Starting Positions

When I first was introduced to myofascial self-treatment I didn't really know what to do. I was sent a few videos that covered a number of different things to do with a small ball. That was great but I didn't realize how much one can do on their own, plus how important it is to do.
Over the years I have explored and explored, and learned many techniques for self myofascial release. And all of this has been great and dandy *|FNAME|* but I just realized I was missing something super important. That something has actually proven to be quit big and a game changer when I self treat on a daily basis.
Have a starting position!!!
Not only does a starting position help start a self-treatment session, it is also a time to assess how you are doing as a whole, not just going straight into focusing on the areas that are bothering you.

With each of these positions the idea is to assess, so not just hanging out for 5 minutes. Get into the position, relax and then move around a bit. The idea with assess is to mobilize your body and find where you are restricted.

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#2 Start in standing and move however feels good to you for a few minutes. What do you notice?
#3 & 4 Use the roller length wise along your spine. Move your arms. Slightly rock from side-to-side. What do you notice?
#5 Place and lay on the roller at the very top of your shoulders and extend your arms out. Try a simple and slow "no" movement of your head and neck. What do you notice?
#6 Sit on the roller. Make sure your SITS bones are on the roller. Extend one leg. Stretch down that leg or twist your spine. Do your other side. What do you notice?
#7 Modified child's pose. Move the roller slightly forward and backward. What do you notice?

Explore around, these are starting positions so be creative and listen to your body! What do you notice? With what you notice start your myofascial self-treatment from there.
Let me know what you notice when you come in for your next session!