are you borrowing movement?


are you borrowing movement?

last week we chatted about the three A’s in redesigning your fascial system

today we’re chatting about a fourth piece of that puzzle…borrowing movement.

borrowing movement is when we use parts of our body to do jobs they weren’t really designed for, also known as compensating.

example: I have a pattern of lifting with my mid back rather than my legs + butt 🙃

borrowing movement is a very common habit we can get ourselves into if we’re not applying the three A’s. it happens when we’re:

  • not aware of our movements
  • not making adjustments for more beneficial movements
  • not allowing ourselves to be human and take a rest or do a little less

but don’t get down on yourself just yet…because the fascial system is designed for sharing the load it makes it a little tricky to spot when borrowing is happening.

that’s why I created these nerdy little checklists that highlight common signs you might be borrowing movement.

2 minute subtle shift…

check out my most recent checklist to identify when you might borrowing movement specifically as it relates to the activity of gardening + landscaping.

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻

reply and let me know if anything stands out to you or if you have a pattern of borrowing movement in one area.

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suburban hippie life | movement designer

for the fascia-curious. my weekly 'fascia facts' newsletter shares a quick nugget of info. about our internal architecture that dictates our posture, our breath, and ultimately how much we feel at home in our body. plus a 2 minute 'subtle shift' to easily apply the learning to daily routines ✌🏻

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