{"id":8323,"date":"2024-08-16T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/2024\/08\/16\/proprioception-sixth-sense\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T22:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T21:44:42","slug":"proprioception-sixth-sense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/2024\/08\/16\/proprioception-sixth-sense\/","title":{"rendered":"Proprioception: Our Sixth Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<body>\n\n<article class=\"bp-article-proprioception\">\n\n  <header class=\"bp-article-header\">\n\n    <div style=\"display:block; background-color:#eef5fb; color:#2a5d84; border-left:4px solid #2a7fba; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center; line-height:1.5;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:500; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;\">Body Dynamics &amp; Adaptability<\/div>\n      <div style=\"font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-top:6px;\">Blue Portance Dossiers<\/div>\n      <div style=\"font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; margin-top:10px; line-height:1.5;\">Proprioception, our sixth sense: how our body perceives and adjusts itself in space<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:0.92em; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; color:#444; margin:8px 0 16px 0; line-height:1.6;\">Do you experience discomfort when seated despite normal test results? Understanding proprioception means understanding how your body perceives mechanical stress\u2014and how to stimulate it to regain comfort and balance.<\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"bp-meta\">\n      <strong>By Gil Ayache<\/strong> \u2014 PhD Mines Paris \u00b7 co-founder of Blue Portance<br>\n      <time datetime=\"2026-05-16\">Updated May 16, 2026<\/time>\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/header>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SUMMARY -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1; border-left:4px solid #f0a500; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:6px; font-size:0.92em; color:#5a4a00; line-height:1.6;\">\n  <strong>Epistemic Note<\/strong> \u2014 This article presents physiological mechanisms drawn from the scientific literature in neuroscience and biomechanics. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic indication. The mechanisms described are presented for understanding purposes only; their clinical application falls under the jurisdiction of qualified healthcare professionals.\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"bp-summary\">\n  <p><strong>Summary<\/strong> \u2014 Proprioception is our body awareness: it allows us to perceive the position, movement, and orientation of our body in space, even without looking at or directly touching our limbs. Proprioceptive receptors\u2014muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs, and joint receptors\u2014continuously exchange information with the brain to build an internal representation of the body, essential for precise movements and stable balance. The bioactive Aporia\u00ae seat directly acts on this system by supporting postural micro-adjustments and stimulating the proprioceptive receptors of the four support segments, promoting a reduction in tension, improved movement fluidity, and progressive pain relief.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<nav class=\"bp-toc\">\n  <h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"#definition\">1. What Is Proprioception?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#receptors\">2. Proprioceptive Receptors: Who Detects What?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#balance\">3. Proprioception, Balance, and Movement Precision<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#aporia\">4. The Bioactive Aporia\u00ae Seat and Proprioception<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#effects\">5. Combined Effects: Comfort, Fluidity, Pain Reduction<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#exercises\">6. Exercises to Develop Proprioception<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#learn-more\">Learn More<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 1 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"definition\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">1. What Is Proprioception?<\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n    Proprioception is our body awareness. Furthermore, it allows us to perceive and understand the position, movement, and orientation of our body in space, even without looking at or directly touching our limbs.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    It is thanks to proprioception that we can move fluidly and perform precise actions, such as grasping an object or walking without stumbling. It also allows us to maintain our balance at all times and intuitively sense uncomfortable or painful positions before we even become consciously aware of them. It is rightfully our true 6th sense.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-example\">\n    <strong>\ud83d\udc49 A simple experiment to understand it:<\/strong>\n    <p>\n      Stand up with your eyes closed. Even without vision, you can still feel where your arms and legs are, how they are bent or extended, whether you raise or lower them. This is proprioception at work\u2014real-time, effortlessly, and without conscious thought.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <blockquote>\n    Proprioception operates silently, continuously, at every moment of our bodily life.\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 2 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"receptors\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">2. Proprioceptive Receptors: Who Detects What?<\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n    Millions of specialized sensory receptors\u2014called <strong>proprioceptors<\/strong>\u2014are distributed throughout the body: in muscle fibers, tendons, joints, and skin. There are three main families.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h3>2.1 Muscle Spindles<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Located within muscle fibers, they detect changes in <strong>muscle length and tension<\/strong>. As a primary action, they trigger dynamic postural adjustments; consequently, as soon as a muscle stretches, the spindle sends a signal to the brain to trigger the appropriate response.