Mobility & Flexibility

Dr. Jimenez Chiropractor and Physical Therapy Team. The mobility & flexibility of the human body retains a natural level to ensure all of its structures are functioning properly. The bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues work together to allow a range of movement and maintaining proper fitness and balanced nutrition can help keep the body functioning properly. Great mobility means executing functional movements with no restrictions in the range of motion (ROM).

A flexible person can have core strength, balance, or coordination but cannot perform the same functional movements as a person with great mobility. Remember that flexibility is a mobility component, but extreme flexibility really is not required to perform functional movements.

According to Dr. Alex Jimenez’s compilation of articles on mobility and flexibility, individuals who don’t stretch their body often can experience shortened or stiffened muscles which decrease their ability to move effectively.

Walking with a Cane after Surgery or Injury: A Guide

Can using a cane help individuals after an injury, living with chronic pain or balance issues, or post-surgery? Walking With… Read More

September 5, 2024

Dealing with Antalgic Gait: Causes and Treatment Options

Individuals walking with a limp that results in pain could have an antalgic gait, an abnormal walking pattern commonly seen… Read More

August 8, 2024

Managing Extensor Tendonitis: Tips for Pain Relief and Recovery

Individuals with inflammation, pain, and swelling on the tops of their feet or hands could be experiencing extensor tendonitis. What… Read More

July 31, 2024

Voluntary Muscles: Controlling Movement and Function

Skeletal muscles attached to the arms, legs, neck, back, and trunk bones are voluntary and consciously controlled. Weakness or inability… Read More

July 10, 2024

The Benefits of Cycling for Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Guide

Can individuals with osteoarthritis can incorporate cycling to reduce joint pain and regain their joint mobility? Introduction The joints in… Read More

June 13, 2024

Various Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide

Can individuals with rheumatoid arthritis incorporate various exercises to reduce joint pain and inflammation in their hands and feet? Introduction… Read More

June 6, 2024

Water Aerobics: Low-Impact Exercise for All Fitness Levels

For individuals living with chronic pain and various diseases like Parkinson's, arthritis, and diabetes, can water aerobics be beneficial? Water… Read More

June 5, 2024

Mastering the Pilates Neutral Spine: Benefits and Technique

For individuals wanting to try Pilates for back pain and exercise, can learning how to find their neutral spine help… Read More

May 24, 2024

Treating Muscle Contracture: Restoring Flexibility and Function

Can physical therapies help relieve muscle contractures in individuals who have endured prolonged bed rest, inactivity, or lack of use… Read More

May 21, 2024

Neuropathic Gait: A Closer Look at Walking Abnormalities

Can physical therapies help treat a high steppage gait from injury or medical conditions and restore normal gait patterns for… Read More

May 15, 2024