper balancing of upper body push and pull exercises, and repetitive movements in a job setting. These exercises can help with your cranky shoulders. 📚The shoulder is a … Continue reading Three Exercises for Cranky Shoulders
📚 Lets talk about the mid back or thoracic spine for a second.12 of your 33 vertebrae in between your neck and low back are often stiff and overlooked. Without adequate mobility through this area, compensations can occur over time, increasing risk of injury in other areas of the body. These three thoracic rotation exercises … Continue reading Three Exercises to Optimize Thoracic Rotation
