Massage and Flexibility

Posture and Flexibility

Most of the patterns in our body that keep us tight with tension have been based on habitual ways of holding our posture.  So it makes sense that in order to correct our posture, we need to release our old ways of moving, and on a sensory and proprioceptive level, re-educate ourselves to move differently.

So what is the best way to lengthen and restore posture?

Fascial Bodywork Massage and Postural Exercises are both excellent tools to find center and structural alignment.

Ida Rolf was a Pioneer in putting a 10 series of Fascial Bodywork sessions into a recipe to address the whole body as an interconnected working organism.  She saw the body as a web of interlacing connective tissue that could be manipulated to bring more integrity to movement and flexibility in relationship to gravity.  

How do the sessions progress?

At the beginning of a series, the Massage Therapist will work with the Upper Body first, going to the lower half next, and on the third session integrating the superficial layers.  Next, the series moves more into core with a deeper level of touch, moving from different angles and line to bring more coherency to the well of the body. After that is accomplished, aligning the head and bringing balance to the work lines the body to move with flexibility and better efficiency.

Structural Integration works well with Core Based Exercises.  Some of the exercises that I recommend are:  Yoga, Gyrotonics, Pilates, Continuum and Tai Chi.  Also working with Yamuna balls and rollers daily can help lengthen the tissues and contracted muscles.

Structural Integration may also be helpful in 3 sessions to give your body more lightness and flexibility quickly.  At Lighten Up Therapies, upon request we also offer Craniosacral Therapy in combination with the SI work because of it's wonderful ability to balance the nervous system.

If you are stuck in old patterns and looking for some relief, call Sharon Hartnett at (239) 692-8486 for a free 15 minute consultation.  She has over 15 years of experience and has helped many people to feel healthier, freer, and with structured coherency.

Our goal is to bring out the best in you!

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett LMT
239 692-8486

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