Articles
Here is a summary of some articles I have written about my work. Click on the links if you wish to read further.
Well Organized Movement and Vitality
As we get older, or after we have been injured, many of us experience stiffness, loss of strength, and muscular tension. It may be felt in the back, neck, joints or elsewhere. We may find it painful to move in certain ways or we may lose confidence in our ability to balance and avoid falls.
Neuroplasticity: What the Heck is a Plastic Brain?
When I first heard these terms I almost dismissed them because they sounded too strange. However, as time has gone by I have heard of neuroplasticity more and more and learned about some amazing changes in people's lives....
An Unconventional View of Conventional Wisdom
Sometimes things get said without much substance and then these things become conventional wisdom that we all go along with even though the reasoning may be flawed in the first place.
One Child's Experience with Cerebral Palsy
This is a question I was asked by the parent of a two year old with cerebral palsy. I felt that my answer may help provide an understanding of my work and for that reason was worth sharing.
An Alternative View of Posture
What do you think about when you hear the word "posture"? Does it cause negative feelings to arise? Did just hearing the word make you straighten up?
Why Comfort is a Good Thing
Physical comfort is something that all of us would probably say that we want. Why is that? Is there more to comfort than just the absence of pain?
Back Pain And One Way To Get Rid Of It
It is estimated that 85% of Americans suffer from back pain at some point during their lives. As well as the unpleasantness of the pain itself, sufferers may also have symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as a reduced ability to take part in activities they enjoy.
Movement Is Life
Moshe Feldenkrais, one of the great geniuses of the 20th century, said "Movement is life. Without movement, life is unthinkable." Although this statement can and does stand alone, I would like to add some additional thoughts.
A Pain In The Neck Is A Burden To Shoulder
Necks and shoulders are stiff and painful places for many people. Perhaps that is why so many expressions concerning these areas have found there way into our language. “A pain in the neck!” and “shouldering the burden” are two examples.
