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13 Feb

Why Pandiculation NOT Stretching Reduces Pain, Improves Posture & Increases Mobility

Over the years we have been told that stretching will help reduce pain and improve our health. However with scientific research, an increased knowledge in the area of pain science and neuroscience, old beliefs around the subject of stretching are starting to be questioned. In today's blog we are going to look at the science behind stretching and why pandiculation is a much more effective and natural way of releasing muscle tension, reducing pain, improving posture and increasing mobility. The [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog animals, benefits, exercise, lifestyle, movement, muscle memory, muscles, neuroscience, no gain, no pain, PAIN, pain science, pandicular response, pandiculation, posture, pregnancy, sensory motor cortex, stretching Comments Off Read more...

06 Feb

Use Somatics to Reduce Pain, Improve Posture, Increase Mobility & Get to the ROOT CAUSE.

In this week’s blog I am going to teach you why somatics gets to the root cause of aches, pain, stiffness, poor posture and limited mobility. You will learn that it all starts with how our brain communicates to our muscles and what we can do to reverse very common problems people experience on a daily basis. Creating Intelligent Change Within Our Body Using Somatics Here is an image of the sensory motor cortex also known as the brain map or [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog authoritarian mindset, educate, emotion, empower, facilitate, FREE TASTER COURSE, habituation, mindset, myth of ageing, neuroplasticity, PAIN, posture, recurring injuries, root cause, weak core Comments Off Read more...

30 Jan

How to Improve Hip, Back and Knee Issues

In my clinical practice, I see many clients suffering with varying degrees of hips, back and knee issues. They are often in pain and have had investigations which highlight there are no structural abnormalities. As a result of no significant findings, they are puzzled and unsure what to do next. In today’s blog we are going to look at why pain and discomfort can occur in these areas and learn how we can remedy the issue. Labels and Limiting beliefs Many [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog 'fix', 'labels', back pain, daily activities, daily rituals, education, empower, finding neutral, FREE Total Somatics Program, habituation, hip pain, knee pain, leg length discrepancy, limiting beliefs, mindfulness, mindset, movement, posture, scoliosis, trauma reflex Comments Off Read more...

16 Jan

The Importance Of Good Posture & Muscle Control For Exercise

This time of the year, there are many people working on their new year’s resolutions. One of those resolutions is to get fit and toned. In this week’s blog we are going to consider the importance of good posture and muscle control for exercise. Posture The way we hold ourselves and the level of tension we exert on our muscles has a positive or negative effect on our body. If we are mindful of our posture and how we move our [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog awareness, brain to muscle communication, brain training, exercise, mindfulness, movement, muscle memory, neuroplasticity, PAIN, posture, strength training, testimonial, tight muscles, weak core Comments Off Read more...

19 Dec

How your Mind & Movement can improve your Brain to Body Health & Wellness

In this week’s blog we are going to delve into the fascinating world of your brain! We will look at how the quality of your movement and mindset will mould the structure and functioning of your amazing brain. Our Brain is like a Sponge! I am sure you have watched little children explore the world around them and marvelled at how curious they are and they always challenge themselves. For instance how often have you watched a baby attempt to walk, [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog brain, brain map, habits, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neuroplasticity, norman doidge, posture, synapses Comments Off Read more...