Find Your Fit - Kinetic Chain Release
This month Clare Stobart talk to CPASE’s Sal Russ about the benefits of Kinetic Chain Release
Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) is akin to a comprehensive body maintenance check-up, similar to how you would regularly service your car to ensure its smooth operation. Incorporating KCR into your training regimen can be highly beneficial in addressing any minor discomforts that may arise in everyday life.
With an extensive background spanning over three decades, Sal Russ has garnered vast experience working alongside top-tier trainers and imparting knowledge to fitness professionals across the UK. She holds the highest certifications in personal training, sports therapy, clinical pilates, functional movement, pre and post natal care, and is a skilled practitioner of KCR.
Passionate about injury prevention, Sal firmly believes in integrating KCR into your fitness routine. Renowned for her expertise in postural rehabilitation and spinal injuries, she has gained recognition for her exceptional knowledge in this field.
Developed by Scottish physiotherapist Hugh Gilbert, Kinetic Chain Release is a practical and scientifically supported protocol. By employing a series of specific stretches, it delicately releases tension in pivotal joints throughout the body.
A fundamental advantage of KCR lies in its holistic approach, addressing the root causes of physical issues rather than merely treating symptoms. By tackling underlying imbalances within the body’s kinetic chain, KCR assists in preventing future injuries and fostering long-term health and wellbeing.
KCR has demonstrated particular effectiveness in individuals suffering from chronic pain such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. These types of discomfort often stem from imbalances or dysfunctions within the body’s kinetic chain, which can be exacerbated by poor posture, lack of exercise, or repetitive stress. By restoring proper alignment and mobility, KCR helps alleviate pain and enhance the quality of life for those experiencing chronic pain.
Furthermore, KCR can prove invaluable for athletes and sports enthusiasts aiming to optimise performance and prevent injuries. By enhancing range of motion, flexibility, and balance, KCR diminishes the risk of injuries and overall physical performance. It also accelerates recovery time from injuries while elevating athletic capabilities.
By releasing accumulated tension within key joints, KCR empowers individuals to eliminate restrictions and restore their body’s natural alignment.
From personal experience, KCR has been instrumental in addressing problematic areas in my shoulders and back. During sessions, Sal adeptly releases tension that I struggle to alleviate through other means. Starting from the feet and working up through the body’s interconnected kinetic chain, she skillfully dissipates built-up tension and energy, allowing my body to relax into its natural state.
Post-treatment, it is common to experience a sense of relaxation and fatigue due to the release of stored energy and emotions. Physically, it refocuses my posture and addresses minor misalignments in my spine. Fascial restrictions often lead to referred pain, making it crucial to consider the body as a whole. Sal’s holistic approach enables her to pinpoint the root cause in specific joints and prescribe targeted exercises to rectify imbalances within the gym. KCR operates on the principle that weakness in one area of the skeleton can have consequential effects elsewhere.
Sal explained the reasons behind the tightness and limited mobility in my neck, back, and shoulders. The instability of my shoulder blades can be attributed to repetitive weight training that primarily engages larger muscle groups while neglecting the stabilising muscles of the shoulders. Additionally, my frequent participation in padel contributes to tightness in my chest and shoulders.
A holistic and gentle treatment, KCR excels in joint mobilisations and deep muscle stretches. The benefits are often immediately noticeable, with reports indicating that it is 90% faster than other clinical norms.
Beyond its prowess as a pain relief modality, KCR also aids digestion and reduces stress by enhancing the nervous system. It improves blood circulation, reduces muscle tension, enhances range of motion and flexibility and promotes long-term health and wellbeing.
Here are some simple effective exercises designed to help correct the imbalances in your upper body:
#1 - Dumb Waiter
#2 - Thoracic Chest Opener
#3 - Superman
Client Testimonials
“I went to see Sal with a long term back injury after visiting many physios who had made the discomfort and pain worse in my back. After Sal’s first treatment, I immediately felt better. After a few KCR sessions, she really reduced my pain symptoms and gave me long term relief. Even months later I do not suffer from any pain.”
“Initially I was so nervous to visit Sal as I have had discs that have been replaced and my surgeon can’t do anything more for my lower back. I have had 4 operations on my shoulder too so I had lost a lot of confidence to exercise. When I came to Sal I actually cried with relief as I was able to move the first time after Sal’s KCR sessions and PT training.”
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