Dr. Nicole Bower DPT, CSCS

It’s important to realize how interconnected our anatomy/systems are, so that when you have movement issues or injuries, you test/address the entire connected myofascial train if needed-NOT JUST the injury site.
This concept has been coming up a lot lately in practice so I figured it was time to get back on here and share.
➡️Is it possible to have back pain with zero deficit elsewhere in the body? Yes
➡️Is it way more common to see issues up the kinetic chain of movement as the root cause of back pain or injury? YES!
💌My take home message: it is all connected.
Have back pain? Don’t forget to check your calves (gastroc/soleus, anterior tib) hamstrings, quads and hip-flexors (and the fascia that surrounds them and connects them) with that posture and core strength assessment my people. Have a great weekend!
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