Thoughts on Myofascia + Movement

Thoughts on Myofascia + Movement

I'm putting the finishing touches on the Active Isolated Stretching manual for our workshop this weekend.  We will be teaching techniques that involve a unique combination of movement and touch to access the spine and pelvis in ways that are otherwise difficult to reach. Dynamic movement within the context of our myofascial principles is powerful and yet still respectful of the tissue. 

While I was working, I revisited the writing and insights of Aaron Mattes, founder of this approach and technique.  I wandered through his introduction and came across some gems to share:

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Sciatic Pain Case Study and Active Isolated Stretching

Sciatic Pain Case Study and Active Isolated Stretching

A new patient recently came in with acute sciatic pain. She was 69 years old, super spunky and hardly able to walk. She had been immobile for about a week. She said that the day of the appointment was the first day she was able to walk. She walked into the clinic favoring her right side and slightly bent forward. Walking up the stairs was quite difficult for her. She had nerve pain referring down to her foot following the gall bladder channel. 

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