PAIN | Total Somatics

11 Dec

Is it Good to Stretch?

For many years people thought stretching was the solution for tight, tense muscles. However the tide is turning and researchers are now starting to realise that it actually creates more problems and injuries. In today’s blog we will consider why stretching is being considered an outdated technique. Injuries caused by Stretching For many years we heard ‘experts’ say to stretch before exercise. Then a few years ago the advice changed from stretching before exercise to slowing warming muscles through gentle movement. [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog mindset, PAIN, research, stretching Comments Off Read more...

10 Jul

The Important Link Between Your Nervous System & Immune System

In this week’s blog we are going to consider the strong link between your nervous system and immune system. We will consider how Somatics can help with improving the function of these two amazingly intricate systems. Your Amazing Soma If you are a regular reader of my blogs you will know that I often refer to your mind and body as your Soma. In Somatics we refer to the soma as a huge sensory organism which absorbs emotions, experiences, habits, behaviours, [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog endometriosis, homeostasis, immune system, inflammation, mindfulness, nervous system, PAIN, soma, stress, Vagus nerve Comments Off Read more...

05 Jun

What is Somatics? Frequently Asked Questions, ANSWERED!

I receive many questions about Somatics. At conferences, workshops, online and in clinic, people are wanting to know as much as they can about Somatics. Clients find the benefits are fantastic, from releasing muscular tension and tightness, to improving posture and increasing mobility. So when clients feel the benefits, they want to learn more so they can tell others! As a result of this happening often, I have created a blog to specifically answer frequently asked questions. If you have [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog brain training, ebook, FAQs, hypermobility, mindfulness, mindset, neurotags, PAIN, pandiculation, stretching Comments Off Read more...

17 Apr

The Power of Pandiculation

In todays’ blog we are going to look at why the three step process used within Somatics known as pandiculation helps to release chronically tight muscles which reduces pain, allows you to move freely and improves your posture. Pandiculation Pandiculation is such a funky word and It rolls off the tongue! Pandiculation is the 3 step process used within somatics to release chronically tight muscles to allow for free movement, improved posture and a reduction in pain. Let me explain what [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog anxiety, brain map, education, empower, limiting beliefs, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neurotags, PAIN, pandiculation, perception, posture, stress Comments Off Read more...

06 Mar

How to Develop a Somatic Approach to Daily Activities

In today’s blog we are going to consider the postural reflexes which your brain will produce from stress, poor habits and injury, just to name a few. With this information, let’s consider how we can develop a mindful approach to our daily activities with this knowledge and move forward knowing how we can prevent recurring injuries and pain. If you have joined The Total Somatics Approach to Health & Wellness Online Program at www.TotalSomatics.com, you will definitely know through the [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, benefits of pandiculation, daily activities, habit, mindfulness, mindset, online program, PAIN, pandiculation, postural reflexes, posture, scoliosis, self care Comments Off Read more...