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Nancy Parker
Rancho La Puerta Spa: Therapeutic Exercise
For the last 10 years Nancy has worked at fitness & wellness centers and also physical therapy & chiropractic clinics in Florida, California and Mexico. Currently she has the pleasure of working at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Baja California, as Head of the Therapeutic Exercise Department.
During high school, Nancy excelled as a track athlete and was a student trainer for the football team. Her sheer enjoyment for athletic performance guided her to get involved with training and rehabilitation as a means to keep people at their peak performance for life and sport. Yearning to bridge the gap between personal training and physical therapy, Nancy obtained additional certifications from the C.H.E.K Institute. After struggling for years with adrenal fatigue and digestive issues, as well as pain and injuries, Nancy founded Naturally Balanced Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching. As a certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach she enables people to identify roadblocks to their wellness goals and provides a road map to getting back on track. In addition to coaching, she draws from her experience as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Pilates Instructor, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, along with various release modalities to restore balance to the body from the inside out. Her approach combines a thorough assessment of needs with an intelligently designed program to support healthful habits. She recognizes the value of self care along with a solid support team in maintaining a healthy, vibrant life. Her vision is to empower people to help themselves - to reduce stress, increase vitality and attain wellness goals through self awareness, intelligent exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. In her free time she enjoys snowboarding, yoga, dancing, reading, traveling and eating good organic food. Find out more at naturallybalancedfit.com.Copyright © 2013 - Dr. Frank Lipman
Relieve the pain in your neck
Nancy ParkerMay 06
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Relieve the pain in your neck
Did you know that when your body slumps, the weight of your arms, shoulders and scapulae are forced to hang off of your already overstressed neck muscles? Your shoulder girdle weighs 14% of your total body weight, so even if you only weigh 130lbs, your poor neck is now holding up more than 18lbs of extra weight every minute of every day. In the ideal postural alignment all of that weight should rest on top of your ribcage, thus taking the stress out of the neck and shoulders. When this ‘drop front panel’ is preset, however, it also makes simple things like turning your head difficult, as these muscles and the fascia enveloping them become chronically tense and stiff.
Try this
Allow your upper body to slump, even just slightly. Now notice how far you can turn your head to each side, and how it feels to do so. Next, imagine a string attached to the top of your head, lengthening and lifting you up towards the sky. Notice how your posture improves just by consciously doing this. Then, turn your head side to side again. Feel the ease of movement and increased range you gained in your neck just by straightening up. Use this string visual any time gravity is getting the best of you, and to ensure your ideal alignment as you move throughout your day.
Cause of stress
Chronic stress comes from many places. It can be the result of bad posture as described above; our thoughts -that stinkin’ thinkin’ we are all sometimes guilty of; the S.A.D. Standard American Diet – filled with sugar, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, etc.; the numerous toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis; and many other factors. All of this contributes to the rigidity in our bodies.
Get moving
In order to get moving again and rehydrate stiff tissue, use the simple tennis ball tricks shown in the video clip. The release at the base of the skull, the suboccipitals, is particularly useful for countering the tension created by forward head posture, relieving eye fatigue and strain, tension headaches, and sinus congestion. Enjoy the freedom you can create for yourself in just a few quick minutes at home or even during your travels!