Let’s start with the first one. The first part I will address is having optimal mechanical function of your body. Optimal mechanical functioning means that your body is moving in its proper way meaning you are able to perform your intended bodily movements the right way. This can range from simple tasks like being able to sit up in the morning when you get out of bed (you’d be surprised how many people suffer with this task alone), being able to comb your hair or brush your teeth to more complex bodily movements like walking, running or swimming etc. Your body needs to have optimal mechanical functioning in order to complete all these activities and more with relative ease. Mechanical dysfunction of your body would lead to things like muscle spasms, weakness or strains. And these alone would make any of the above tasks much more challenging.
But the question I want to leave with you and in the next three blogs as I lay out the different parts of optimal functioning is this: What controls and directs your body to be able to move properly? Some of you may already know this answer and that’s awesome. But for those who don't know yet, think about it and as you read my next few blogs you’ll see where I’m going with this.
In the meantime, keep moving and keep healthy.
Dr. Tyler A. Kong