to changes in movement patterns and compensations that change how we move. These changes often lead to pain and, in some cases, injury. Research has shown that people with chronic back and/or neck pain do not use their muscles like those with no history of pain. Proprioception is a medical term used to describe the perception or awareness of the positions and movements of the body. Impairments in this system after injury or periods of inactivity will impair how our body coordinates actions, leaving us more susceptible to future injuries. The good news is that your coordination and proprioception can be vastly improved with the right exercises and treatment. This will help you learn about how your spine feels in certain positions. 1.While holding onto a steady surface, try to balance on one leg at a time. Tighten your abdominal muscles while doing this, and don’t let your hip/pelvis sink. 2.Perform alternating arm and leg lift exercises. Using multiple body parts causes rotation and activation of the smaller muscles in the spine.
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