Comments for Neal Hallinan

Comment on The Hip Flexors and Anterior Pelvic Tilt by Administrator

Administrator — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:31:34 +0000

Definitely. I always look at pelvic positioning.

Comment on The Hip Flexors and Anterior Pelvic Tilt by Bobbi

Bobbi — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:14:52 +0000

Ah…the rectus femorus…the tightest of my quads. I didn’t know it originated in the pelvis, though I should have. The pelvis is so central to everything, like a train station hub and if there is a problem on one of the tracks, it affects all other incoming and outgoing trains.

Comment on Lateral Pelvic Tilt and its Resolution by Bobbi

Bobbi — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:52:24 +0000

Hi Neal,
Thanks for the reply and the book recommendations. I’m definitely on a journey to understand my body and the mind-body connection. The term “muscle memory” has a whole new meaning to me now. I’m reading “Yoga and the Quest for the True Self” by Stephen Cope. He provides a lot of interesting and insightful information about fascia and explains how our bodies contract as a protective mechanism, a fight or flight instinct, and get stuck in this holding pattern. A lot of the tightness many of us feel in our bodies has a direct connection to our emotional histories. But…as I am learning through physical therapy a sensation that we might equate as tightness might also be a weak muscle from our body imbalances and misalignments.
I look forward to reading more of your blog. Your knowledge of the body and the discovering you are making about body mechanics and the mind-body connection are impressive.
And to Peter…I too would like to know more about trauma release. Myofascial release is one method, but it is my hope that I can learn how to release my muscles on my own. I am learning that perhaps the most effective method is through breathing exercises and meditation. Best wishes to you on your journey.
Bobbi

Comment on Lateral Pelvic Tilt and its Resolution by Administrator

Administrator — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:31:03 +0000

Thanks for the compliment, Bobbi. And thanks for the link to the trauma article. Interesting how they specifically mention the psoas. Understanding the link between the human brain and our physical well being is unbelievable important. I highly recommend “Social Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky and “Anatomy Trains” by Thomas Meyers. They kind of tied everything together for me.
Very nice blog, by the way.

Neal

Comment on Lateral Pelvic Tilt and its Resolution by Peter

Peter — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:25:35 +0000

Thanks Neal … everything seems to go back to having strong active glutes LOL (half joke). I appretiate you taking the time to respond.

Thanks also to Bobbi for the link. I also have muscles that are tight due to trauma and that is by far the biggest hurdle to having them be relaxed and mobile. I only wish they talked more about how to specifically release it.