Erector spinae not one of the targeted myofascial groups?

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Rmvdh
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Erector spinae not one of the targeted myofascial groups?

Post by Rmvdh »

Hi Bernie,

According to Paul Grilley the purpose of Yin Yoga is to stress 14 Skeleton groups and 10 Myofascial groups.

I was wondering why the erector spinae isn't one of the targeted Myofascial groups. I think that in all forward bends like Caterpillar we do stress the erector spinae?

Thanks and regards,
René
Bernie
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Re: Erector spinae not one of the targeted myofascial groups?

Post by Bernie »

Hello René

Paul Grilley includes the erector spinae in what he categorizes as the 10th myofascial group. "Thoracolumbar Muscles: Folding forward stretches them, standing up or lifting something up contracts and strengthens them."

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Bernie
Rmvdh
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Re: Erector spinae not one of the targeted myofascial groups?

Post by Rmvdh »

That makes sense, thanks a lot Bernie!

René
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