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Comment on Gretchen Reynolds is wrong about stretching by Matt Hsu, Certified Rolfer and Postural Pain Specialist

Matt Hsu, Certified Rolfer and Postural Pain Specialist — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:50 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Stephanie. It is amazing what a little consistent stretching can do. We see it every day!

Comment on Gretchen Reynolds is wrong about stretching by Stephanie Lee

Stephanie Lee — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:27:24 +0000

Great article. I am a huge proponent of stretching as well as a fitness instructor and massage therapist. Stretching is what takes many of my clients from knarled, contracted messes to long, lengthened and pain free messes ). Strectching, done properly, can truly change one’s phyical life. The really cool part is that it doesn’t take much for the body to respond. While Yoga is great and good for those who enjoy it, simply 5-15 minutes a day can be all it takes to bring one’s body back to balance. Consisteny being the key. Anyway, thanks for this article and your comments. Awesome!

Comment on Anti-inflammatories slow healing and recovery by What do you do before a game to ward off aches and pains?

What do you do before a game to ward off aches and pains? — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:49:18 +0000

[...] Originally Posted by Hillcat Besides stretching and a good warm up, what do you do to minimize aches and pains afterwards. I usually take a couple of ibuprofen before I get dressed. Helps loosen up my joints and keeps me from being so sore afterward. Guys, taking ibuprofen as a preventative pain measure actually reduces your body's ability to heal from injury and can weaken the soft tissues that you're trying NOT to injure…which can set you up for injury. There was research publicized on this back in 2009: Anti-inflammatories slow healing and recovery | Upright Health | Musings from San Diego's Rolfing an… [...]

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Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:50:34 +0000

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Comment on Muscle imbalances throw your mind off-kilter by Barbara Baker

Barbara Baker — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:08:16 +0000

As a posture therapist, Matt is telling a powerful message here. Sure, we want to be pain free, but also we want to project our personal power in every way that we can. How better to do that than by the statement of one’s carriage? The Egoscue Method allows those shoulders to unwind and the head to move back into better position. The precise exercises that Matt prescribes can bring the forward spine out of flexion or the swayback into neutral. If you want to stand tall and be strong, give Matt the go ahead to begin your power program.

Comment on More balance despite “old age” by Howard Bifson

Howard Bifson — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:45:27 +0000

Very well done Matt.

Comment on More balance despite “old age” by Deb

Deb — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:53:21 +0000

Great blog Matt! You do not have to lose the ability to balance well as you age. Postural therapy keeps the body functional and performing optimally.

Like the adage… we don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. Postural therapy is the “magic key” so that we can continue to play for our lifetime!

Deb P.

Comment on What’s your favorite exercise? by Matt Hsu, Certified Rolfer and Postural Therapist

Matt Hsu, Certified Rolfer and Postural Therapist — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:36:33 +0000

Thanks for participating, everyone!

The winner of the random drawing for the Beyond Pain Free set is Sylvia Shipps! Do a little airbench of celebration!

Comment on What’s your favorite exercise? by James Weigelt

James Weigelt — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:01:49 +0000

When I’m out throwing the ball for my dogs I often get down on my hands and knees and get in position for the Static Extension Position, of course Rosco and George cock their heads and wonder “what the heck is “daddy” doing?”

After a strenuous day of climbing utility poles, carrying ladders, crawling in attics and under houses, I often find myself coming home and,as I would tell Maryann, “find a happy place”, get out my tower, and go through each level. I could get a few minutes of relaxing in as well as work on my breathing.

Here’s a tip, you don’t always have to wait for when you have your scheduled exercise time…do a few “E”cises whenever you feel the need(I’m a little slow, that took me awhile before I realized that any time ws a good time!)

Comment on What’s your favorite exercise? by Ben Schindler

Ben Schindler — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:37:37 +0000

Mountain Biking on the trail(no pavement), a total body and mind refreshment!
Working your muscles, working your eyes, your brain, your balance, mountain biking is the best total body workout.