A desk warrior’s silent nemesis
Summary
Kinetic Keystone is a program particularly beneficial for individuals with back pain, both current and historical. It's likely that these individuals will be most motivated to engage with the program. However, I strongly believe that nearly everyone can gain significantly from following this protocol.
Presently, the course is available on my website, craigvan.com. It's accessible from the homepage and is divided into two parts: the first is free, and the second is paid. These follow-along videos are designed to simulate a personal interaction with me as closely as possible.
Kinetic Keystone, derived from the Greek word 'kinesis' meaning motion, emphasizes that life is fundamentally about movement. In physics, kinetic energy is the energy of motion, related to mass and velocity, but broadly, it refers to anything in motion. The concept of kinetic is central to our lives; our movement is integral to our existence.
The term 'keystone' in masonry refers to the central wedge-shaped stone in an arch, crucial for the structure's integrity. In a broader sense, a keystone signifies something central to the existence or functioning of something else. In this context, we're discussing something vital to movement and, consequently, life.
I believe this course is beneficial for most people, not only as a starting point for those seeking guidance but also for high-performing athletes. It focuses on fundamental principles of movement.
This discussion will cover the motivation behind the course and its importance in our lives, particularly in preventing the risks associated with neglecting these principles.
I've previously explored these ideas in essays, emphasizing the necessity of such protocols due to our current lifestyles. The first reason to engage with this protocol is necessity, especially for those with sedentary jobs. Back pain, often underappreciated, can lead to a state of painful powerlessness. In the hierarchy of movement, injury prevention is paramount.
Back pain is a prevalent issue, with studies showing its significant impact globally. For example, the 2018 Global Burden of Disease Study found low back pain to be the leading cause of global disability, and a 2017 paper in Lancet highlighted it as the primary cause of disability worldwide.
This commonality of back pain is alarming, and it's often the result of long-term, repetitive damage, not sudden events. Professor Stuart McGill's research on lower back injuries shows they are typically the consequence of long-term repetitive stress.
Sitting is a major contributor to back pain, leading to structural weakness and neuromotor deficiencies. In my clinical practice, I've seen significant improvements in patients by addressing these issues. The 'Unset Your Back' and subsequent 'Kinetic Keystone' protocols aim to reverse the effects of chronic sitting.
The course contains comprehensive guides and exercises developed over years of experience. It's designed to help almost anyone reach a point of safe and confident movement, particularly in lifting heavy objects.
To sum up, prioritizing spinal health is crucial in our modern lifestyle. The next discussion will focus on the positive aspects and opportunities of prioritizing spinal health.
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This lesson forms a part of the KINETIC KEYSTONE course - head to the course page to find all relevant lessons organised into a coherent curriculum. 👇🏻
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