Marin County Physical Therapy: The Squat Mechanics Audit
In the Bay Area, high performance is the standard. Whether you are chasing hypertrophy in the weight room, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or hiking the trails around San Rafael, your body needs to be resilient.
But what happens when the most foundational movement in sports—the squat—starts causing sharp lower back pain?
More Than Just a Gym Exercise
The squat is not just an exercise reserved for powerlifters; it is a fundamental human movement. You squat every time you get in and out of a chair or your car. If your mechanics are flawed during these basic daily tasks, adding a barbell or the dynamic stress of a BJJ roll will inevitably lead to injury.
The Three Silent Squat Killers
In our sports rehab sessions, we conduct a deep mechanical audit of your squat to find the energy leaks. We look for three primary culprits:
Shooting the Knees: If your knees shoot forward before your hips hinge back, you are abandoning your posterior chain.
Loss of Spinal Integrity: Many athletes lose control at the bottom of the squat, allowing their pelvis to tuck under (the "butt wink"). This loaded flexion places dangerous pressure on the lumbar discs.
The Lateral Shift: Often, an athlete will subconsciously shift their weight to one side to avoid a subtle pinch or weakness. This creates massive asymmetrical force through the pelvis.
Building the Anti-Fragile Athlete At Dragon Physical Therapy, we don't just treat the pain; we fix the pattern. During our 30-Day Anti-Fragile Intensive, we identify your specific directional preference and retrain your motor control. We ensure your hips do the work so your spine doesn't have to.
Live in the Bay Area? Book your Anti-Fragile Assessment here.
