As bodyworkers or movement therapists, we tend to think of Spatial Medicine in terms of movement hygiene, the inactivity crisis, and reduction of the strain patterns that lead to pain patterns. And Lord knows, that’s a big enough job these days. But the other side of Spatial Medicine – long an interest of mine but… Read more
Many thanks (again!) to ATSI graduate, Liam Bowler, for facilitating another wonderful conversation with Tom on his podcast, The Body Awake. This time they cover: Making one’s living as a bodyworker or movement teacher; the graces and pitfalls of the commercial vs academic spheres The full flowering, or “five fingers,” of a fully integrated bodywork… Read more
Read the article, Many Orthopedic Surgeries Don’t Work The evidence is there – some knee surgeries and back surgeries are no more effective than a placebo. We need to learn to do proper triage of when people would be helped by the far more conservative option of bodywork or movement therapy before deciding that surgery… Read more
One of our students writes to Tom with the following question: I have a question for you about scar tissue work for a relative who had open heart surgery. I want to help him with some scar tissue work. Could you give me your best advice on the timing, the frequency and any other info… Read more
We’re loving this recent interview with Tom on the Yoga Body Talk Show with host, Lucas Rockwood, on unlocking the secrets of fascia. Listen and learn: How this plastic-wrap-like tissue holds your entire body together How low circulation tissues like fascia, cartilage, tendons and ligaments can heal through seepage and synovial fluids Why stressing tendons… Read more
A follower writes in with the following question: I would like to get more information about conservative ways to tighten fascia. I am a physical therapist that works with post partum mothers and trying to find a way to tighten abdominal fascia is a great interest of mine. Thank you! Tom replies: As I am… Read more
