by Carol Montgomery | Mar 22, 2021 | Somatics
Approximately 50 million people in the U.S. experience chronic pain, which sometimes presents as muscle pain. Carol Montgomery discusses what chronic muscle pain is and how Somatics can help those who are affected. As a physical therapist and Somatics educator,...
by Carol Montgomery | Feb 18, 2021 | General, Somatics
Your movement patterns could be holding you back. This article offers four reasons that indicate you might want to re-evaluate your habits. No matter your age or physical abilities, retraining your movement patterns can lead to several benefits for your physical and...
by Carol Montgomery | Oct 15, 2020 | Holistic Wellness, Somatics
When it comes to chronic foot pain, a common assumption is that only your feet muscles are the problem. Many physicians and patients treat the ailing foot as both the cause and effect. We might feel the pain only in our foot, but every part of our body is connected to...
by Carol Montgomery | Jul 15, 2020 | General, Holistic Wellness, Somatics
In last month’s blog, I wrote about what causes pain when we sit too much, a common problem for all of the people working from home these days. When we sit for long periods, if our bodies are not functioning with ease and balance, we can pinch the nerves around the...
by Carol Montgomery | May 29, 2020 | Integral Human Gait, Mind Body Spirit, Physical Therapy, Somatics
How many of your clients want to keep up with their grandchildren but can’t because of mobility issues? The pain that these clients feel is not only physical but also emotional and spiritual. Part of the joy of grandparenting is playing with the little ones, and when...
by Carol Montgomery | Apr 20, 2020 | General, Somatics
With everything that has been going on, it’s time for some good news. At the beginning of May, I will be participating once again in the Feldenkrais summit, which features 35 experts in movement and wellbeing on various topics. This year’s conference is titled “Move...