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Pain doesn't always tell the whole story. Movement involves muscles, fascia, joints, nerves and compensation patterns working together — which is why understanding the body can change the way we think about discomfort and performance.
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Relieve Low Back Pain
Understanding Low Back Pain: More Than Meets the Eye
Low back pain is a widespread complaint, affecting up to 80% of people at some point, yet it’s often misdiagnosed or poorly treated. The lumbar spine—five vertebrae (L1-L5) in your lower back—supports much of your body’s weight, making it prone to strain. Pain here can stem from injury, poor posture, or lifestyle factors, but it’s the muscles and fascia that often hold the key to both the problem and the solution. At Beyond Ordinary Results in Las Vegas, we dive deep into these structures to unravel your discomfort.
Glutes and the Dysfunction
Hip Extension: The primary role of the gluteus maximus is hip extension, which involves moving the thigh backward from a flexed position. This action is important for activities like walking, running, climbing stairs, and standing up from a seated position.
Hip External Rotation: The gluteus maximus helps rotate the hip externally, which is the movement of the thigh away from the midline of the body. This motion is utilized during activities like kicking, turning, and lateral movements.