PAIN | Total Somatics

07 Nov

Does Stretching Really Work?

In last week’s blog I encouraged readers to replace old, outdated beliefs on stretching for educated ones. As you can imagine, it created quite a stir! Many individuals agreed because they have researched the topic themselves. However others informed me that their health care practitioner advises them to stretch. Today we are going to look at the science and medical studies behind stretching. The amazing point about medicine, science and the human body is that we are always learning. As [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog alpha gamma motor neuron feedback loop, beliefs, education, ego, fact check, mindfulness, mindless, muscle, neuromuscular health, neuroscience, PAIN, pandiculation, research, spinal cord reflex, stretching Comments Off Read more...

17 Oct

Reducing Tension & Pain with Somatics

Have you ever felt so anxious, overwhelmed or annoyed that after the event you feel completely exhausted and your body feels like it has been through an ordeal with specific symptoms? In today’s blog we are going to look at how stress can create disharmony for our mind and body. We will also look at why Somatics is growing in popularity as an effective Mind and Body tool to reduce tension and pain. Feeling the pressure In modern day society we hear [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, mindfulness, mindset, negative emotions, online program, PAIN, repressed emotions, sleep, stress, subconscious Comments Off Read more...

05 Sep

Week 1 – Somatic In September

What it means to be Somatic & how it can help with Pain and Limited Mobility During September I will be teaching you how we can be somatic during this month and beyond. Allow me to explain what we will be discussing this week in the following video.... Developing Somatic awareness Firstly, what does it mean to be “Somatic” or “Somatically aware?” To be “Somatic” means to be able to observe, sense and feel our internal sensations. When we become “Somatically aware” we are able [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog body, lifestyle, mind, mindful, mindset, mobility, movement, PAIN, posture, somatic, somatically aware, subconscious, wellness Comments Off Read more...

29 Aug

How Somatics can Reduce the Symptoms of Sciatica & Back Pain

In this week’s blog we are going to look into the subject of sciatica and back pain. In order to know how we can tackle the issue, we need to know what it is, how we can prevent it and if we do develop it, what we can do to treat it. Sciatica Sciatica is one of the most common types of pain, however many people have very little understanding about it. In today’s blog we will delve into the subject [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, boxing, crossfit, dancing, educate, empower, fight or flight, gymnastics, mindfulness, mindset, PAIN, posture, running, sciatica, shock absorbency, stress, Type A personality, yoga Comments Off Read more...

22 Aug

The Benefits of using Somatics to Ease Muscle Tightness Before & After Exercise

If you are involved with a sport, repetitive activity or suffer with muscle tightness and pain, did you know Somatics can help you ease your discomfort? In this week’s blog I am going to explain why Somatics is fantastic to add into your fitness regime to allow your muscles to fully release. Thus, helping you to gain greater power and improve recovery time. Working intelligently with your muscles For many years people have stretched, tugged, yanked, twisted, drugged, heated, cooled and [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog brain, brain map, cycling, educate, empower, habitual behaviour, muscle tension, neurofeedback loop, office worker, PAIN, pandiculation, posture, recalibrate, sport, stretching, subconscious, weak core Comments Off Read more...