Movement starts at birth
Primary movements are the basic movements on which all our daily gestures are based.
They are primarily created between the ages of 0 and 3 through a process of three stages: constitutive, transitional, and functional.
The constitutive stage is the foundation of primary movement development. During this stage, babies are developing the strength, coordination, and balance they need to move their bodies. They learn to control their head, neck, and trunk, and they begin to roll over, sit up, and crawl.
The transitional stage is when babies start to combine the movements they learned in the constitutive stage to move in more complex ways. They may start to walk, climb, and jump. They also start to develop more sophisticated hand-eye coordination, which allows them to do things like pick up small objects and put them in their mouths.
The functional stage is when babies' primary movements become more refined and efficient. They can now move their bodies easily and with grace. They can also use their primary movements to perform everyday tasks, such as getting dressed, eating, and playing.
In the absence of an accident, or handicap, movements become fully effective around the age of three, and follow a slow decline due to repetitive sitting positions.
What is an effective movement?
An effective movement is a movement that imposes little or no stress on the body.
It is a movement that is performed in a smooth, fluid motion, with good alignment and coordination. Effective movements are essential for maintaining good health and preventing injuries, both in sports and in everyday life.
Picture it this way :
Your body is the mechanics.
Your nervous system is the program that sends the commands to the mechanics.
The Enemy of Healthy Movement
This one comes as no surprise, we are made to function upright, with our feet on the ground, and our pelvis free to move.
When sitting, especially for long hours, your brain will adapt its program, and some of your muscles will retract so you feel comfortable enough with an immobile pelvis... but what happens when you stand up again?
Your program will not properly switch back to its proper function and will start using the wrong part of your body in the wrong situations.
This is what we call a compensation.
Stress, fear, anxiety, retractions for protection... Your emotions have a strong impact on both your brain and your body, also leading to compensations.
Compensations are unconscious.
Compensations make place for pain and injuries.
Compensations do not disappear with sport (they worsen).
What Can We Do?
The least we can do, if we want to maintain healthy movement, is to limit the amount of time we spend sitting. We should get up and move around every 20-30 minutes. We should also make sure to do regular exercise, such as walking, running, or swimming.
The neomove app is designed to help you lift compensations by:
Reactivating muscular contraction
Reprogramming your movements
Giving back the right function to your articulations
No need to workout for hours.
It is all about practicing the right movements for both your body and your brain.
The Benefits of Movement
There are many benefits to regular movement. Some of the most important benefits include:
Increased energy
Reduced risk of pain and injury
Improved athletic performance
Improved mood and mental health
Increased lifespan
Get moving with neomove!