Back, hip joint, knee pain, and piriformis syndrome pain are common reasons people seek out Hanna Somatics for pain relief. Many clients present with posture that is “out of balance” – meaning that their hips and pelvis are not level, their leg length is uneven and their gait is not smooth. Some clients have said [...]
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Why Am I Limping, and Is It Cause For Concern?
Posted in Back pain, Hip pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Piriformis syndrome, Somatic Exercises on April 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Foam Rollers: Do They Really Help Sore Hips, Glutes and Muscle Pain?
Posted in Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Pandiculation, Sensory Motor Amnesia, sports/fitness training, tagged pandiculation, Sensory Motor Amnesia, sports training on March 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are foam rollers really all that useful? Many of my readers have asked me about foam rollers. What do I think about them? Can they really eliminate muscle pain that develops over time? If you’re looking for more than temporary relief – no, they don’t. In fact, I would say that they might even invoke [...]
How Somatics Can Help Cyclists Relieve Muscle Pain
Posted in Back pain, Hip pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Knee pain, Somatic Exercises, sports/fitness training, tagged back pain, hip pain, knee pain, Sensory Motor Amnesia, sports training on February 21, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Cycling is a universal activity – one that can be done casually as a form of transportation, or one that can be done competitively. Cycling, whether competitive or for pleasure, has the potential for serious injury, sensory motor amnesia and a host of painful muscular conditions. The most frequent problems facing cyclists are accidents, knee [...]
How Somatics Can Help Runners
Posted in Hip pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Knee pain, Plantarfascitis, sports/fitness training, tagged hip pain, iliotibial band pain, knee pain, sports training on February 12, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Running is one of the most convenient activities available for those who want to move vigorously. University of Utah biologist David Carrier hypothesized that our ability to run long distances evolved in humans for the simple reason that the ability to pursue predators for long distances (endurance hunting) meant a steady food supply. We were [...]
Why Iliotibial Band Stretches Don’t Work, and What Does
Posted in Hip pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Knee pain, Stretching, tagged hip pain, iliotibial band pain, knee pain, stretching on February 1, 2012 | 22 Comments »
Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a common problem with runners and cyclists. The iliotibital band, commonly known as the “IT band,” is a band of tissue extending from the hip, along the outside of the thigh and knee. With “Iliotibial Band Syndrome” the IT band becomes very tight and sore, making it difficult to exercise. How [...]
