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The Ilium Hook Technique for Better Back Mobility
The human spine is not just a static column but a living, dynamic spring that enables our bodies to move, adapt, and absorb the impact of daily activities.
Like a spring, the spine possesses unique properties that allow it to adapt to various forces and stresses encountered throughout our daily lives. The vertebral column consists of a series of individual bones called vertebrae, stacked on top of each other and separated by intervertebral discs. These discs act as cushions, absorbing the impact of physical activity, such as running, jumping, or even just walking. When pressure is applied to the spine, the discs compress and act as shock absorbers, much like a spring being compressed when a weight is placed upon it.
Beyond that, the spine's design incorporates natural curves that enhance its spring-like properties. The cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) regions of the spine each possess distinct curves-known as lordosis and kyphosis-that contribute to its flexibility. These curves distribute the body's weight efficiently, reducing stress on individual vertebrae and ensuring smooth movement.
When a client experiences back or neck pain, the underlying cause is often restrictions in the spine that prevent normal movement. In this video, you’ll discover a unique massage technique you can use in your massage practice to help restore mobility in restricted areas of the spine.
This massage technique is part of a larger approach called Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, a therapy approach developed by Erik Dalton PhD to effectively treat complicated and chronic pain conditions.
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[@janpremkaur9675]

Nice. I’m going to use this today. Awesome inspiration.

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Thank you, wish there was more shots of you from the back in a full shot, not just your hands.

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Thanks for the input.

[@kunoweil7294]

Very good exercise, Greetings from Germany

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Right thoracic convexity

[@cjg786]

Great work Erik! I will try this

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Not sure what happened there but you can find the entire clip on my blog page under Dowager's Hump. erikdalton.com/blog

[@christopherhurkmans4790]

Hi Erik, you've been an inspiration and influence throughout my bodywork career.
Just wondering, do you ever do MAT courses in Australia?
❤ 🙏

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Been trying to get down your way for three decades but it's such a loooong flight and the airlines are a mess.....maybe someday.

[@phanipradeepvalluri4109]

Nice video sir 👏🏼👏🏼🙂🙂

[@daltonmyoskeletal]

Thanks!

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❤❤❤

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