Tight back; tight hips; tight hamstrings… Oh my! At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, tight muscles are one of the most common complaints we hear from new clients. They’ve tried stretching. They’ve tried foam rolling. They’ve tried massages. They’ve tried deep breathing. And they are still tight! Can you relate at all? Read more…
One of the most common issues we hear about is how stiff and achy people feel after riding on airplanes. The travel during the holiday season, when combined with the additional stress that is often present this time of year, seems to be particularly detrimental to how many people are Read more…
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who have experienced Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and all Read more…
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are chronically tight, who are chronically achy, and Read more…
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are frequent flyers. What things do you have Read more…
As a Muscle Activation Techniques® practitioner, I often get asked the question, “What is MAT®?”. This is then usually followed up by, “How do I know if I need it?”. Fortunately, there are many signs that you may benefit from MAT®. While some signs and symptoms may appear after needing MAT® for years, I want to discuss four early warning signs that may present themselves before you experience any bigger issues. If you notice any of these warning signs within yourself, that can be a clear indicator that your body is in need of Muscle Activation Techniques®.
One of the top physical complaints I hear from prospective clients is that their back tightens up when they drive for longer periods of time. They often have to change from favoring one hip to another as they shift their body weight back and forth during their trips. And when they finally arrive at their destination, there can be some difficulty getting out of the car right away because their back and hips feel tight.
More times than not it has been recommended to them that they need to spend more time stretching their low back and hips so they don’t tighten up so easily. While there may be some merit to this kind of suggestion, I offer up a different solution that they don’t often hear – they need to find the muscles that are too loose and tighten them up. (more…)