The book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility' discusses maintaining functional movement and addressing pain, particularly from trigger points. Techniques like self-massage are emphasized for pain relief and recovery. The importance of a multi-faceted approach to combat pain and improve movement efficiency is presented and promoted in the volume
Medical training emphasizes symptom treatment, often influenced by pharmaceutical funding, leading to cycles of dependency on quick relief rather than addressing root causes. Some doctors advocate for holistic approaches, aiming to provide well-rounded healthcare by considering patients' overall well-being and preventative measures.
Let’s talk about wellness and aging. Wellness is the active pursuit of choices, activities and lifestyles that facilitate a state of holistic health. Wellness, as an umbrella, is a set of various facets that comprise overall health. These include Spiritual, Emotional, Financial, Environmental, Social, Physical, Intellectual, and Occupational components. It is important to maintain a dynamic balance between the various components … Continue reading The journey to wellness . . .
It seems that in modern society, movement, exercise, is an auxiliary activity. In light of the typically mundane acts of sleeping, going to work, coming home, spending time with family, playing computer games, there is little to no time given to physical activity (movement, exercise)
The predisposal toward the physical practice of yoga posture (asana), though understandable as such, confines the practitioner to the ‘touch, sight, taste, smell, hearing’ driven aspect(s) of yoga.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 