Good Morning to All,
Now that I am not overly burdened (Grin) with things to do - ie - the part-time job has cut back hours. I plan on starting a monthly education process. This month I have researched Feldenkrais on the Internet and am sharing the the info. The same stuff can be found on my Web Site. I encourage others to venture their opinions and experiences. As always I expect this to be done with grace and tack - gentle motherly smile!! I have copied an introductory portion and have numeropus links after - please enjoy.
Brightest Blessings
Trisha
Consider This Therapy For
The Feldenkrais Method is not a treatment or cure. Rather, it is a type of supportive therapy that can help in any situation where improved movement patterns (and awareness of those patterns) can help with recovery from illness or injury. Practitioners consider it useful for many types of chronic pain, including headache, temporomandibular joint disorder, other joint disorders, and neck, shoulder, and back pain. It is sometimes used as supportive therapy for people with neuromuscular disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and stroke. It's also helpful for improving balance, coordination, and mobility; many athletes, dancers, and other performers use the Feldenkrais Method as part of their overall conditioning.
How The Treatments Are Done
The Feldenkrais Method has two components; you may use either or both of them, depending on your needs. One component, called Functional Integration, consists of hands-on sessions with a Feldenkrais practitioner, who uses touch to help you sense and improve your movement patterns. As you sit, stand, or lie comfortably, the practitioner may gently manipulate your muscles and joints. Unlike some forms of body work, Feldenkrais manipulations are all within the usual range of motion, without pain or "cracking" of joints.
The second component is a type of training called Awareness Through Movement, which focuses on slow, non-aerobic movement and specific motions from everyday life, such as sitting and standing. Practitioners consider the two components to be equivalent, complementary ways of achieving the same results. Loose, comfortable clothing is worn for both. Practitioners emphasize that the method does not involve traditional calisthenics.
Treatment Time: Functional Integration sessions typically last about 45 minutes. Awareness Through Movement sessions run 45 minutes to an hour.
Treatment Frequency: Both Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement are typically offered in a series of 4 to 6 sessions, meeting once a week.
What Treatment Hopes to Accomplish
The Feldenkrais Method aims to help you re-learn how to move your body, replacing old ways of movement with new, more efficient habits. It focuses on improving flexibility, coordination, and range of motion. Feldenkrais practitioners don't make any extravagant claims that the method will cure a specific ailment. They do say that it helps people become aware of how they move, and teaches them how to reduce stress on joints and muscles, and how to move more comfortably.
Feldenkrais practitioners believe that people develop habits of movement as young children, and retain those patterns for life. If the movements are adequate for daily life, the patterns remain unnoticed, even if there are more efficient, comfortable ways to move. But if the patterns are not adequate, or if the body is stressed through illness, accident, or simply age, they argue that the body will become stiff, or uncomfortable, or experience pain. For people trying to optimize their movements, such as athletes or dancers, the most efficient method of movement is of paramount concern.
The method was developed by Russian-born Israeli Moshe Feldenkrais (rhymes with rice), a scientist who was himself recovering from an injury. A life-long athlete and martial artist, he began synthesizing his knowledge of anatomy, physics, and psychology when his own doctors couldn't fully restore movement to his injured knee. The method first became popular in the U.S. during the 1970s. With its emphasis on the importance of making movement a conscious act, it is similar to other mind-body therapies, including the Alexander Technique.
Who Should Avoid This Therapy?
The Feldenkrais Method is generally considered safe for everyone as a supportive form of treatment.
What Side Effects May Occur?
There are no known side effects to the Feldenkrais Method.
How to Choose a Therapist
Because the terms Feldenkrais, Functional Integration, and Awareness Through Movement, are registered service marks of the Feldenkrais Guild, only practitioners trained in an accredited program are entitled to offer Feldenkrais lessons. The technique requires 160 days of training over almost four years. There are over 30 training programs in the U.S. You can check with the Guild for referrals, or to verify a practitioner's training.
No medical background is required for people who wish to be practitioners, but the method has been adopted by many physical therapists. You may want to see what other credentials a potential therapist has obtained.
When Should Treatment Stop?
The Feldenkrais Method may be continued as long as it is comfortable and beneficial to you.
See a Conventional Doctor If...
Because most Feldenkrais practitioners are not schooled in medical diagnosis, you should see a doctor to rule out the possibility that a serious disorder is causing your problems. Also check with your doctor if you experience any new symptoms while participating.
This is from http://health.yahoo.com/health/Alternative_Medicine/Alternative_Therapies/Feldenkrais_Method/
Additional links for your perusal pleasure - my disclaimer - as always read everything with a grain of salt and one size does not fit all -
http://www.feldenkrais.com/
http://www.somatic.com/
http://www.sonic.net/~aumleya/fel.html
http://www.axess.com/feld/
http://www.feldenkrais-resources.com/
http://www.alternative-medicine.net/
http://www.feldenkrais-intl.com/
http://hometown.aol.com/crittaylor/index.html
http://www.movement-educators.com/
http://www.sonic.net/~aumleya/
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/feldenkrais.html
http://www.dynamicwellnesscenter.com/page2.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Silver Star
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Paganparenting] Re: Post birth update
From: "Silver Star" <[log in to unmask]>
MM-
I had the same concern. When I was in the hospital they told me that you
must wake the baby every 2 hours to feed. I was having a hard time waking
her so I relied on a few books and they all said to let your baby sleep. If
you wake a baby when it is not ready to feed then they will not get a full
feeding. Live with their schedule and don't make them fit another schedule.
When they are hungry they will tell you that they are hungry. And your
breastmilk is on a supply and demand. Your breast may feel like they are
empty but while you are breastfeeding they are producing milk
simultaneously.
>From: "Ramona Chiasson" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: [Paganparenting] Re: Post birth update
>Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 04:50:32 -0500
>
>From: "Ramona Chiasson" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>. I do my darndest to keep him awake so he
>gets a full tummy instead of snacks.
>
>**That doesn't always work. Bowen was a very sleepy baby for the first few
>weeks. I just let him nurse the way he wanted to and that was it. Letting
>him have snacks isn't going to hurt him..have you tried speaking to a
>lactation consultant or your local La Leche League? They can help if you
>ask. Also, you have to keep in mind that his tummy is only about the size
>of a walnut..that's not a lot of room, and also, formula takes longer to
>digest than breastmilk, which would explain why your son would want to
>nurse more often when he has just breastmilk than when he has formula.
>
>Then when he is really hungry I don't
>have a lot of milk in my breasts and wind up giving him a bottle.
>
>**Nortina is right, supply equals demand. The more you give him a bottle,
>the less milk you'll make. If you just keep nursing, you'll have enough
>milk for your son. It's amazing how it all works really. Even though it may
>not look like you have enough milk, you do. As long as you're nursing, your
>body will meet the demand. My breasts right now are pretty flabby, to be
>honest, but I know that there's enough there. Keep your fluid intake up,
>and when he wants to nurse, let him. If you're worried about your supply,
>try nettle tea, fenugreek tea or capsules (I'll find you a webpage for the
>proper dosage of the pills), Blessed thistle caplets, Mother's Milk tea (I
>can find a recipe for it if you want). Keep taking prenatal vitamins. They
>are good for nursing mothers who don't have a lot of time to eat!!
>
>
>Mona
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>Kind words can be short and easy to
>speak, but their echos are truly endless.
> -Mother Teresa
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> ICQ #16800104/ Nighthawk
>
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please click above to support our sponsor
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
