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What are the important properties to know about neurofascia?

Unlocking the Secrets of Neurofascia: Key Takeaways Revealed

What are the most important properties to know about neurofascia is knowing what the nervous system is and what fascia is. So neurofascia is talking about the nervous system and its relationship to the fascial system. So the most important thing to know about fascia is that it is a three-dimensional biotensegrity fascial system. It's a three-dimensional matrix under your skin that is supporting, protecting, and stabilizing every aspect of your body. And daily living causes this tissue to lose its stiff to elastic properties, which can alter neurological efficiency. So if you sit for long periods of time and you get up and you feel like you aged 40 years because your joints don't work as well when you get up as you did when you sat down, you're feeling the natural effects of this difference in connective tissue resilience. And you can restore this. It's important to know that this tissue is renewable. It's like a renewable resource. It's like going green in your body. And by restoring the hydration of your connective tissue system, you can alter sensory motor control. So if you're dealing with joint pain or neck problems or you are constantly feeling stiff or achy, for sure, you should know about the MELT Method. So maybe you'll go to meltmethod.com and learn a little bit more about why your neurofascial system is so vital to your overall health and well-being. So make sure that you're sipping water frequently, eat water-filled foods, and I hope that helps you to answer the question of why neurofascia is important.

In order to understand neurofascia, its important to understand the nervous system and fascia in relation to one another. Neurofascia is the three dimensional biotin, secretory fascial system that supports, protects and stabilizes every aspect of your body. It's important to know that this tissue is renewable, and can be altered by restoring hydration and sensory motor control. To do this, you should consider trying the Moat Method or drinking water frequently and eating water-filled foods.

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The important properties to know about neurofascia revolve around understanding the nervous system and fascia. Neurofascia refers to the relationship between the nervous system and the fascial system. Fascia is a three-dimensional biotensegrity system that exists beneath the skin, providing support, protection, and stability to the body. Daily activities can cause this tissue to lose its elastic properties, affecting neurological efficiency. Restoring hydration to the connective tissue system can alter sensory motor control and alleviate issues such as joint pain or stiffness. The MELT Method is a valuable resource for learning more about maintaining a healthy neurofascial system. Staying hydrated and consuming water-rich foods are essential practices in supporting neurofascia health. Understanding these aspects highlights why neurofascia is important for overall well-being.

What signs does the autonomic nervous system give that the body is overly stressed?

Unlocking the Secrets of Overstressed Autonomic Nervous Systems

If your autonomic nervous system has a high stress state, your nervous system actually gives you lots of messages. So, if you think of your stress and repair systems as being like two sides of a seesaw, when our stress regulator comes up too high and our autonomic nervous system of parasympathetic or rest and repair can't balance us out, we get symptoms like trouble digesting food, feeling exhausted in the middle of the day, maybe our joints are really achy, especially after sitting for long periods of time. You get up and you kind of feel like you've aged 40 years because your joints don't work as well when you get up as they did when you sat down. You wake up in the morning feeling as stiff as a dried out sponge. And if you don't treat the cause of why the autonomic nervous system is so stressed out, you start getting bigger symptoms like at night, even as exhausted as you are in the day, all of the fatigue you feel at night when you try to fall asleep, you can't wind down. And then you wake up in the middle of the night to go pee. Is any of this sounding familiar? If it is, your nervous system is autonomically not efficient. And when our autonomic regulators can't regulate balance to repair, this is not only increasing your chances to have chronic pain issues, it's actually accelerating your aging process. So if you want to live better in your body, it's important that you understand how to check out these signals and mitigate them. You can find out more about that from me.

If your autonomic nervous system is in a high stress state, you may experience digestive issues, exhaustion, joint pain, difficulty winding down, and frequent night time urination. These are signs that your body is not able to regulate and repair efficiently, which can lead to chronic pain issues and accelerated aging. To improve your wellbeing, it is important to understand how to recognize these signals and mitigate them.

