You want to move more freely, right?

Your clients want to move more freely too, don't they?

In fact, do you know anyone who doesn't want to move more freely?

In many cases, moving more freely also = less pain

It really isn't that complicated to be honest but we do need to consider WHY we/our clients seem to be suffering so much with our movement. Even as fitness/exercise professionals WE often find the hectic lives we lead reduce the time we spend on ourselves and even WE need to regain responsibility for our own physical health to set an example to our clients.

Considering the average healthy adult (that includes YOU) spends a high proportion of their time (certainly compared to 50 years ago) either sitting at a desk, driving, travelling or hunched over phones for example, it’s no surprise we are suffering these low grade non specific aches and niggles, is it!? Our hips are forgetting they are capable of more than 90 degrees of flexion and our thoracic spine rarely seems to find extension these days.

So by setting an example to our clients and taking ownership, making a few small changes to OUR own lifestyles (and maybe some bigger ones for some of us too) we can reduce OUR risk of injury, while teaching our clients AND feel the benefits of the freedom of movement with these 6 really simple tips:

<strong>1). See a skilled professional who can assess your intrinsic function BEFORE you have a problem</strong>

Not to be confused with seeing a medical professional who's job is to assess medical conditions, find someone who understands intrinsic function like a Biomechanics Coach™, a Movement Specialist or Instructor who specialise in teaching you how to improve your movement .

<strong>2). Do What They Say</strong>

Simple = Own it!

The information they give you is what you are paying for, TRUST them!

YOU’RE in the state YOU’RE in because of YOUR lifestyle.

<strong>3). Get A Good Sports ‘Style’ Massage Regularly</strong>

Find a good massage therapist and have a massage regularly - the good ones are the ones with a great reputation, they are NOT the cheapest!! You get what you pay for.

<strong>4). Stop Carrying Your Bag On The Same Side</strong>

We would never consider going to the gym and only training one side of the body and yet every day we carry our heavy sports bags, shopping bags, laptop bags on the same side!

Go shopping and get a trolley bag or a rucksack!

<strong>5). Burn All Your 'Fashion' Footwear!</strong>

Ok a tough one (specially for the ladies who like to party maybe) but I guess the question is this "how much fun you gonna have sitting at home crippled with back pain looking ago those pretty high heels in the bottom of your wardrobe?"

Also not all shoes are good for ALL feet.

Get your feet assessed properly for advice on the best footwear for your foot function. If you have a loose MidTarsal Joint you probably shouldn't wear, lets call them 'finger' shoes (you know the ones I mean), ballet pumps or converse.

<strong>6). Move More!</strong>

Kind of an obvious one but one we still forget once sucked onto the TV or computer screen. Rather than set up all of your things within reach of your desk, move everything away from you so you are reaching and moving more. Offer to make drinks for everyone - all the time!

Invest in a raised laptop stand onto of your desk so you can stand (this made a huge difference for me) so your hip muscles of permanently active. Or simply put your keyboard on a stack of books sometimes.

For more information on what a Biomechanics Coach™ prescribes <a href="https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely/">READ HERE</a>

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