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h3>2.2 Golgi Tendon Organs<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Furthermore, these receptors are found at the muscle-tendon junction. They signal the tension exerted on the tendon and play a protective role by regulating muscle force to prevent overload, thereby acting as a safety limiter for the locomotor system.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h3>2.3 Joint Receptors<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Finally, those present in joint capsules inform the brain about the angle and position of the joints. By doing so, they enable a precise representation of overall posture and ensure fine coordination between body segments.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    These receptors continuously exchange information with the brain about the position, kinematics, and dynamics of the various body segments. The brain processes these signals and continually builds an <strong>internal representation of the body in space<\/strong>\u2014what we call body awareness or body schema.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <figure class=\"bp-figure\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proprioception-muscle-spindle-golgi-organ.png\"\n         alt=\"Educational scientific illustration showing two major proprioceptive receptors: on the left, the muscle spindle, located within muscle fibers, which detects muscle length and stretch changes; on the right, the Golgi tendon organ, located at the muscle-tendon junction, which detects mechanical tensions transmitted to the tendon. \u00a9 Blue Portance\"\n         class=\"bp-figure-image\"\n         loading=\"lazy\">\n    <figcaption class=\"bp-figure-caption\">\n      <span class=\"bp-fig-title\">Figure 1 \u2014 Muscle Spindle and Golgi Tendon Organ: Two Key Proprioceptive Receptors<\/span>\n      <span class=\"bp-fig-text\">Left: The muscle spindle continuously detects muscle length and stretch variations. Right: The Golgi tendon organ detects mechanical tensions transmitted to the tendon. Together, these receptors contribute to postural regulation, motor adaptation, force control, movement coordination, and tissue protection. Source: Roland Blumer et al., <em>Proprioceptors in extraocular muscles<\/em>, Experimental Physiology \/ The Physiological Society, March 2023.<\/span>\n    <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 3 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"balance\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">3. Proprioception, Balance, and Movement Precision<\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n  Essentially, thanks to all these receptors, the brain can automatically adjust muscle contraction and the necessary force to perform precise movements; therefore, we do not need to think about them or evaluate anything consciously. \n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    For instance, when you pick up a fragile object, your brain uses proprioceptive information to coordinate the muscles in your hand and arm. Consequently, this allows you to provide exactly the right amount of force and precision.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <blockquote>\n  Furthermore, the more developed our 6th sense is, the more accurate our internal representation of our body in space becomes. As a result, our movements are fluid, efficient, and safe. \n  <\/blockquote>\n\n  <p>\n    Because of this, athletes practicing precision sports\u2014such as gymnastics, archery, or dance\u2014develop particularly fine proprioception. Without it, none of these arts or disciplines would be possible.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Proprioception is also <strong>fundamental in maintaining postural balance<\/strong>. Consequently, it enables:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul class=\"bp-list\">\n    <li>detection of postural changes;<\/li>\n    <li>activation of adaptive muscle responses;<\/li>\n    <li>coordination of movements;<\/li>\n    <li>integration with other sensory systems (vision, inner ear).<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p>\n    Well-developed proprioception is crucial for preventing falls, correcting imbalances, maintaining stable posture, and performing movements safely.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Furthermore, research has shown that when proprioceptive information is stimulated\u2014for example, by applying light pressure or making small movements in a painful area\u2014this can <strong>reduce the perception of pain<\/strong>. Proprioceptive signals partially inhibit the nociceptive signals transmitted to the brain, creating a natural analgesic effect.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-key-point\">\n    <strong>\ud83d\udc49 Key Point:<\/strong>\n    <p>\n      Proprioception is not only useful for athletes. It is active at all times\u2014and especially when seated. Every postural micro-adjustment, every change in support, every slight trunk oscillation engages this system. This is precisely what the bioactive Aporia\u00ae seat seeks to preserve and stimulate.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 4 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"aporia\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">4. The Bioactive Aporia\u00ae Seat and Proprioception<\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n    The bioactive Aporia\u00ae seat<sup>*<\/sup> is a multi-articulated structure that supports and accompanies all movements while seated\u2014including the most imperceptible ones.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Its design is based on two complementary levels of proprioceptive action:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul class=\"bp-list\">\n    <li>The <strong>curved base<\/strong> supports macro-postural adjustments induced by trunk movements, preserving the overall mobility of the spine.<\/li>\n    <li>The <strong>4 independently articulated pads<\/strong>\u2014one under each thigh, one under each glute\u2014act directly on the proprioceptive receptors by continuously supporting the soft tissues of these four body segments and accompanying their micro-movements for postural regulation.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <blockquote>\n    It is precisely these support areas\u2014thighs and glutes\u2014that contain a high density of proprioceptive receptors. By continuously engaging them, Aporia\u00ae maintains a permanent sensorimotor dialogue between the body and the brain.