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When the autonomic nervous system is under high stress, it sends various signals indicating that the body is overly stressed. Imagine the stress and repair systems as two sides of a seesaw. When the stress regulator becomes imbalanced and the autonomic nervous system, responsible for rest and repair, cannot restore balance, several symptoms may arise. These include difficulty digesting food, midday exhaustion, achy joints (especially after prolonged sitting), feeling much older when getting up from sitting down, waking up in the morning feeling stiff, and struggling to wind down at night even when exhausted. Waking up in the middle of the night to urinate may also occur. These are all indications of an inefficient autonomic nervous system. If left untreated, these symptoms can lead to chronic pain issues and accelerate the aging process. To improve your well-being, it's crucial to identify these signals and take steps to mitigate them. For more information on how to do this, you can reach out to me.

Do you have a favorite client success story?

82-Year-Old Overcomes Neuropathy and Regains Mobility

Oh, do I have a favorite client story? You know, I have so many. I've seen so many miracles treating clients with persistent pain, but one that comes to mind is Rina, who was this strong older Russian woman who comes to my melt class and she said to me, somebody said you could fix my neuropathy. And I was like, well, I mean maybe we can help to mitigate some of the pain that you have. She came in with a walker and so, you know, she was a little reluctant with this frowning face and when I said we had to get down onto the ground, she says we're not getting down on the ground. I said, well, just sit in a chair and watch us and see if you understand it. About halfway through the class, she gets on to she kind of peels herself off the chair and gets onto the ground and starts melting with us. And at the end of the class, she gets up and kind of moves around and she looks at me and she says, I'll be back. And over the course of three months, she came to every single class I taught and she went from walking in with a walker to walking in with two canes, one cane, and then there was this one day where she walked in with that cane and when the class was done, she left the class and we all noticed that the cane was there and a bunch of us sat there waiting for her to come back. And when she came back into the class, she was like, I forgot my cane. And the entire class applauded her and she's been able to regain her life at 82 and she says that she walks 20 city blocks every day without a walker. So I think that's a pretty amazing success story for me.

Reena was an 82 year old Russian woman who came to my math class with a walker and, over the course of three months, she regained her life and can now walk 20 city blocks without a walker. We all applauded when she forgot her cane one day and left the class without it.

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Oh, do I have a favorite client success story? I've witnessed numerous miracles while treating clients with persistent pain, but one that stands out is Rina's story. Rina was a strong older Russian woman who attended my melt class. She approached me and mentioned that someone had told her I might be able to alleviate her neuropathy pain. Though skeptical, she came to class with a walker. When I mentioned that we would be getting down on the ground, she hesitated and said she wouldn't join us. I suggested she sit in a chair and observe. However, about halfway through the class, Rina peeled herself off the chair and joined us on the ground, melting alongside everyone else. At the end of the class, she got up and moved around. Looking at me with determination, she declared that she would be back.

Over the next three months, Rina attended every single class I taught. She went from using a walker to two canes, then one cane. One remarkable day, when the class ended, we noticed her cane still sitting there as we waited for her return. When Rina re-entered the room, she exclaimed that she had forgotten her cane. The entire class erupted into applause. At 82 years old, Rina regained her independence and shared that she now walks 20 city blocks every day without a walker.

This success story of Rina's journey is truly incredible to me.

How often and how long do I need to train my connective tissue to make a change/difference?

Transform Your Body with Just 10 Minutes a Day

I recommend spending a minimum of 10 minutes a day, at least three times a week focusing on your connective tissue specifically. But really, connective tissue adapts and morphs every single day. And as we age, I've never heard of anybody complaining about getting taller as they get older, right? We just lose space as we age. So if you adopt a self-care practice to tune into your body and identify some of the common imbalances that occur when connective tissue loses its stiff to elastic properties, leaving you inflexible as well as feeling like your joints are tight and compressed, your best bet is to spend about 10 minutes a day treating your body. And that's where the MELT Method can come into play. And you can check out the MELT Method YouTube channel and learn some techniques using just a basic towel to decompress your neck and low back and restore neurological stability and balance. Thanks.

Spend at least 10 minutes a day, 3 times a week focusing on your connective tissue with the Melt Method. This will help restore neurological stability and balance.

