Inclusive’s Post

Inclusive Stretch with Ease always ends with a moment of decompression. The goal is to balance all the flexion movements we do all day: extension. I take the time to share with students the power of letting the body relax at 180 degrees. During the decompression moment, the arch in the lower back and the neck decompresses and lengthens. This allows a moment for the legs and knees to relax, opening the hips for a greater range of motion. It also allows the shoulders to reach the floor, giving space to the collarbone and first two ribs. This moment is not just about relaxation but also about checking in with all the systems we are so well equipped with, nourishing the body, and letting go of the unnecessary. Come to Class or schedule a Private or Remote Session - start your decompression practices today. #InclusiveStretchwithEase #DecompressToday #InclusiveLifeStyle #PrivateSession #RemoteSession #BeKind #BePresent #BeInclusive @nicolewithinclusive

Inclusive Stretch with Ease always ends with a moment of decompression. The goal is to balance all the flexion movements we do all day: extension. I take the time to share with students the power of letting the body relax at 180 degrees. During the decompression moment, the arch in the lower back and the neck decompresses and lengthens. This allows a moment for the legs and knees to relax, opening the hips for a greater range of motion. It also allows the shoulders to reach the floor, giving space to the collarbone and first two ribs. This moment is not just about relaxation but also about checking in with all the systems we are so well equipped with, nourishing the body, and letting go of the unnecessary. Come to Class or schedule a Private or Remote Session - start your decompression practices today. #InclusiveStretchwithEase #DecompressToday #InclusiveLifeStyle #PrivateSession #RemoteSession #BeKind #BePresent #BeInclusive @nicolewithinclusive

New on the blog: Incredible Benefits of Using a Standing Frame    In our latest blog, we explore the surprising benefits of using standing frames from the EasyStand range. From enhancing posture, bone density, and muscle strength to improving concentration, fine motor skills and mental well-being, these standing frames can help transform your life! ⚡   Ready to learn more? 👉 Head to the link to read it now!  https://lnkd.in/eftSHbMW #standingframes #standingframe #wheelchairuser #easystand

Probably one of my favorite things about working on bodies is showing clients how it’s all connected & giving them insight as to why certain parts of their body may be talking to them. One of the primary stretches I use to assess is a lateral stretch, targeting the fascia along the side of the body. What many don’t realize is the side of your body has A LOT to do with how your back feels 🤯 Your Lateral Net (a fancy word for how the fascia is connected from your skull down to your feet along the side of your body) is a major stabilizer of the body. It’s part of the reason why you don’t just fall over & can maintain balance as well as an upright position. However depending on how you live your life your lateral net can get overworked and throw off how tension is distributed in the other fascial nets of the body. Clients response to this simple assessment is usually “AHHH” because it has been so long since they felt the sensation of space between their pelvis & ribcage 🩻 Which ultimately gives a big release of tension and pressure on the back. Connect the dots, they all matter when it comes to the body.

👉The Stabilizer: Your everyday ally for stability and mobility! Ensures stable posture in varied environments: indoors, outdoors, and even at the beach. ✔️ Aids in routine activities. ✔️ Helps in safely getting up and sitting down on different furniture. ✔️ Provides support on slippery surfaces. ✔️ Assists in picking up items and recovering from falls. ✔️ Supports performing physical therapy exercises at home. ✔️ . . . . #STABILIFESystem #stabilizedsteps #fallprevention #stability #bestwalker #independentliving #freedomtomove

I was so disappointed when the Head Teacher sent a note home saying she'd seen my boy 'trying hard' at school. Here's why... What does Trying Hard look like? What could she have seen in this child? Head bowed, hand gripped, one shoulder raised, head cocked to one side - this is what he would like like - oh NO! I'm a movement expert, and have worked with 1000s of people over the last 20+ years to help them move with more ease, to reduce tension, improve posture, and think more clearly. So hearing that my boy was visibly 'working hard' was the opposite of what I wanted for him. Can you see why? What if he had been Working Easy? Oh yes, I'd have loved to hear this. He wouldn't have got any less done, his body might have been easily upright, soft hands, head balancing on his spine, shoulder girdle wide... Just because we are Thinking, we don't need to pull our body down, or forwards, or raise our shoulders. And nor do we need to fix them, or 'put' them anywhere - Alexander's discoveries are foundational to all learning. Just because you are working, you don't need to scrunch or stretch your body at a desk or chair. If this picques your curiosity and you'd like to learn more about working with ease, send me a dm and say "Working Easy" and let's have a chat. #selfhelptools #resolvebackpain #alexandertechniqueonline