\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-transition\">\n    <p>\n      <sup>*<\/sup> <strong>Note:<\/strong> We refer to it as a &#8220;seat&#8221; rather than a &#8220;cushion,&#8221; as Aporia\u00ae represents a new class of seating devices, somewhere between an exoskeleton and a cushion\u2014its multi-articulated structure sets it apart from conventional ergonomic cushions.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 5 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"effects\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">5. Combined Effects: Comfort, Fluidity, Pain Reduction<\/h2>\n\n <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n    The mobility of the Aporia\u00ae seat, in constant interaction with the proprioceptive system, produces four complementary effects. \n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-function\">\n    <h3 class=\"bp-function-title\">Movement Fluidity<\/h3>\n    <p><strong>Firstly<\/strong>, the combined support of macro-postural movements and regulatory micro-movements improves coordination. <strong>In addition<\/strong>, better proprioception promotes muscle harmony, making movements less stressful for muscle fibers, tendons, and fascia.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-function\">\n    <h3 class=\"bp-function-title\">Improved Postural Adjustment<\/h3>\n    <p><strong>Because<\/strong> the pads continuously support micro-movements, they help maintain proper postural alignment while reducing strain on joints and soft tissues. <strong>Ultimately<\/strong>, this contributes to both improved posture and a reduction in associated pain.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-function\">\n    <h3 class=\"bp-function-title\">Reduction of Muscle Tension<\/h3>\n    <p>When muscles are supported and accompanied, they can relax more easily and contract more fluidly. Additionally, less muscle tension also means less pressure on proprioceptive receptors\u2014and thus a reduction in the sensation of discomfort or pain.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-function\">\n    <h3 class=\"bp-function-title\">Enhanced Body Awareness<\/h3>\n    <p>With fibers under less painful stress, nerve sensations are reduced, and inflammation in certain areas is relieved. This gradually makes us more receptive to our own body awareness, better able to detect signals of tension or imbalance more easily and respond to them more quickly and fluidly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    These combined effects lead to an <strong>enhanced perception of comfort<\/strong> and a <strong>reduction in pain<\/strong> associated with musculoskeletal tension or imbalance.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-key-point\">\n    <strong>\ud83d\udc49 Key Point:<\/strong>\n    <p>\n      For some people, this rediscovery and pain relief can be almost immediate. However, it is through repeated sessions, day after day\u2014that neural plasticity helps\u2014that relief becomes lasting.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- SECTION 6 -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section id=\"exercises\" class=\"bp-section\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"bp-section-title\">6. Exercises to Develop Proprioception<\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"bp-lead\">\n    Several practices can strengthen proprioception by stimulating receptors and improving communication between the brain and the rest of the body.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul class=\"bp-list\">\n    <li>balancing on one leg (eyes open, then closed);<\/li>\n    <li>walking on unstable surfaces;<\/li>\n    <li>using balance boards;<\/li>\n    <li>practicing yoga or Pilates;<\/li>\n    <li>jump rope, dance;<\/li>\n    <li>Qi Gong, Shiatsu;<\/li>\n    <li>and, of course, daily use of the bioactive Aporia\u00ae seat.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"bp-example\">\n    <strong>\ud83d\udc49 Practical Advice:<\/strong>\n    <p>\n      It is important to start with exercises suited to your level and progress gradually according to your abilities. Do not hesitate to consult a healthcare professional or qualified trainer for personalized guidance.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- CTA -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section class=\"bp-section\">\n\n<div class=\"bp-cta\" style=\"background:#2a7fba;color:#ffffff;padding:28px;border-radius:8px;margin:50px 0 70px 0;text-align:center;\">\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#ffffff;\">\nDiscover Bioactive Aporia\u00ae Seats\n<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:18px 0; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.7;\">\nAporia\u00ae transforms the seated position into a space of stabilized mobility where proprioceptive receptors remain continuously active, promoting postural adjustment, movement fluidity, and progressive pain relief.\n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center; margin:32px 0 10px 0;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/product-category\/bioactive-cushions\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-flex;\nalign-items:center;\njustify-content:center;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\ncolor:#2a7fba;\npadding:0 2rem;\nmin-height:2.6em;\nborder-radius:25px;\ntext-decoration:none;\nfont-weight:700;\nmax-width:420px;\nwidth:100%;\nfont-size:1.08rem;\">\nDiscover Bioactive Aporia\u00ae Seats\n<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section class=\"bp-faq\">\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What exactly is proprioception?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      Proprioception is our ability to perceive the position, movement, and orientation of our body in space without relying on sight. It is based on specialized sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, which continuously transmit information to the brain.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Why is it called the &#8220;sixth sense&#8221;?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      Because proprioception is a sensory modality in its own right, distinct from the five classic senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch). It informs us about the internal state of our own body without requiring an external stimulus.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Can you improve your proprioception?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      Yes. Proprioception can be developed and strengthened through practice: balance exercises, unstable surfaces, yoga, dance, Pilates, or even daily use of a bioactive seat like Aporia\u00ae. Neural plasticity allows the brain to continually refine its internal representation of the body.