Understanding the Muscles in Cheerleading:
:Competitive cheerleading is more than just routines and stunts; it's a physically demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, and precision. Whether you're a cheerleader, coach, or parent, you know how important it is to keep the team healthy and at the top of their game. Neuromuscular therapy is a powerful tool that can help cheerleaders stay strong, recover faster, and avoid injuries that could shorten their careers or impact scholarship opportunities.
Cheerleaders use almost every muscle in their bodies during routines, but certain muscles are more important depending on the event. Let's break down some key muscles, their trigger points, and how neuromuscular therapy can help with each.
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Erector Spinae
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Trigger points in the lower back can lead to discomfort when performing flips or holding up stunts.
Abs and Lower Back
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper arm, shoulder blade
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
These are often found in the back of the shoulder and can cause pain when lifting arms for stunts or jumps.
Shoulders (Deltoids)
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Hip Flexors, Adductors Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, IliopsoasPain can radiate to the hip buttocks or calf
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Pain in the hips can affect flexibility and make splits and kicks harder to perform., reduces groin strain, and supports powerful kicking and fast directional change
Hips
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Upper back, between shoulder blades
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Reduces tension, improves range of motion, and enhances shoulder stability
Upper Back
Trigger Point Referral Patterns:
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Pain can radiate to the Achilles tendon
Neuromuscular Therapy Benefits
Tight spots in the thighs or calves can make jumps and landings painful.
Thighs and Calves
Enhanced Recovery:
Speed up muscle repair, reduce post-game soreness, and optimize recovery time between intense training sessions.
Improved Flexibility
ncrease your range of motion, allowing for fluid and efficient movements that give you an edge on the field.
Mental Focus:
Reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being, allowing you to perform at your best.
Injury Prevention and Recovery
I prioritize the well-being of your athletes and aim to reduce the risk of injuries. Trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, FST-Neuromyofascial Tissue Practice, and Vodder Certified Manual Lymph Drainage, enabling me to identify potential areas of weakness or imbalance and provide targeted treatments to prevent injuries. In case of injuries, we offer effective recovery strategies to expedite healing and get your players back in the game.
Pain Relief and Management:
I address muscle imbalances, release tension, and identify potential injury-prone areas, helping avoid setbacks and stay in peak condition. I understand that football players often experience chronic pain due to the physical demands of the sport. I have extensive experience in managing and alleviating pain through personalized soft therapy sessions. I work closely with your athletic team to understand their pain patterns and provide relief, allowing them to focus on their performance without discomfort.
Mobile Detailed Soft Tissue Therapy to Get You Relief. prolong sports careers by helping pro athletes, reduce the possibility, of injury and the loss of mobility. Let me help you do what you love, for longer. Whether you're a aspiring or current pro athlete aiming to boost your performance for an upcoming event, prevent or recover from injuries, or a retired pro athlete managing chronic pain, I've got you covered! When you book a session with me, there's no guessing which soft tissue is causing your discomfort because pain has a pattern.