Pain Free Hands and Wrists

[@natalag3411]

This REALLY works! I’ll definitely keep doing it!

[@EssentialSomatics]

I'm so glad. Thanks so much!

[@AstroMystic369]

Great suggestion for this massage therapist!

[@EssentialSomatics]

I'm glad you appreciate the information. I have a background in massage as well and I wish I had known about Clinical Somatics back then! Consider coming to some of our online classes and learning some movements to keep you feeling good and moving more efficiently in your massage practice. It's wonderful self-care.

[@zolazon3009]

Great exercises! Thanks. I can feel the improvement with my guitar playing immediately after doing the few repetitions.

[@EssentialSomatics]

Now that's what I call an improvement in quality of life! I'm thrilled that your guitar playing is improving due to increased awareness and muscle control. Keep it up. Consider coming to our online classes or course as well. There's no end to learning.

[@aletheialouise]

Thank you!

[@EssentialSomatics]

You're so welcome!

[@AstralApple]

Wonderful technique thank you very much.

[@EssentialSomatics]

You're very welcome!

[@eileenleblanc7866]

The best!👍🏼

[@EssentialSomatics]

Thank you!

[@rivalpiper]

Neck and Shoulder download ordered! Can you do a video (or point me to a specific practice) to regain range of twisting motion in the wrist? The problem seems to stem from a tight elbow and tendonitis.

[@EssentialSomatics]

Once you've learned many of the basic movements that teach you how to reduce tension and Sensory Motor Amnesia (and regain balance and ease) in the front and back of your body, the Flower and the Washrag are two wonderful movements that incorporate the arms/elbows/fingers and their connection to the shoulder blades and the center of the body. Enjoy them! Additionally, to learn more, come to one of our Fundamentals Immersion courses. They're fun, informative, and leave you with life long skills for self-care.

[@rivalpiper]

@@EssentialSomatics thanks for the tip! I would love to do an in-person session, I'll try to see if something is available to me.

[@AstralApple]

This technique and its applications are more profound than you made it seem. I am enjoying reading your book, "Move Without Pain" on Scribd but I cannot find anything mentioned in it as it pertains to this specific variation of pandiculation. Have you coined a name for this specific type of pandiculation? Perhaps counter-active pandiculation? Did you develop this specific variation of pandiculation yourself Mrs. Peterson?

[@EssentialSomatics]

Thanks so much for the question. I don't have anything in my book about pandiculations for the hands. My book is more about what I considered (at the time that I wrote it) the most important basics. I knew - or rather hoped - that people would eventually search out a Clinical Somatic Educator to learn how to pandiculate specific problem areas like the hands/wrist/lower legs/feet, etc. I've created a number of movement sequences which I share on this channel. I hope you get the chance to attend a workshop or session in person one day so you can learn even more! Thanks for your comment and support of this channel.

[@nickcrfd3475]

I was impressed enough to get a download for free neck. Unfortunately the speed of the dialogue is alot faster than on KZbin. Thats a bummer

[@nickcrfd3475]

Isn't the idea to listen to the body's response. How when I can barely keep up with the directions. Can only think you got hoodwinked by left brain knowing instead of right right knowing

[@EssentialSomatics]

The movements on the download are shown in less time, yes. The KZbin videos are instructional and created to answer questions that pop up for people. That being said, the neck and shoulders download has some wonderful movements on it. Here are some suggestions: watch one or two movements on the neck/shoulders download. Just watch and don't try to "do." Rewind and go through the movements with my voice. Once you understand what you're doing and why you're doing it (I let you know how the movement can help you), then pause the download and do the movements, this time at your own pace rather than mine. Take several breaths to move into and out of the movements. Rest if you need to. See if that makes a difference. Another suggestion is to come to a class online (or better yet, in person!). I've had quite a few KZbin followers show up in class and begin to learn how to put together both the movements in real time (rather than watching through a screen) with feedback and guidance, as well as understand how to create a daily practice. We've got in person weekend courses taking place (essentialsomatics.com/essential-somatics-fundamentals-course/) as well as online classes taught by our practitioners (essentialsomatics.com/clinical-somatics-practitioners/). I hope this helps! I'm glad you're impressed with what you're learning. Remember that YOU are making the changes you experience (I just do the talking).

[@halfinlove]

Hi, should i do this at the end of the day or can I do it a few times throughout the day? Thank you!

[@EssentialSomatics]

I would use this when you sense discomfort. Also understand that you need to become aware of what you're DOING as a habit that is contributing to your pain. Remember to address the center of your body as well (the arms, wrists, hands are all connected to the shoulder and center of the body) and then this exploration will be even more helpful.

[@ganeshmadhan1290]

Is it work for desktop job and mobile texting pain

[@EssentialSomatics]

Oh yes! It works quite well. That being said, remember to address the center of your body as well. The arms and hands/wrists are functionally connected to the center, so tension in the center can contribute to tension in the arms/hands/writs.

[@wordsandmoves779]

I have limited mobility in my right wrist (I can’t flex it upwards due to rheumatoid arthritis, but recently it has become even more locked up probably due to excessive phone use/ tensing of the right hand). What would be the most beneficial movement/pandiculation bearing this in mind?

[@EssentialSomatics]

Hi Alicja, If you know that you have a lot of repetitive movement with your phone and other activities, it's important to address the full body patterns of tension in the center of your body. Your brain controls you as a SYSTEM, so if your arm/hand is tight, you can be sure that your shoulder/back/front are also tight. Rheumatoid arthritis is an exacerbating factor, and yet any reduction in the overall tension level of your nervous system that you can make can only be helpful for your entire body. It sounds as if you may be habituated to the red light reflex, though I can't know without seeing how you move and hold yourself so it's hard to give advice. I would recommend either finding a practitioner near you with whom you can work or take classes to learn more, or working online with a skilled practitioner. essentialsomatics.com/clinical-somatics-practitioners/ Depending on where you are located, we also have in person immersion weekends in which you will learn everything you need to know to apply Somatic Movement and pandiculation to your specific problem areas. essentialsomatics.com/essential-somatics-fundamentals-course/ I hope this helps.

[@heyfrej7618]

Can I ask when do you inhale and exhale when you do this pandiculation?

[@heyfrej7618]

Sorry I forgot to write, thank you for your time you have spent on your videos.

[@EssentialSomatics]

Just breathe normally. There's no "right" way to move when you do this.

[@iiiDartsiii]

I can't flex my hand higher than 45 degrees, the back of my hand feels lots of pain if I try to go higher

[@EssentialSomatics]

Only go as far as is comfortable! Never, ever force a movement; that only creates more tension. Notice the muscles of the arm that contract to lift your hand and the opposite muscles that have to let go to allow that to happen. Don't forget to address the CENTER of your body as well with full body movements like the Flower, Arch and Flatten, and others. Tension in your arms/hands is connected to tension in the center (belly, chest, back). You may also benefit from working individually with a practitioner or coming to some of our online classes. essentialsomatics.com/essential-somatics-online-classes

[@C.Hawkshaw]

l can feel it in my neck!

[@EssentialSomatics]

The periphery connects you as a whole so this is not surprising. You may be sensing it up to your shoulder girdle, which connects to your head as well.

[@eamondeegan530]

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