I hope with the last article the connection was made between weak gluteal muscles and common injuries of the hip, knee, and foot. Do have a read of that article if you have not already as this one continues on
The Buttocks, More Than Meets The Eye
Basically, if you have strong gluteal muscles (buttocks) it is rare to have low back pain. Furthermore a strong buttock is fundamental for being able to move quickly in badminton and squash. Foot work and in particular speed that enables
Runner’s Knee, Shin Splints, Plantar Fasciitis… Is there a Link?
The childhood song, “the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone, the thigh bone is connected to the knee bone, the knee bone is connected to…”, holds true for helping to answer this question. Even though the pain location
To Stretch or Not to Stretch…
It’s rare for a day in clinic not to be asked what a good stretch is for this or that tight muscle. Typically if we have a tight muscle, and I include fascia when referring to muscle, the tendency is