MATcM Full Body Master Specialist | Movement and Wellness Educator | Balance.Strength.Life | Creator of Back to Barefoot course
Woodbury, MN
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Avidity came to MN in 2011 and has been helping people feel better, stronger and happier ever since. My name is Amber Baron and I am a Certified Muscle Activation Specialist.
What is MAT? Imagine your muscular system works like a sports team. Each player has a specific role within the team. If one player becomes injured, the remaining players need to step up and cover the injured player's position. They do this in addition to their own responsibilities. It can work, but over time the players wear down, become more prone to injury and eventually, if pushed too hard, will shut down.
Your body works in the same way. Each muscle is designed for a specific role working together to make the whole system work. When certain muscles are over-stressed, their ability to operate becomes compromised. The other muscles then tighten up to protect the body. This is called compensation. Over time it can lead to muscular imbalances, which are often the cause of fatigue, joint pain, instability and limited range of motion.
This is where MAT comes in. The focus of MAT is to identify and treat muscle weakness-not tightness. MAT helps to correct these muscle imbalances restoring normal body alignment, improving muscle function, and creating a foundation for optimal muscle strengthening and training, thereby, decreasing pain and reducing the risk of injury.