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To make a difference in your connective tissue, I recommend dedicating at least 10 minutes a day, three times a week to focus on it specifically. Connective tissue is constantly adapting and changing, even on a daily basis. As we age, we may notice a loss of space and flexibility, but by adopting a self-care practice and tuning into your body, you can address common imbalances that occur when connective tissue loses its elastic properties. This can help alleviate feelings of inflexibility and tightness in the joints. The MELT Method is a helpful resource for treating your body and restoring neurological stability and balance. You can find techniques on the MELT Method YouTube channel using just a basic towel to decompress your neck and lower back. By spending time regularly caring for your connective tissue, you can make a positive impact.

Are there any drawbacks to using massage guns?

Using Massage Guns: The Drawbacks You Should Know

Using a therapy gun or any tool actually can have some drawbacks. Two of which are, do you know what you're doing and why you're doing it, and how you're using the tool. So first of all, if let's say your hip is killing you, taking a jackhammer to your hip is kind of like a kid screaming out for your help, and you walking up to the kid and punching them in the face, right? We don't do that to a kid, right? What would you do? You'd get down at their level and you'd ask them what the problem was, and you'd gain an understanding of why they were screaming out for your help, rather than punching them in the face, right? So if you are using a therapy gun directly on areas where you have pain, you may also have inflammation. And using a therapy gun or some hard tool could actually increase inflammation and not in a positive way. So I always say go indirect before direct if you're using a therapy gun or any tool.

When using a therapy gun or any tool, it's important to understand what you're doing, why you're doing it, and how to use the tool properly. Direct application of a therapy gun may increase inflammation and should be avoided. Instead, it is better to go indirect before direct.

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Using a massage gun or any similar tool can have drawbacks. Two important considerations are knowing what you're doing and why you're doing it, as well as understanding how to use the tool properly. If, for example, you have hip pain and immediately use a massage gun on that area, it's akin to responding to a child's cry for help by punching them in the face. Instead, it's important to approach the situation with empathy and understanding. Similarly, using a massage gun directly on areas of pain, especially if inflammation is present, may actually worsen inflammation rather than provide relief. It is recommended to start with indirect techniques before applying direct pressure with a massage gun or any other tool.

What is a lisfranc fracture? Is it serious?

Lisfranc Fracture: A Serious Foot Injury Requiring Care

So a Lisfranc fracture is a fracture of the foot. It's where your metatarsals meet your toes on the top of your foot. It tends to happen to a lot of dancers. And is it serious? I mean any broken bone is serious so you're definitely gonna have to go see a doctor for that. Most likely they will cast you and the recovery time is like any broken bone in your body. You've got about four to six weeks in a cast and then you might want to learn how to melt your feet because the problem is as your foot is casting it causes a ton of dehydration in the connective tissue and it can weaken the musculature of your feet. So treating your feet by using these small soft balls in the first onsets of repair when when you're when the bone has healed really important and while you are recovering I would highly recommend that you use the melt soft roller and melt your calves and the back of your thighs to improve the fluid state of the entire connective tissue system so that it minimizes the recovery time when the cast comes off and even if you're not casted the non weight-bearing time just creates atrophy in the muscles. So to minimize that make sure that you're working on your legs and keeping your connective tissue supple and supportive. Thanks!

A lisfranc fracture is a fracture of the foot. It is serious and requires medical attention. After the bone has healed, it is important to use soft balls to melt the feet and calves to minimize recovery time and maintain flexibility.

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A Lisfranc fracture is a foot fracture that occurs where the metatarsals meet the toes on the top of the foot. It is commonly seen in dancers. Any broken bone is considered serious, so it's important to seek medical attention for proper treatment. Typically, a doctor will cast the foot, and the recovery time is similar to other broken bones, lasting around four to six weeks. However, it's crucial to address the effects of casting on foot health. Casting can cause dehydration in the connective tissue and weaken the foot muscles. To counter this, using small soft balls for foot treatment during the healing process is recommended. Additionally, using a melt soft roller on the calves and back of thighs can improve fluidity in the entire connective tissue system and potentially minimize recovery time once the cast is removed. Even if not casted, non-weight bearing time can lead to muscle atrophy, so focusing on leg exercises and maintaining supple connective tissue is essential for support and recovery.

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