Muscle health requires completing the full pull-release cycle.
The Easy 123 Solution starts at the base of the triangle; it reduces strain before increasing activity levels (the top corner).
This creates a solid foundation for fitness.
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Strengthening weak muscles helps with the contraction phase. This requires physical effort.
However, continuing to work after a muscle becomes fatigued can lead to compensation and injury. It is important to include rest as part of your strengthening plan.
The Goldilocks Principle applies here! Too little work will not strengthen; too much can lead to injury; it needs to be just the right amount.
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The best place to start.
Abnormal tension must be released before other interventions can be truly effective.
Exercises can help, but this is an area where professional help is most likely to be needed.
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Three types of exercise can be helpful here:
exercises to activate muscles that have become unresponsive
exercises to improve proprioception
exercises to train better habits of posture and movement.
These exercises will require concentration and mental effort.
