
Apr
17
Waylon Salon Preventative Care Body Maintenance Protocol
Listed below are sample variations of solutions to repetitive stress injuries. And low cost, timely management of chronic pain as a result of being fabulous for 8-12 hours at a time.
Neck/Shoulder Pain– Identify the most acute area of discomfort along the upper back and neck region, apply the buffer to affected area for 1-3 minutes until pain subsides. Follow up with detached RolFlex active release tool to further release muscle tension. Then conclude with the series of upper body stretches from the attached images, along with some supplemental resistance band “ pull aparts” or “rows” to encourage strength in the supportive tissue of the upper back.
Hand/Wrist/Elbow Pain– utilize the buffer to alleviate surface tension and bring circulation to affected area, focus on forearms, and elbow attachments, along with bicep and tricep. Follow up with the RolFlex release clamp to further identify tight areas along the forearm region, perform wrist circles while pinning down uncomfortable “knots” Follow this with a brief series of forearm stretches, and “extensor” exercises to encourage balance in the hand fatigue.
Lower Back – utilize the buffer to relieve tension along the lower back, and upper glutes closest to the belt-line. Follow up with the prescribed “figure four” stretch and some static calf stretching to improve body posture.
Summary – The majority of pain can be managed by following a few simple steps;
-identify the root cause or location
-apply therapeutic pressure or massage
-stretch affected area
-implement strengthening exercises to encourage balance to combat the repetitive movement patterns.
-Future articles will highlight more in-depth resolutions to specific issues.
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