“The most natural
food is fruit”
-Morgan A.
Myofacial Release
Stretching on its own is a short term and limited
solution to long term health at the work place. While
it is obviously a very important component to your
success, it is all but impossible to just stretch your
pains away. I know it would seem an odd statement
from a company called Stop&Stretch but…
To explain this idea, think of healthy fascia as a long
rubber band; straight, flexible and looking pretty
much like the picture on the left. You can pull it and
it will stretch to its full capacity, after it will return
to its usual length and tension. NOW imagine you
tie a knot at
the center of
the same
rubber band
and then
pull it. The
rubber band
will not
stretch as far
and as you stretch it the knot at the center will
actually get tighter. This idea is represented by the
picture on the right. This constant pulling will lead
to pain and will inhibit your work and play alike.
As you can see, it is important do to some of this
preventative work on your own (and when you can;
spring for a massage or acupuncture). By
manipulating the fascia you are helping lengthen and
soften it. Constrictions and scar tissue are minimized
and muscles relax, improving blood flow and
oxygen to the cells and restoring balance to the
body.
Myofascial release is one of the best remedies (and
preventive measures) for tension in the body and
pain in the
muscles. Couple
this therapy with
habitual stretching
and daily stress-
reducing activities
such as prayer,
yoga, Tai Chi and
strength training
exercise to further enhance the treatment.
Many of these techniques, can be self-administered
at the office, and need no special equipment.
Anyone can learn to offset or prevent lower back
pain, sciatica, cramped hands, and neck stiffness and
shoulder tightness with the right stretching
techniques, muscle palpitation and application of
strategic pressure.
These techniques will be blended into your Stop &
Stretch videos. You will learn the skills to actually
being applying these techniques to yourself right at
your own desk. They do not hurt, are foolproof and
will pay instant dividends!