A New Approach To Optimising Human Movement | The Human Garage | Modern Wisdom 029
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Gravity's Impact
Gravity plays a crucial role in shaping our bodily functions and responses. explains that gravity, along with atmospheric pressure, are the most significant forces affecting the human body, yet they have been largely overlooked in traditional therapy and sports mechanics for thousands of years 1. He emphasizes that the body's strongest action is its ability to adapt and compensate for these forces, which leads to a unification of the body's areas, enhancing overall function 1.
The body's strongest action of a human existence is our ability to adapt or compensate. And we're great at compensating.
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This adaptation process is influenced by the gravitational pull, which can cause tension patterns and common injuries, particularly in the northern hemisphere where people often experience tension from the left shoulder to the right hip 2.
Pattern Recognition
The Human Garage's unique approach allows for a broader understanding of body patterns due to its high volume of clients. notes that most people exhibit similar tension patterns because of shared activities and gravitational forces 3. This facility sees between 2,000 to 3,000 clients monthly, providing a vast dataset to identify these patterns, unlike typical practices that see far fewer patients 3.
80% of people have the same basic tension pattern because we do things basically the same way.
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This extensive exposure to diverse clients, including athletes and celebrities, enhances their ability to recognize and address common issues effectively.