My Feldenkrais work with Joyce, is
important, & I'm constantly learning from it, so I thought I'd share some
of what I've learned -
the fundamental idea of Feldenkrais
is that improved movement - flow as opposed to rigidity, stiffness- allows for
improved balance
if movement hurts, do less, &
build up gradually
if your symptoms (headache,
dizziness, etc.) were too much, do less of the activity, but still try -
something I need to keep reminding myself. Still might not work, but try,
everything is connected, so try
moving something close to what's not moving, &/or hurts - I recently did a
pelvic exercise & it helped my head
one side learns from the other
side... do something with the arm, leg, hand, etc. that's moving more easily - neurologically,
your brain will transfer the info to the other side
think really small movements - it's
easier to notice subtle differences, & when it comes to balance, subtle
matters
do things in a neutral position,
that gets you out of your habit - try lying down... I've noticed what muscles
move when I do something as simple as putting on hand lotion, when I do it
lying down...
You can experiment with movements when
lying down, because it lessens the vestibular load
if you're sitting, improve your
posture by sitting up from your lower back/pelvis - your shoulders will naturally
follow, as will your head, & your gaze, & your breathing (opens your
chest slightly) - & breathing is SO important!
Some of these concepts apply to
vision and cognitive behavioral therapy as well.
Neurologically everything is
connected!
If you think Feldenkrais would be helpful
for you, give it a shot.
My friend Leora, who first told me
about Joyce, told me something that has stayed with me "even if it doesn't
feel like she's doing much, she is - this stuff is powerful..." words to
live by for ANY neurological rehab.
This is a link to Norman Doidge's fascinating book, which has a great chapter on Feldenkrais -
https://www.amazon.com/Brains-Way-Healing-Discoveries-Neuroplasticity/dp/B00RC527CU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547075819&sr=1-1&keywords=norman+doidge
a link to the paperback version of Doidge's book - https://www.amazon.com/Brains-Way-Healing-Discoveries-Neuroplasticity/dp/014312837X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1547075819&sr=1-1
a link to the paperback version of Doidge's book - https://www.amazon.com/Brains-Way-Healing-Discoveries-Neuroplasticity/dp/014312837X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1547075819&sr=1-1
