by Liv Rachelle | Aug 26, 2014 | Athletes and Artists, Clinician's Corner, Fascia
Sophia Chan Doctor of Physical Therapy, soma system® Master Instructor Taking that first step out of bed in the morning is difficult enough for many of us. However, for the 10% of Americans who have plantar fasciitis, that first step can be excruciating–like a...
by Liv Rachelle | Jul 2, 2014 | Athletes and Artists
Step back for a moment and be honest about your splits: When you’re warmed up can you slide right into them, or do they require awkward negotiation? Is one side smoother than the other? Do you ever feel compression in your lower back or a tugging behind your knee? If...
by Liv Rachelle | Jul 1, 2014 | Athletes and Artists
soma system® founder Roman Torgovitsky recently came up with this gem of a hamstring release while teaching at the 2014 Wanderlust festival in Vermont. Instructions: Lay one Double Track Roller atop a block and then kneel so that the ends of the roller compress the...
by Liv Rachelle | Jul 1, 2014 | Athletes and Artists
Sophia Chan Doctor of Physical Therapy, soma system® Master Instructor Many of us have experienced that twinge or sudden pull along the back of the thigh. It may even bruise, become tender, or throb and ache through the night. The often bumpy roads that make up the...
by Liv Rachelle | Jun 5, 2014 | Athletes and Artists
This powerhouse-of-a-stretch hamstring sequence targets the medial (semimembranosis and semitendonosis) and lateral (biceps femoris) hamstring muscles, as well as the adductors. Through Center Lie on your back and hug both knees in towards your chest. Keep your right...
by Liv Rachelle | Jun 5, 2014 | Athletes and Artists, Self Bodywork Videos
One big downer about prolonged sitting is its effect on circulation, especially in the lower body. If your knees are higher than your hips, then hip socket compression can cut off blood and nutrients to your legs, which can lead to uncomfortable tingling (bad) or...
