When Left is Right - January Tip of the Month

AMBIDEXTROUS: Latin: Amber = Right, Dexter = Hand. adverb
First known in 1646. 1) using both hands with equal ease 2) usually skillful or versatile 3) characterized by duplicity; double dealing

Even though when one looks in the mirror at one’s self we often see a symmetry and equal halves, but that is only true at the surface. All too often people ignore the difference between our two halves until we use our right hand for eating, writing, throwing, picking things up, or vice versa if you’re left handed. Well, it doesn’t stop there. This strange phenomenon happens to nearly everyone and it is difficult to explain. This doesn’t matter so much when we write or eat, but it speaks volumes when we exercise and as we age.

But never fear. Often it is a matter of neurologically educating joints, muscles and kinetic networks. For example, learn to write with the opposite hand, learn to balance equally well on each leg, pick up objects with your less dominate side, carry bags on the other side for a change. When working out with resistance use one side at a time or one leg or arm at a time. Find that equal balance.

For most of us, LEFT is right and out goal is to make the opposite the same.

Corey Robertson C.P.T
Sabes JCC
January Tip of the Month