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>How does Aporia\u00ae affect proprioception?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      Aporia\u00ae&#8217;s 4 independently articulated pads continuously support the soft tissues of the thighs and glutes\u2014areas rich in proprioceptive receptors\u2014while accompanying their micro-movements for postural regulation. This maintains a continuous sensorimotor dialogue between the body and the brain.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Can proprioception reduce pain?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      Research has shown that proprioceptive stimulation can partially inhibit pain signals transmitted to the brain, creating an analgesic effect. The gentle and continuous stimulation of receptors\u2014such as that induced by Aporia\u00ae\u2014can thus help reduce the perception of pain while seated.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Are the effects immediate?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-content\">\n      For some people, certain effects (fluidity, relief) may be felt quickly. However, it is through regular use, day after day, that the brain can durably integrate new proprioceptive information thanks to its plasticity.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<br>\n\n<h2 id=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n<section class=\"bp-bdc-box bp-bdc-box--soft\">\n  <h3>Go Further: Proprioception in Images<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    This Arte documentary illustrates, through concrete examples and clinical observations, the mechanisms described on this page: the role of proprioception in movement, nervous system adaptation, the importance of micro-movements, and neural plasticity.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    It is a useful supplement to visualize these phenomena and grasp their reality through real-life situations.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;margin-top:10px;\">\n    <iframe\n      src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aPSRpLZHvhQ?rel=0&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;playsinline=1\"\n      title=\"Proprioception \u2013 Arte\"\n      frameborder=\"0\"\n      allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n      allowfullscreen\n      style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\">\n    <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p style=\"font-size:0.9em;margin-top:8px;\">\n    Source: Arte \u2014 Proprioception, Our Sixth Sense\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<h3>Explore More on Blue Portance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>How to Act on Fascia<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/2026\/05\/08\/rehabilitation-cushion-aporia\/\">\u00ab Acting on Fascia: Load Variability and Micro-Movements \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Understanding Fascia and Tensegrity<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/2026\/04\/26\/fascia-and-pain\/\">\u00ab Fascia and Pain: The Invisible System of Constraint Regulation \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>The Importance of Micro-Movements<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/2026\/01\/07\/pelvic-mobility-micro-movements\/\">\u00ab Why Moving a Little Is More Important Than Moving a Lot? \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n  <li>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Postural Harmony \u2014 Part 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/blueportance.com\/en\/2026\/05\/10\/bioactive-seat-cushion-acting-fascia\/\">\u00ab How Aporia\u00ae Restores Postural Dynamics While Seated \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- ========================= -->\n<!-- REFERENCES -->\n<!-- ========================= -->\n\n<section class=\"bp-references\">\n  <h3>Scientific References<\/h3>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>\n      Roland Blumer, G\u00e9nova Carrero-Rojas, Paula M. Calvo, Johannes Streicher, Rosa R. de la Cruz, Angel M. Pastor \u2014 <em>Proprioceptors in extraocular muscles<\/em> \u2014 Experimental Physiology, published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd on behalf of The Physiological Society, March 3, 2023.\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1113\/EP090764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:0.8em; margin-left:5px;\">[Source]<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      SOLINAS Miguel, JAUNET Th\u00e9o, DENOUN Brice \u2014 <em>La proprioception<\/em> \u2014 CNRS.\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/perso.liris.cnrs.fr\/amelie.cordier\/wiki\/lib\/exe\/fetch.php?media=ens:proprioception.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:0.8em; margin-left:5px;\">[CNRS PDF]<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      Brian Resnick \u2014 <em>The silent &#8220;sixth&#8221; sense<\/em> \u2014 Vox, 2019.\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-highlight\/2019\/11\/22\/20920762\/proprioception-sixth-sense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:0.8em; margin-left:5px;\">[Read the article]<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      Panjabi, M. M. (1992). The stabilizing system of the spine. <em>Journal of Spinal Disorders<\/em>.\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1572333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:0.8em; margin-left:5px;\">[PubMed Source]<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      Schleip, R. (2003). Fascial plasticity \u2013 a new neurobiological explanation. <em>Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies<\/em>.\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12487071\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size:0.8em; margin-left:5px;\">[PubMed Source]<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<p class=\"bp-copyright\" style=\"font-size:0.85em; color:#6b7280; margin-top:40px;\">\n\u00a9 Blue Portance \u2014 2023, updated May 2026.<br>\nReproduction and distribution permitted for non-commercial purposes,\nsubject to source citation:\n\u00ab Blue Portance \u2013 SBNFA\u2122 Doctrine \u00bb.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Body Dynamics &#038; Adaptability Blue Portance Dossiers Proprioception, our sixth sense: how our body perceives and adjusts itself in space Do you experience discomfort when seated despite normal test results? 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