Rowing was one of the oldest Olympic sports. It is still popular today in high school and collegiate sports (more commonly known as crew). Rowing is also a popular workout routine at the gym. There are two different kinds of rowing: sweep rowing, in which the rower has one oar, held with both hands, and [...]
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How Somatics Can Help Rowers Relieve Muscle Pain
Posted in Back pain, Hip pain, Knee pain, Somatic Exercises, sports/fitness training, tagged back pain, knee pain, pain relief, sports training on February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Pain-Free DVD Series Coming Soon from Essential Somatics
Posted in Back pain, Hip pain, Knee pain, Movement, Shoulder pain, Somatic Exercises on December 6, 2011 | 6 Comments »
If you enjoyed learning the basic Somatic Exercises of Hanna Somatic Education on my PAIN RELIEF THROUGH MOVEMENT DVD, you’ll love learning even more Somatic Exercises on my upcoming DVDs. These are movements you can learn to add to what you already know in order to not only create variety in your daily Somatics practice, but [...]
Long Lasting Pain Relief for Knee Pain
Posted in Knee pain, Somatic Exercises, walking, tagged Hanna Somatic Education, knee pain, Somatic Exercises, walking on November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I used to have “bad knees.” I’d been a dancer for 15 years, had several knee surgeries, and found myself, at age 40 unable to kneel for long periods of time and challenged if I had to sit cross-legged on the floor. Those days are gone. My knees are no longer “bad.” In fact, they’re [...]
Are Athletes Smarter Than the Rest of Us?
Posted in Back pain, Health, Hip pain, Knee pain, Movement, Muscle pain conditions, Play, Posture, Shoulder pain, sports/fitness training on August 2, 2011 | 3 Comments »
In my Somatic Education training we had to write a paper on why the study of neurophysiology was important to the practice of Hanna Somatic (Clinical Somatic) Education. The unique methods used in private clinical sessions of Somatics are based in neurophysiology: the brain controls the muscles, and movement gives feedback to the brain, making [...]
Standing Up is Better For Your Health
Posted in Back pain, Breathing, Health, Hip pain, Knee pain, Muscle pain conditions, Posture, Shoulder pain, Sitting, Uncategorized on July 7, 2011 | 7 Comments »
I’ve covered the subject of sitting in several previous blog posts – one of which has a link to some great Somatic Movements you can do while seated at your desk. Sitting and the damage done to most of us through hours of sitting at desks, computers and in cars, is a healthcare problem. It’s [...]
Movement That’s Important Should Be Practiced Every Day
Posted in Back pain, Hanna Somatic Education, Health, Hip pain, Knee pain, Movement, Uncategorized, tagged back pain, hip pain, knee pain, movement, neck pain, pain relief on June 19, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Clients are often shocked at how quickly they are able to regain their mobility and reverse their pain using the methods and movement of Hanna Somatics. They’ve tried massage, physical therapy, Rolfing, trigger point therapy, chiropractic, injections, surgery, stretching and yoga in an effort to eliminate their back, neck, sciatica, shoulder, hip pain, knee or [...]
Essential Somatics Pain Relief DVD Available Now!
Posted in Back pain, Foot pain, Hanna Somatic Education, Health, Hip pain, Knee pain, Movement, Muscle pain conditions, Shoulder pain, Uncategorized, tagged Hanna Somatic Education, hip pain, knee pain, movement, neck pain, pain relief, trauma on May 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Essential Somatics Pain Relief Through Movement DVD is now available through Essentialsomatics.com. If you would like to order, please contact Martha. I’m please to now offer you a DVD of 13 easy, safe Somatic Movements to begin learning to relieve muscle pain, increase flexibility and improve overall movement. You will be able to play [...]
