http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/ Structural Integration & Bodywork articles on increasing human performance, posture, flexbility, restoration of movement and improvement in body/mind awareness. Rolfing, Structural Integration, massage, alternative medicine, chiropractic, chronic pain, movement, Health Alternative Health en Copyright 2009 joe@corestructuraltherapy.com (Joe Ackerman) joe@corestructuraltherapy.com http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/images/clip_image001_000.jpghttp://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:30:50 GMT Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:30:50 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 Do you remember the infamous Presidents Cup of 2005? Those close ups of Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk wincing in pain with every big swing because they both had back injuries. And one image in particular of Furyk lying face down on the fairway while a therapist worked to loosen his back. Neither golfer succumbed to the pain, and the U.S. won the week. But that tournament is a reminder to those who golf what a fragile thing your back is. If you golf, and daily stretching, wall squats, power lunges and crunchies are not already a part of your daily routine, it’s time to start. When you consider the way your back is twisted and torqued before and after any swing, but your drive in particular, it makes good sense that you should put effort into strengthening and lengthening your back, shoulders, legs etc. to prevent injury (it also allows for a more fluid swing, by the way). Do you remember the infamous Presidents Cup of 2005? Those close ups of Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk wincing in pain with every big swing because they both had back injuries. And one image in particular of Furyk lying face down on the fairway while a therapist worked to loosen his back. Neither golfer succumbed to the pain, and the U.S. won the week. But that tournament is a reminder to those who golf what a fragile thing your back is. If you golf, and daily stretching, wall squats, power lunges and crunchies are not already a part of your daily routine, it’s time to start. When you consider the way your back is twisted and torqued before and after any swing, but your drive in particular, it makes good sense that you should put effort into strengthening and lengthening your back, shoulders, legs etc. to prevent injury (it also allows for a more fluid swing, by the way). http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/golf.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:28:30 GMT Joe Ackerman structural integration, rolfing, rolfer, myofascial therapy, back pain, low back pain, lumbago, golf, golf and back pain, massage, deep tissue, back strain data:text/plain,manual:1268749850285:933847756388682:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss CORE Structural Therapy E-News letter containing information about barefoot running, latest research, Structural Integration or Rolfing and Yoga and much more CORE Structural Therapy E-News letter containing information about barefoot running, latest research, Structural Integration or Rolfing and Yoga and much more http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/Janurary2010.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:56:16 GMT Joe Ackerman Structural Integration, Rolfing, Rolfer, Rolfing Massage, Massage, Structural Bodywork, Myofascial release, Running, Yoga, barefoot running, fascia data:text/plain,manual:1266339551422:249057443137791:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Learn 10 simple steps to manage your stress and maintain your wellness. Learn 10 simple steps to manage your stress and maintain your wellness. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/stress_mang_tips.html Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:10:16 GMT Joe Ackerman Joe Ackerman,stress,core structural therapy,Rolfing Boston, Burlington Rolfing,myofascial release,core myofascial therapy,massage,rolfing massage,rolfing,rolfer,rolfers, structural integration,how is rolfing done,alternative medicine,chronic pain,flexibility,scoliosis treatments,postural analysis,deep tissue massage,Boston,Burlington,North Shore,Massachusetts data:text/plain,manual:1261235556945:9502544917465828:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss You don’t know exactly when it happened, but at some point after adolescence and before today the shape of your body went from tall and erect to slouchy and soft. And when you think about it you used to FEEL stronger and more energetic. But now, slouchy and soft not only describes your posture, it describes the way you feel. THE TWO ARE NOT UN-CONNECTED. . . . You don’t know exactly when it happened, but at some point after adolescence and before today the shape of your body went from tall and erect to slouchy and soft. And when you think about it you used to FEEL stronger and more energetic. But now, slouchy and soft not only describes your posture, it describes the way you feel. THE TWO ARE NOT UN-CONNECTED. . . . http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/improveposture.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:12:00 GMT Joe Ackerman Joe Ackerman,core structural therapy,Rolfing Boston, Burlington Rolfing,myofascial release,core myofascial therapy,massage,rolfing massage,rolfing,rolfer,rolfers, structural integration,how is rolfing done,alternative medicine,chronic pain,flexibility,scoliosis treatments,postural analysis,deep tissue massage,Boston,Burlington,North Shore,Massachusetts http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/improveposture.html.1261232268184.1 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:15:05 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1261232152182:8473605217902904:file:///C /Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Application%20Data/Adobe/Dreamweaver%209/Configuration/Shared/RSSDreamFeeder/editing/editfeed1.xml The name “Martial Arts” comes from the Roman god of war – Mars . But today, most who practice the art do so for peaceful purposes – such as self defense training, exercise or to bring balance to mind and