Some of us have a natural ‘hinge’ in our spines, simply meaning that there is a large range of movement available between two particular adjacent vertebrae.
Read moreCan Yoga "Decompress" the Lower Back?
We cannot actively create space between our vertebrae. While there is widespread belief that we can lengthen our spine i.e. actively move the vertebra further apart from each other and grow taller, we simply can’t.
Read moreDoes Foam Rolling Increase Range of Movement?
There is widespread belief that foam rolling helps to break down “fascial adhesions” in areas such as the IT band that runs along the outer thigh and helps to increase range of movement (ROM).
Read moreDoes Stretching a Muscle Actually Lengthen the Fibres?
There are many assumptions made about changes in muscle length, from calf muscles lengthening from practicing Downward Facing Dog to hamstrings and hip flexors shortening with prolonged sitting.
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