Muscle Activation Brighton™️ Getting to the root cause of shoulder pain.
Relieve Shoulder Pain with Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) in Brighton, UK.
Greg Roskopf's Muscle Activation Techniques® is a non-medical form of manual therapy designed to evaluate and treat muscular imbalances that can often contribute to shoulder pain and movement limitations.
Sian Hughes
Understanding Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily life, from limiting your range of motion to causing persistent discomfort.
Whether it's the result of an injury, poor posture, or repetitive strain, shoulder pain often stems from muscle imbalances that lead to dysfunction and instability in the shoulder joint.
Traditional treatments may focus on reducing symptoms with medications or physical therapy, but these approaches often fail to address the underlying cause of the problem.
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) offers a different approach, targeting the root cause of muscle dysfunction to provide lasting relief from shoulder pain.
Shoulder pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily life, from limiting your range of motion to causing persistent discomfort.
Whether it's the result of an injury, poor posture, or repetitive strain, shoulder pain often stems from muscle imbalances that lead to dysfunction and instability in the shoulder joint.
Traditional treatments may focus on reducing symptoms with medications or physical therapy, but these approaches often fail to address the underlying cause of the problem.
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) offers a different approach, targeting the root cause of muscle dysfunction to provide lasting relief from shoulder pain.
What is Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®)?
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) is a specialised method developed to identify and correct muscular imbalances that contribute to pain and movement limitations.
By focusing on improving the communication between the nervous system and the muscles, MAT® helps restore proper muscle function, leading to reduced pain and improved performance.
Unlike other treatments that may involve stretching or strengthening alone, MAT® specifically targets weak or inhibited muscles. Through a series of precise, hands-on techniques, MAT® helps activate these muscles, restoring balance and function to the entire shoulder complex...
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) is a specialised method developed to identify and correct muscular imbalances that contribute to pain and movement limitations.
By focusing on improving the communication between the nervous system and the muscles, MAT® helps restore proper muscle function, leading to reduced pain and improved performance.
Unlike other treatments that may involve stretching or strengthening alone, MAT® specifically targets weak or inhibited muscles. Through a series of precise, hands-on techniques, MAT® helps activate these muscles, restoring balance and function to the entire shoulder complex...
How MAT® Can Help with Shoulder Pain?
The shoulder is a highly mobile joint, relying on a delicate balance of muscles to function correctly. When certain muscles in the shoulder become weak or inhibited, other muscles may overcompensate, leading to pain, stiffness, and even injury. These compensatory patterns can cause chronic shoulder pain and restrict your ability to move freely.
MAT® addresses shoulder pain by:
1. Assessing Muscle Weaknesses:
MAT® practitioners begin by evaluating the specific muscles around the shoulder that may not be functioning properly. This thorough assessment helps pinpoint the root cause of your pain.
2. Activating Inhibited Muscles:
Once the weak or inhibited muscles are identified, the MAT® practitioner uses targeted techniques to activate these muscles, improving their strength and responsiveness.
3. Restoring Muscle Balance:
By restoring balance to the shoulder muscles, MAT® helps to alleviate pain, reduce strain on the joint, and improve overall shoulder function.
4. Enhancing Mobility:
With the proper muscles activated and balanced, you'll experience greater mobility and less discomfort, allowing you to perform daily activities and exercises with ease.
5. Preventing Future Injuries:
By maintaining balanced muscle function, MAT® helps prevent future injuries and recurring pain, ensuring long-term shoulder health.
"With Ryan we treated all the muscles that hold the shoulder in place and the before and after pictures show it's now sat in a much better position. Importantly the pain has gone and I'm able to play golf without the burning feeling after the round."* Andy Large
"I highly recommend Ryan. His knowledge & skills are excellent. I'm all about treating the underlying issue, and not symptom management. No Chiropractic, Massage or physio has got me anywhere near the physiological change that MAT does in terms of improving/restoring function."*
Meet Ryan Phillips, Brighton's Only Certified MAT® Specialist
Due to MAT®'s education programme being held in the United States, there are currently only 6 fully certified MAT® practitioners in the UK. Ryan is the only MAT® practitioner in Brighton, and Sussex, making him the go-to expert for those struggling with shoulder pain.
Clients frequently travel from neighbouring counties (and even countries) to gain access to Ryan's help and expertise.
With over 20 years of experience in fitness and muscle function, Ryan is dedicated to helping his clients achieve pain relief and improved performance through MAT®.
Ryan takes a personalised approach to each client, understanding that every case of shoulder pain is unique.
He tailors his MAT® sessions to target the specific muscle imbalances contributing to your pain, helping you regain strength, stability, and comfort in your shoulder.
Why Choose Ryan Phillips for MAT®?