rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner
Acucare
encourages him or her to see that physically restrictive patterns can be
changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics,” simple, active, self-
Acupuncture
induced movements that can be done by the client during regular daily activi-
Clinic
ties. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular
disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living.
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Trigger point/myotherapy: A massage technique used to relieve pain, similar to
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NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to specific ‘trigger
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pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreas-
es the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range
of motion.
Tui na: A manipulative therapy that is an integral part of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM). Tui na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, lifting
technique) employs Taoist and martial art principles to bring the body back into
Ashiatsu
balance. Practitioners profess more than 365 hand techniques, most of which
are variations of pressing, rubbing, waving, shaking, percussive or manipulating
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movements. Tui na is used to relieve arthritic joint pain; sciatica; muscle
spasms; and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. It may also help ease
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chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches, and stress asso-
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ciated with tension.
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Please note: The contents of this Bodywork Guide are for informational purpos-
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tation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is
licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected
treatment, as appropriate.
What is the Alexander Technique?
by Chris Lidvall the performance of more specialized move-
ments. The teacher helps the student move with-
W
e all have habits of moving, standing, or holding out involving certain
onto ourselves. All humans do. Some habits are habits, reinforcing kines-
good; others are not. How can we gain control thetic recognition of the
over undesirable habits? The Alexander Technique can help. differences between mov-
F.M. Alexander discovered that humans are designed ing habitually and moving
to move in ways that allow the greatest use of our strength, with ease and strength.
ease, and coordination. He also saw that we, without Anyone can study the
being aware of it, allow our habits to interfere over time with Alexander Technique. The
our natural design. Alexander’s own habits caused him to good news is that we are
lose his voice just as he was becoming well-known in born to move well, need-
Australian theater. While observing himself with mirrors, he ing only to wake up our
began to notice how he pulled his head back and down sensory perception to become aware of how we are moving.
when speaking. He used his ideas about movement to gain
control of these habits and was able to return to his perform- Christine Lidvall is a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher
ing career. with a private practice at A Healing Collective in Houston.
The Alexander Technique is a practical approach to Her Alexander Technique teaching experience includes Rice
changing our habits to attain more freedom of movement in University, the C.G. Jung Center of Houston, the Jewish
our bodies. An Alexander Technique teacher uses his/her Community Center of Houston, and the Ebony Opera Guild.
hands and voice to help a student move while doing simple For further information please contact Chris Lidvall at 281-989-
activities, such as sitting, standing, and walking, as well as in 8574 or by email
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