Health-Massage-Bodywork Tips
Here’s another resource for your health program…
There are many “natural ways” to stay healthy from drinking water, proper diet, enough rest, nurturing relationships, exercising daily, receiving routine massage-bodywork sessions, etc.
Although from listening to my clients, there are situations when 1) People are not able to receive massage or 2) People want to complement their massage sessions with exercises to keep pain/discomfort away.
Well, you are in luck! Consider trying the Egoscue Method. Pete Egoscue created numerous gentle exercises and stretches (called E-cises) to help people eliminate chronic pain without drugs and surgeries. He is using the same principles of the connective tissue community (like me, but I use massage techniques), but he’s advocating doing a daily exercise program instead.
Like everything else you do to improve and change yourself, the Egoscue Method is a system of exercises and stretches to eliminate chronic pain. Just like athletes completing daily workouts to do well in competition, it’s ideal to complete the exercises daily so that you feel better.
Initially, you will work with an Egoscue practitioner, who will complete a physical assessment of you. Then, the Egoscue practitioner will recommend a menu of exercises that you do a daily basis on your own time. You will check-in with your Egoscue practitioner on a weekly basis. The duration of your Egoscue program varies based on what you want from the program. You can work with your Egoscue practitioner through Skype too, if you are not able to be there physically at their clinic.
Personally, I know several friends that who did the Egoscue Method and avoided back and knee surgeries. I know other people who complement the Egoscue Method with their massage and exercise programs.
It’s up to you to decide what would work for you!
Resources
1) Read Pain Free by Pete Egoscue.
2) Visit the Egoscue website for more information and to find an Egoscue clinic near you.
3) In San Diego, you can attend a free Pain-Free Workshop on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 9-11 AM. To RSVP or for more details, call 619-294-3259 or email sdsouth@egoscue.com.
Information about My Practice
Do you identify yourself by the discomfort you are feeling lately?
Are you dependent on pain medications or considering splints and other supportive devices (like canes, shoe inserts, etc.), shots (like cortisone, steroids, etc.), and surgery?
Are you tired of chronic pain, tingling, numbness, always getting injured, experiencing stress fractures, and lack of strength anywhere in your body?
Do you want improved movement, better range of motion, and restful sleep?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I can help you with the connective tissue massage-bodywork therapies I use as a part of my practice.
My website is very informative, so please visit to learn more about my services, session prices, and my schedule along with massage-bodywork benefits and tips for before, during, and after your sessions.
I would like to partner with other health practitioners (orthopedic surgeons, dentists, doctors, chiropractors, counselors/therapists, coaches), health facilities (gyms, exercise studios (karate, yoga, dance)), and small businesses in the city of San Diego. My practice does complement these services to bring about more health and well-being to people. If you have any recommendations, please connect us by sending them my e-newsletters and contact information, OR I would be happy to contact them directly!
I can provide demonstrations and classes about health and massage-bodywork to businesses and their employees. Review My Calendar for the talks and health/wellness events I’ve completed in the past in the San Diego community.
If you have any questions about my services and would like to set up an appointment, please, call or email me. I look forward to working with you at your next appointment!
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