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Tendons and Ligaments are Underappreciated and Overlooked Parts of the Body
But research shows that strengthening them can lead to better mobility and function
In my youth, I discovered that my tendons and ligaments are loose, which makes my joints more flexible or hypermobile than most. However, this also makes me prone to dislocation, as my flexible attachments make it easier for my bones to slip from their joints. As a result, I’ve always paid close attention to my joint health, formed regular exercise habits, and experimented with ways to keep them as stable as possible.
My bodily knowledge expanded thanks to my enduring curiosity and the almost decade I spent studying it as a licensed massage therapist. Yet, as my knowledge grew, I’ve observed countless people who seemed unaware of proper body mechanics and the importance of connective tissues to our physical well-being.
So, I’ve decided to write about it because the world is scary, our lives are busy, and we should do everything we can to feel as good as possible.
What Are Connective Tissues?
Muscles tend to receive all the attention and glory in a conversation about strength. But as with so many other things that hog the limelight, muscles would be nothing…
