gamma loop Archives - Somatic Movement Center https://somaticmovementcenter.com/category/gamma-loop/ Discover the secret to living pain-free. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:55:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What Really Causes Muscle Cramps? https://somaticmovementcenter.com/what-really-causes-muscle-cramps/ Tue, 25 May 2021 17:07:21 +0000 https://somaticmovementcenter.com/?p=12943 What really causes muscle cramps? Muscle cramps have long been attributed to electrolyte depletion and dehydration, especially when they occur in athletes. However, research does not support these theories, and instead points to altered neuromuscular control and muscle fatigue as the culprits. In this post, I'll summarize the research and explain why muscle cramps [...]

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]]> What is the Stretch Reflex (Myotatic Reflex)? https://somaticmovementcenter.com/stretch-reflex-myotatic-reflex/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:49:06 +0000 https://somaticmovementcenter.com/?p=11902 You can listen to Sarah's podcast on this topic here: What is the stretch reflex (myotatic reflex)? From a young age, we’re taught that stretching is a necessary part of any workout routine. If we’re involved in sports or physical training, we stretch to warm up, cool down, and during breaks to help [...]

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]]> What is the Gamma Loop? https://somaticmovementcenter.com/gamma-loop/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:06:04 +0000 https://somaticmovementcenter.com/?p=11806 You can listen to Sarah's podcast on this topic here: What is the gamma loop? The gamma loop (also referred to as the alpha-gamma loop) is a feedback loop in our nervous system that regulates the level of tension in our muscles. The way the gamma loop works can get a little confusing, [...]

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