From Pain to Power: The Journey to Movement Restoration

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In this week's episode, Mark Shropshire, a renowned figure in the realm of movement assessment and rehabilitation, explains the importance of foundational movement resets like diaphragmatic breathing, head control, rolling, rocking, and crawling. These staples of the 'Original Strength' system are demonstrated to improve core stability, enhance proprioception, and alleviate common aches and pains. Key Takeaways:

• Foundational Movements: Mark outlines the five crucial resets of the 'Original Strength' system—diaphragmatic breathing, head control, rolling, rocking, and crawling—and their roles in improving stability and mobility.

• Diaphragmatic Breathing: The critical importance of diaphragmatic breathing is discussed, from its role in core engagement to its effects on the parasympathetic nervous system for better 'rest and digest' functions.

• Proprioceptive Training: The episode emphasizes the significance of proprioception in maintaining body stability and how fundamental movement patterns enhance proprioceptive feedback.

• Misconceptions in Fitness: A critical look into common misconceptions like stretching as a one-size-fits-all solution and the fallacy that an impressive physique necessarily indicates optimal health.

• Holistic Health Approach: Insight into how foundational movements influence the interconnected systems of the body, promoting better neurological and physical health.

More of Mark Shropshire: Mark Shropshire is an Original Strength Master Instructor and the president and CEO of Shropshire Sports Training, located in Longmont, Colorado. He has been training athletes and other professionals since 1995. Mark has had the opportunity to work with and consult a wide variety of athletes in his career, which includes members of the NFL, MLB, NHL, Professional Soccer, US Marshals, US Secret Service, SWAT, Department of Defense Emergency Regional Response Team, Naval Special Warfare, Army Special Operations, as well as numerous individuals who play college sports at division I, II and III levels. Before owning his own company, Mark was the director of Cal Ripken Jr. Sports Acceleration from 1998 – 2002. Mark has been active with Original Strength since 2012. During his tenure with OS he has written numerous blogs, conducted workshops across the United States and Japan as well as co-authoring the book Original Strength Performance and a booklet titled “Pressing Reset for Healthy Shoulders.” Mark earned a Master's in Human Performance from the University of Montana in 1998. He is a Level II FMS and CKFMS practitioner and is formerly certified in Kettlebell instruction through both the Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) and Strong First (SF). He also holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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