body. Even with peaceful purposes in mind, though, there is a good chance you will sustain injury. According to Go for Your Life.com (an Internet site dedicated to increasing health), karate and kickboxing account for about half of all martial arts injuries . Some injuries are sustained during sparring, many during normal training (or kihon) and kata (or forms). And while you might expect cuts and bruises during sparring or matched competition, you are more likely to be hampered with repetitive strain injury, especially if you are over 30. Repetitive strain comes from repeating the same movements again and again. So even if you never compete, you could be hit with injury while training. Below are some of the most common: The name “Martial Arts” comes from the Roman god of war – Mars . But today, most who practice the art do so for peaceful purposes – such as self defense training, exercise or to bring balance to mind and body. Even with peaceful purposes in mind, though, there is a good chance you will sustain injury. According to Go for Your Life.com (an Internet site dedicated to increasing health), karate and kickboxing account for about half of all martial arts injuries . Some injuries are sustained during sparring, many during normal training (or kihon) and kata (or forms). And while you might expect cuts and bruises during sparring or matched competition, you are more likely to be hampered with repetitive strain injury, especially if you are over 30. Repetitive strain comes from repeating the same movements again and again. So even if you never compete, you could be hit with injury while training. Below are some of the most common: http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/martialarts.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:07:51 GMT Joe Ackerman Martial Arts, karate, structural integration, rolfing, rolfer, structural bodywork, massage, rolfing massage, fascia,knee injury, plantar fasciitis, sprained ankles, balance, flexibility, ease of movement, joe ackerman, core structural therapy data:text/plain,manual:1259766608619:7590203101933785:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Do you spend long periods of time sitting? Perhaps sitting at a desk? Perhaps sitting at a desk working on a computer? If so, you probably suffer from recurring head and neck pain. The reason is simple. Your body is rebelling against the day-to-day strains of sitting for long periods of time motionless, save for ten fingers clicking away at keyboards. It always amazes me to know that sitting motionless can be far worse for a body than the most strenuous activity. The reason? Do you spend long periods of time sitting? Perhaps sitting at a desk? Perhaps sitting at a desk working on a computer? If so, you probably suffer from recurring head and neck pain. The reason is simple. Your body is rebelling against the day-to-day strains of sitting for long periods of time motionless, save for ten fingers clicking away at keyboards. It always amazes me to know that sitting motionless can be far worse for a body than the most strenuous activity. The reason? http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/headaches.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:42:06 GMT Joe Ackerman headaches, migraine, neck pain, structural integration, rolfing, rolfer, rolfing massage, fascia, connective tissue, massage, myofascial release, posture, joe ackerman, core structural therapy data:text/plain,manual:1259765083146:6551262303548308:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss When you sit for a long period of time, even sitting just 30 minutes or longer you are typically putting your lower back into a flexed position. This is typically the slouced way or collopased way of sitting in in a chair vs sitting in a way that supports your body and helps align your structure. The after math of sitting in a position with your lower back in flexion is that the thorocalumbar fascia (the thoracolumbar fascia provides about 80% of the stability for the lower back compared to 20% of the muscles according to leading experts in Low Back Pain.) this layer of tissue ends up stretching or elongating over time in this position, much like if you were to slowly stretch a rubber band. When you sit for a long period of time, even sitting just 30 minutes or longer you are typically putting your lower back into a flexed position. This is typically the slouced way or collopased way of sitting in in a chair vs sitting in a way that supports your body and helps align your structure. The after math of sitting in a position with your lower back in flexion is that the thorocalumbar fascia (the thoracolumbar fascia provides about 80% of the stability for the lower back compared to 20% of the muscles according to leading experts in Low Back Pain.) this layer of tissue ends up stretching or elongating over time in this position, much like if you were to slowly stretch a rubber band. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/backpain2b.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:35:53 GMT Joe Ackerman back pain, low back pain, sitting,rolfing, structural integration, fascia, connective tissue, thoracolumbar fascia, massage, bodywork, myofascial release, stretching, joe ackerman, core structural therapy data:text/plain,manual:1259764812752:5587416777545079:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Let’s face it, if you’re not bleeding, you’re not biking. That’s an exaggeration, of course. But spills and falls come with cycling of any kind, whether you’re an extreme mountain biker or a high-speed road warrior. Raw elbows, raspberry rashes under your ZOICs, aches, pains and assorted bumps are all just proof that you’re pushing hard. Let’s face it, if you’re not bleeding, you’re not biking. That’s an exaggeration, of course. But spills and falls come with cycling of any kind, whether you’re an extreme mountain biker or a high-speed road warrior. Raw elbows, raspberry rashes under your ZOICs, aches, pains and assorted bumps are all just proof that you’re pushing hard. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/mountain_bike.