Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 10 - Anatomy in Motion with Gary Ward
01/16/21 • 57 min
Welcome to the tenth episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.
To Watch this on Youtube go HereTo Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement and emotional Health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.
Our Guest for this episode is a man who I consider to be the "Leonardo da Vinci of Quality Movement" and his "Flow Motion Model" is the equivalent of da Vinci's Sistine Chapel. Gary observed loading pressures in feet whilst fitting ski boots for avid skiers on the slopes. His powers of observation and curiosity were so intense that he figured out some pretty "game changing" concepts for how we move through space. Since discovering his work, my personal approach to rehabilitation has completely changed and the purity of his model of motion is pure perfection in my eyes. Perhaps I am biased, but when you spend 5 days studying a foot and still walk away totally enthused by this one part of our anatomy, then clearly the teaching and the method are revolutionary.
We discuss Gary's own injury history, how he created his model of motion and how it relates to back pain. Including ; the relevance of foot pressures, why core work is not always useful, the futility of some standard rehabilitation protocols. We discuss the role of movement efficiency for performance, but also for injury avoidance.
Some Key Quotes -
"If we are not aware of the things we can't do, we are only aware of the things we can do" = Consider Anatomy in Motion a Pattern Interruption for the Brain
" You only have two legs" - why not load each one evenly ?
"More access to Mobility creates Stability"
Gary’s tools:
- Movement - Anatomy in Motion - creating new opportunities for skeletal re-organisation, learning new ways of moving gently, quietly and with curiosity to open and close joint spaces evenly throughout the spine.
Gary’s Top 3 tips -
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.
Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks
To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email [email protected]
Welcome to the tenth episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.
To Watch this on Youtube go HereTo Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement and emotional Health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.
Our Guest for this episode is a man who I consider to be the "Leonardo da Vinci of Quality Movement" and his "Flow Motion Model" is the equivalent of da Vinci's Sistine Chapel. Gary observed loading pressures in feet whilst fitting ski boots for avid skiers on the slopes. His powers of observation and curiosity were so intense that he figured out some pretty "game changing" concepts for how we move through space. Since discovering his work, my personal approach to rehabilitation has completely changed and the purity of his model of motion is pure perfection in my eyes. Perhaps I am biased, but when you spend 5 days studying a foot and still walk away totally enthused by this one part of our anatomy, then clearly the teaching and the method are revolutionary.
We discuss Gary's own injury history, how he created his model of motion and how it relates to back pain. Including ; the relevance of foot pressures, why core work is not always useful, the futility of some standard rehabilitation protocols. We discuss the role of movement efficiency for performance, but also for injury avoidance.
Some Key Quotes -
"If we are not aware of the things we can't do, we are only aware of the things we can do" = Consider Anatomy in Motion a Pattern Interruption for the Brain
" You only have two legs" - why not load each one evenly ?
"More access to Mobility creates Stability"
Gary’s tools:
- Movement - Anatomy in Motion - creating new opportunities for skeletal re-organisation, learning new ways of moving gently, quietly and with curiosity to open and close joint spaces evenly throughout the spine.
Gary’s Top 3 tips -
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.
Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks
To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email [email protected]
Previous Episode
Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 9 - 3 Back Pain Tips for healing during Isolation
Welcome to the Ninth episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.
To Watch on Youtube go Here To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mental, physical and emotional Health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.
On a personal level, I have returned to intense clinical practice, and finding time to record these podcasts has been a non-event. So, rather than lose momentum, I have re-purposed a Facebook Live event I recorded during Covid. I am effectively interviewing myself!
Marion’s Top 3 tips -
1. Mental Attitude - Do you believe you can Heal ? if not - don't proceed until you remind yourself of your bodies amazing ability to heal.
2. Emotions Matter. How you feel affects your biochemistry which affects your ability to Heal.
3. Movement of your Pelvis in 8 directions is the key to creating a happy base for your spine.
If you resonated with any of today's conversations and think perhaps you may like to Build your own Bulletproof Back, or assist a loved one on their journey - Please check out my website.
Marion's Top 3 Tips for creating a Bulletproof Back are Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx8e1dMuDJg&t=188s
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.
Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks
To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email [email protected]
Next Episode
Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 11 - Rocky Snyder on Finding the REAL CULPRIT
Welcome to the 11th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go HereTo Support this show - buy me a Coffee !
To Watch this podcast on Youtube go Here
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.
My guest for this episode is a fellow "AIMER" -as we call ourselves - devotees of Gary Ward's Anatomy in Motion Model of Movement Re-training (see Podcast Episode 10) Mr Rocky Snyder from Santa Cruz is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a nationally recognised expert in human movement with nearly 30 years of professional experience and knowledge. Rocky has trained thousands of clients ranging from grandparents to professional athletes and Olympic champions. Rocky is also an author and podcast in his own right.
We discuss Rocky's personal perspective on back pain, which I share whole heartedly - focus on finding the "hidden culprit" rather than focussing on the symptoms. The Hidden Culprit is the part of the body not participating, and therefore asking other body parts to over-compensate for its lack of action.
Some Key Quotes -
" I don't treat pain, I explore movement"
" Find a new way for your body parts to communicate and negotiate"
" Become detectives and hunt down the original cause"
" 57 muscles cross the pelvis" - ? WTF ? Really - I didn't know that.
" Bruce Lee - Can we MOVE like water ? and still be dynamically stable "
" Cookie Cutter - one size fits all method of rehab does not work "
" Exercise = Repetitive Stress Syndrome " VS Movement
" A chain is as strong as it's weakest link"
" 27 hand variations for a push up "
" The back is the victim of the crime, whilst the hidden culprit's lay low"
Rocky’s tools:
- Movement, Strength and Conditioning
- Mindset - do not limit your own ability to heal
- Address the individual rather than the
Rocky's Top tips -
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.
Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks
To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email [email protected]
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