How to Release Physical Aches and Pains in Only Minutes a Day
Busy lives require the tools that are going to assist us while we are
on the go. Let me back up for a quick moment here and give you my
background. I have been practicing the technique of Rolfing for over a
decade in my private practice, and have assisted thousands of people
attain greater ease and freedom in their bodies using deep myofacial
release, which is effective in attaining everything from relief from
chronic back pain of injury, permanent postural changes, to emotional
balance and a lot of conditions within this spectrum. The greatest
satisfaction of my work is when an individual requires my assistance
no longer and I have done my job of giving them enough information,
tools and techniques that they can continue to look after their bodies
and personal changes for themselves.
Often I am asked for tools that take as little time as possible or
like many other programs they also will get left in the garage or on
the shelf, unused and collecting dust. So as a form of support for my
clients and then decidedly everyone, even individuals that I may never
meet I decided to write an instruction manual and give my clients what
they were asking for. Which is a tool that can be used during a busy
day to release the tension of the day so that the accumulation of
tightness, pain and injury may be avoided.
The Myoball Technique was put on paper for everyone to benefit from.
It is recommended by many health practitioners and shared in part with
their clients and patients. This technique is very simple and easy to
use, releases pain and tension, increases circulation for healing and
you can take it with you anywhere you go because the tool that goes
with the technique is the size of a tennis ball, fitting in a purse,
glove box, suit case, or gym bag easily.
When was the last time you stretched for twenty minute straight in
order to release your calves and upper legs after a run thinking about
preventing shin splints and avoiding the stiffness that goes with a
heavier workout? Or were you busy focused on getting your work out in
and then getting on with the next task of the day. Stretching is
extremely important to the overall health and longevity of the body
and in my practice less than ten percent did enough. Even I find it
difficult to give the stillness and inactivity of stretching the value
it is due and it may take some time for us all to become yoga masters.
The Myoball Technique is complementary to the stretching that you do
and will aid you in keeping tight muscles released so that your
chiropractor or massage therapist can assist you in attaining greater
relaxation and alignment more easily. I always appreciate when a
client comes to see me a couple months after the last session and has
done a fabulous job maintaining the release that was gained. Many gain
even greater ease in their bodies because this tool can be used
throughout the day, everyday, so it gets used.
Ultimately, it is wise to have an educated practitioner of the human
body to aid in recognizing how your body is holding the stress in your
body physically and where your intention of release would benefit you
the greatest. Although even if your busy day dictates less
professional attention than would be optimum, this technique can be
very useful for you.
Next time your feet are hurting after a long day at work from standing
or sitting find a tennis ball, stand with feet parallel and about
shoulder width apart. Place the tennis ball under the ball of one foot
and watch that your knees stay soft and unlocked. Just stand there
reading, watching the news, on a break at work or when you are on the
phone with a friend for five minutes or longer. Remove the ball stand
with both feet on the floor and notice the difference. You may find
that the foot that the tennis ball was under feels flatter and softer
and that your calf muscle warms after being stretched and lengthened.
It was that easy and you were able to do something at the same time.
Next, it is important to do the same with the other foot for
approximately the same amount of time so that you keep your body
balanced from the ground up.
This technique can be used to ease and release hip pain, back pain,
leg tightness, tightness in the forearms and shoulders, the tension
associated with extended periods of standing or sitting. It can be
used to prevent and release the stiffness connected to working out or
the imbalance of challenges caused by jogging. I have recommended it
for growing pains, job repetitiveness like using a keyboard the
majority of the day, or being in a vehicle for extended periods.
Members of the BodyWealth Team use it everyday and choose to share it
with you as well so that you can feel great and have the quality of
life that allows you the energy and desire to do the things you enjoy
to do.
By Judy Lynn Wetherill
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