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:13:02 GMT Joe Ackerman Rolfing, Structural Integration, massage, alternative medicine, chiropractic, chronic pain, movement, gym, fitness, health, training, flexability, injury, mountain biking, cycling, bicycle racing, glutes, low back, hamstrings, aerodynamics, bike position data:text/plain,manual:1255907643005:8606407154387966:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Whether you are returning to the gym for the first time in years or you are stepping up your work outs to build strength and stamina, you need to set up a conditioning program that challenges you without hurting you. Nothing is more frustrating and de-motivating than to return to the gym, begin to see results from your heavy labor – only to be stalled or stopped by chronic pain or injury. Whether you are returning to the gym for the first time in years or you are stepping up your work outs to build strength and stamina, you need to set up a conditioning program that challenges you without hurting you. Nothing is more frustrating and de-motivating than to return to the gym, begin to see results from your heavy labor – only to be stalled or stopped by chronic pain or injury. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/weighttraining.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:13:54 GMT Joe Ackerman Rolfing, Structural Integration, massage, alternative medicine, chiropractic, chronic pain, movement, gym, fitness, health, conditioning, flexability, injury, personal training data:text/plain,manual:1255900565895:6725132448878027:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Its that time of year again. Yard clean up before the snow falls. Here are 5 tips to make sure to stay free of low back pain this season. Its that time of year again. Yard clean up before the snow falls. Here are 5 tips to make sure to stay free of low back pain this season. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/rankingtips.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:37:26 GMT Joe Ackerman low back pain, raking, massage, structural integration, rolfing, chronic pain, alternative medicine, tips, alternative medicine, health data:text/plain,manual:1255660833638:9447780213358028:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Fascia is the one universal tissue in the human body that integrates with most physiological systems and supports the various mechanical functions of those systems. Deane Juhan claims that fascia “binds specific cells into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into systems, cements muscles to bones, ties bones to joints, wraps every nerve and every vessel, laces all internal structures into place, and envelopes the body as a whole.” In simplest terms fascia connects every part of the body to every other part. Fascia is the one universal tissue in the human body that integrates with most physiological systems and supports the various mechanical functions of those systems. Deane Juhan claims that fascia “binds specific cells into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into systems, cements muscles to bones, ties bones to joints, wraps every nerve and every vessel, laces all internal structures into place, and envelopes the body as a whole.” In simplest terms fascia connects every part of the body to every other part. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/fascialanatomy.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:22:36 GMT Joe Ackerman fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, rolfing, structural integration, massage, hellwerwork, bodywork, living matrix, health, wellness. data:text/plain,manual:1254835550840:3362535401193948:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Tight Hamstrings? So is the answer to stretch the hamstrings as often as possible to get greater length andpliability? Or does perhaps the answer lie in the small muscles in the back of the neck? Tight Hamstrings? So is the answer to stretch the hamstrings as often as possible to get greater length andpliability? Or does perhaps the answer lie in the small muscles in the back of the neck? http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/hamstrings.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:30:00 GMT Joe Ackerman tight hamstrings, rolfing, structural integration, massage, bodywork, myofascial release, suboccipital, stretching data:text/plain,manual:1254357229765:3:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss In this article I will explain what 'Tennis Elbow' is, why most treatments are not effective in healing it, and finally how to eliminate this nagging injury. In this article I will explain what 'Tennis Elbow' is, why most treatments are not effective in healing it, and finally how to eliminate this nagging injury. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/tenniselbow.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:17:30 GMT Joe Ackerman Tennis Elbow, rofling, structural integration, massage, myofascial release, physical therapy, sports injuries data:text/plain,manual:1254280780468:9548010360579320:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss Welcome to office ergonomics and upper back strain! The pain you are feeling may be new to you. But it has happened to many, many people who sit for long periods of time – especially if they sit while working at a computer. I’ve had patience and friends, who were active all their lives – downhill skiing, running and even rock climbing – that say the worst injury they ever suffered came when they began sitting still 8 – 10 hours a day. Welcome to office ergonomics and upper back strain! The pain you are feeling may be new to you. But it has happened to many, many people who sit for long periods of time – especially if they sit while working at a computer. I’ve had patience and friends, who were active all their lives – downhill skiing, running and even rock climbing – that say the worst injury they ever suffered came when they began sitting still 8 – 10 hours a day. http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubicle_life.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:52:48 GMT Joe Ackerman data:text/plain,manual:1254185678312:10904141437045434:http://www.corestructuraltherapy.com/cubiclelife.rss