Regardless of age, many of us suffer from chronic pain. Our muscles are “stuck” in the “on position” twenty-four hours a day, continually commanded to tighten, due to the brain’s response to stress. Using the Hanna Somatics approach to muscular pain relief, Martha Peterson explains how to become aware of teh way you move and adapt to stress. You’ll also find that fifteen minutes of performing the fully illustrated somatic exercises can result in more efficient and pain-free movement.
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Martha Peterson shows us a path to genuine physical education, awareness, and pain relief. This is a profoundly important book.
- Frank Forencich, author of Exuberant Animal and Change Your Body, Change the World
I just tested out both my website Book/DVD page (http://www.essentialsomatics.com/index.php?/hanna-somatics-book-dvd) and my blog Book/DVD page (http://essentialsomatics.wordpress.com/buy-the-dvd/). They both worked just fine to bring me to PayPal to buy the DVD. Please let me know what happened when you attempted to buy the DVD. If it still doesn’t work, let me know and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice so you can buy the DVD. So sorry you’re having trouble!
Thanks for getting in touch.
Martha
Hi, I live in the UK. Do you ship to the UK, and also will the DVD be in a PAL format which we use here in the UK?
Many thanks
Hi,
The DVD is not in the PAL form, but I’ve sold many DVDs to folks in the UK and they’re having no trouble viewing it. Perhaps they’re watching it on their computers? Shipping is included in the price, so it’s still free to the UK.
Any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Martha
Hi Martha,
Will your book “Move without Pain” be available in the UK when it is released next January, and if so where will I be able to buy it?
Thanks
Hi Elizabeth,
I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to buy my book in the UK. I’ll post more information once I get it from the publisher. I’ll also have it available through my website. I’m planning to be in the UK in October to teach a series of workshops and take appointments for private clinical sessions as well. Depending upon where you live you might want to participate and learn about Somatics in one of these workshops.
Once I get more definitive information about my book sales overseas I’ll let you know. Thanks for asking.
Martha
What is the best thing I can do to relieve IL band pain? Book? DVD? Stretches?, etc……65 yr old male cycler
Hi Richard,
Are you asking about the inguinal ligament? Please clarify and I will be happy to help you further. If it’s the inguinal ligament I have some ideas. The DVDs are very good for learning the basics, which you need no matter what your specific issue may be. I would not stretch. Read up on my blog and website about the difference between stretching and pandiculation. Stretching could only make matters worse. Pandiculation will help.
Please give me a bit more information and I’ll be back to you with an answer.
Thanks,
Martha
Thanks for the quick response. Sorry……..I meant the IT band in my original email and have found several resources on your website. Of your books/DVDs, which would you recommend for IT band pain?
Hi Richard,
My advice would be to do three things:
1. read my book for more in depth understanding of Hanna Somatics, and how it addresses muscle pain and movement differently (you can also read the book, Somatics, by Thomas Hanna. It’s excellent).
2. Purchase my “basics” DVD (Pain Relief Through Movement). It has all the basic exercises that I feel are important for everyone to learn. IT band pain develops due to an imbalance in the pelvis – created by the large trunk rotator muscles working differently on one side. Learn to release those muscles and regain balanced muscle function (which includes an even gait), and the IT band disappears.
3. Consider purchasing my “Pain-Free Legs and Hips” DVD as well. The exercises on this DVD are terrific for releasing the muscles of the hip joint/waist/legs for more effortless walking, running and moving in general.
I hope this helps. Where are you located, by the way? If there’s a certified practitioner in your area perhaps you can attend a class, workshop or clinical session to increase your learning so you can feel better faster.
I’m here to help. Let me know how it goes.
Martha
Thanks again for the quick response. I will take your advice on the book and DVDs. I am in the Chattanooga, TN. Please let me know if there are practitioners in this area.
Thanks….Richard
Martha, I am having a problem with my left thigh, left hand and arm jumping with muscle spasms and shaking. I feel my muscles tighten and I have focus and make it stop. This is waking me up from sleep and very annoying. My mother died last Aug, i had no sleep in days, I collapsed and have had this problem ever since. Will some of your techniques help?