by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Balance, Falls Prevention, Self-Treatment
You get best results when you challenge your balance many (try 2-3) times a day! Wall Posture Practice – 2-3 times DAILY and whenever you feel the need 1. Find a wall or wall-substitute. 2. Stand about 6 inches away. Reach back with your hands and settle your...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Falls Prevention, Healthy Movement, Self-Treatment, Uncategorized
* To be used in conjunction with “Keys to Better Balance: Instructor Resource and Keys to Better Balance: Community and Instructor Resource” documents. Research shows to look for these Activity variety: The best classes include both strength exercises and...
by admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Healthy Movement, Self-Treatment
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by admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Pain Management, Self-Treatment
The muscles between your shoulder blades often get tired. When they are tired, they can sometimes get painful trigger points.Trigger points are knots in muscles. They often cause pain, and they pull and make the tissue around it feel tight, and difficult to relax....
by admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Pain Management, Self-Treatment
Using Tools – PRACTICE: You will find ways that work best for you! 1. SINK rather than PUSH.2. Start gently and slowly. Give it TIME to see if things feel better!3. Find the tender spot.4. MOVE the body part near it. a. Maybe it’s your knee b. Maybe it’s...
by admin | Jan 9, 2020 | Self-Treatment, Uncategorized
Anatomy Highlight: The Sternocleidomastoid, or the “SCM”, Trigger Points and Referred Pain You are probably more familiar with this muscle than you think. Look in a mirror. Place your palm upon your forehead. Watch the front of your neck as you press your...