I’d like to know what I can do at home – Part 2

by Julia | Mar 5, 2020 | News this month

Here is the second part of answer to Marge’s question:

I’d like to know more things I can do at home.
Just maybe one stretch a week.
And/or one ball move.

Stretch topic, like time topic, is too complex to be addressed in a short post. Despite “Do these 3 fabulous stretches everyday and {insert your ailment here} will go away” claims, there’s simply not a single stretch or stretch program that can work for everyone, or even for the same person over time. Sorry to burst that bubble!

Ball – rolling, on the other hand, seems to work equally well for most people who try it – provided you start gently and increase the intensity gradually:

Clients with fibromyalgia ball-roll in the mornings to alleviate morning stiffness.

Folk in Pain Care wall-ball to reduce fear of movement and change their relationship with the body.

Weekend warriors and recreational athletes alike lean into the ball to speed up recovery, improve blood flow and increase range of motion.

I guess the ever over-flowing Ball & Yin class speaks for itself…

Here are some general guidelines for rolling with the ball:

Ball rolling for self-care and pain relief – BALL 101
Advanced techniques – BALL 201

Feel free to download, print, and share these printouts with others.

The most important bit when you are just starting out is to not overdo it:

Success tip: here’s how to find your groove and avoid pain boom-bust cycle

We have a limited amount of energy and willpower.
Use your resources strategically.
Introduce one simple change at a time.
Wait until this change takes root and becomes a habit before adding yet another self-care ingredient – even if it is as simple as “drink more water”.

If all fails, drop me a line – I love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Hey, my name is Julia

Living with chronic pain has taught me to look for solutions in unlikely places – places where most people see only problems.

Over the years I’ve gotten to be pretty good at this problem-solving and silver-lining finding thing.

So good that I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned and help others to find their sea legs while navigating, living, and winning their battle with chronic pain.

So good that I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned and help others to find their sea legs while navigating, living, and winning their battle with chronic pain.

Hey, my name is Julia

Living with chronic pain has taught me to look for solutions in unlikely places – places where most people see only problems.

Over the years I’ve gotten to be pretty good at this problem-solving and silver-lining finding thing.

So good that I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned and help others to find their sea legs while navigating, living, and winning their battle with chronic pain.

I’d like to know what I can do at home – Part 2

I’d like to know what I can do at home – Part 2

I’d like to know more things I can do at home.
Just maybe one stretch a week.
And/or one ball move.

Here are some general guidelines for rolling with the ball:

The most important bit when you are just starting out is to not overdo it:

We have a limited amount of energy and willpower.
Use your resources strategically.
Introduce one simple change at a time.
Wait until this change takes root and becomes a habit before adding yet another self-care ingredient – even if it is as simple as “drink more water”.

Hey, my name is Julia

Hey, my name is Julia

Not ready to join a class yet?

Not ready to join a class yet?

I’d like to know what I can do at home – Part 2

I’d like to know what I can do at home – Part 2

I’d like to know more things I can do at home.Just maybe one stretch a week.And/or one ball move.

Here are some general guidelines for rolling with the ball:

The most important bit when you are just starting out is to not overdo it:

We have a limited amount of energy and willpower.Use your resources strategically.Introduce one simple change at a time.Wait until this change takes root and becomes a habit before adding yet another self-care ingredient – even if it is as simple as “drink more water”.

Hey, my name is Julia

Hey, my name is Julia

I’d like to know more things I can do at home.
Just maybe one stretch a week.
And/or one ball move.

We have a limited amount of energy and willpower.
Use your resources strategically.
Introduce one simple change at a time.
Wait until this change takes root and becomes a habit before adding yet another self-care ingredient – even if it is as simple as “drink more water”.