The statistics on back pain are daunting. Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the […]
In this recent article from The Washington Post, admitted sceptic Lisa Rein writes about her experience with Feldenkrais, its history and teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais, and how she has used […]
Sunday, October 21, 2018: The Feldenkrais Method was featured as the cover story of The Star-Ledger in an article titled “Believe it or not, doing eye exercises can help relieve […]
What makes the Feldenkrais Method unique is that is makes you pay attention to the whole body as you are moving. By moving with attention, and being aware of multiple […]
In order to be more flexible we are told we need to stretch. Unfortunately, stretching elicits the “stretch reflex”. Meaning a strong contraction follows stretching as muscles automatically tighten up […]
The image of the Vitruvian Man depicts the “five lines”, which was part of a Feldenkrais lesson I taught today. In fact this image adorns the cover of Moshe’s book […]
In trying to heal from a medial knee meniscus injury, I went to a physical therapist who recommended 4 exercises to strengthen specific muscles around the hips and core. While […]
Steve (name changed for privacy) is a 50 year old successful businessman who came in complaining of being stiff, and not limber. He stated that he has constant pain, but […]
Jennifer came to see me complaining of wrist, arm, and shoulder pain/impingement. She’s a designer and works a lot on the computer, not to mention managing two young boys, cooking, […]
Sam came to see me complaining of stiffness and pain in his lower back. An MRI had revealed disc herniation, stenosis and degeneration of the lower spinal vertebrae. More importantly […]
Trevor came in complaining of tight and shortened hamstrings. Although in otherwise excellent shape, he couldn’t bend down to touch his toes easily. What he discovered was that the hamstrings […]