Hips – it’s all about glutes, right? Wrong. This week two clients learned that the roots of their chronic hip dysfunction lay in where they habitually carry their rib cage. One was a rider, trying to overcome both hip pain and performance issues on her horse. One was a cyclist, battling with hip pinching and pain. Both of them discovered that when they gently placed one hand on the side of their ribs and the other hand on the opposite side of the pelvis, they could slide them horizontally, like two building blocks, back and forth until they were stacked in balance over each other. When that happened, the tightness in spines and hips started to change, and muscles that had resisted years of strength training flickered into action. The cyclist’s hip moved smoothly through his pedal revolution. The rider found the outside leg that usually loses contact. Abdominals work differently. Gluteus medius says hello. Muscles that are usually hanging on to help stabilise can power down. We can progress into functionally specific movement now that the tension has been lifted from the system. Spines are meant to move, but we can become caught in one relationship. When the rib cage becomes over committed in one direction, the pelvis will offer a counter movement, which in itself will change the weight bearing between the legs, and the muscle recruitment possibilities. No matter how much you stretch and strengthen the hips, it won’t change this basic response from the body to balance and manage its forces. Look further. See the ribs when you are considering the hips. #JEMSgems #holisticrehab https://lnkd.in/g4QQ2dqa

Unlocking Potential with Theraputty 🌟 Theraputty is one of many tools we use to enhance recovery and build strength for our upper extremity clients! Here are just a few ways we use it: ✋ Grip Strengthening: Perform squeezing exercises with varying resistance levels to improve grip strength for tasks like opening jars or holding utensils. ⚙ Fine Motor Skills: Use Theraputty to practice finger isolation and dexterity by rolling it into small balls or pinching it into shapes, enhancing coordination for writing or buttoning shirts. 🚗 Range of Motion: Stretch fingers, hands, and wrists by incorporating weight bearing in the putty, with open palm or fisted hand. 🔧 Functional Activities: Create custom tasks by using different tools in the putty to simulate real-life activities. With Theraputty, we’re not just building strength; we’re empowering our clients to reclaim their independence! #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #Theraputty #UpperExtremity #HandStrength #Rehabilitation #ClientSuccess #MobileTherapyGroup #HealthAndWellness #mobiletherapygroupllc #handtherapy #westpalmbeach #downdownWPB #certifiedhandtherapist #healthcareworkers 

In our latest Fascia & Feelings session, we’re addressing tension in an unexpected way – focusing on the fascia at the inner corner of your eyebrow to release stress in your shoulder. Ready for some relief? 💆♀️🌈⁣ ⁣ Using the Face Stick, work gently but deeply into any lumps or ridges you feel in the inner corner of your right eye. This targeted approach can lead to an immediate easing of tension in the shoulder area. It’s a fascinating example of how interconnected your body really is! 🔍🤯⁣ ⁣ Are you curious to learn more about fascia and its impact on your body? Sign up for my newsletter to receive a detailed Face Mapping chart to help you make connections! 📈💌⁣ ⁣ #FasciaAndFeelings #ShoulderRelief #FacialFascia #WellnessJourney #SelfCare #MindBodyConnection

Lately, we’ve noticed more people dealing with hip discomfort - maybe it’s the running season? 🏃♂️ The hip is a complex joint, designed for a wide range of motion thanks to its ball-and-socket structure. But with that flexibility comes a higher chance of misalignment. When the femur shifts out of place, it can lead to pain and weakness. What do we recommend? ✅ One approach involves using manual techniques to help reposition the joint and improve movement. ✅ Strengthening exercises can then help maintain this alignment by targeting the muscles around the hip. ✅ Finally, simple adjustments to your daily posture and routine can play a key role in preventing further issues. We're well-versed in addressing these concerns and supporting you stay active and pain-free. If your hips are feeling off, you might need an appointment 😉 ☎️ 0404 717 488 📍 21 Agars St, Paddington Qld 4064