QSStrRelBw-Class

Proper muscle stretching is essential in prevention and rehabilitation of injuries caused by repetitive motion. It improves general flexibility and increases muscle strength. Stretch-Release Bodywork can easily be integrated in a regular massage or bodywork session

In this class we address proper stretching techniques for use in massage therapy practice with clients and for self-care.
We are using Stretch-Release Bodywork with the client in prone, supine, and side lying positions.

- Compressed Joints

Proper stretching of skeletal muscles can help alleviate many physical issues that are associated with all joints and the spine, and the fascia, tendons, ligaments and bursa.
Skeletal muscles run into tendons that cross joints. When a muscle is tight its length is shortened, when it is relaxed it returns to its original length.
When muscles are chronically shortened with tightness the joints they cross are being compressed over an extended time. Through repetitive motion, friction inside the joint increases and the tissue becomes inflamed and swollen causing more friction, pain, and decreased range of motion.
Proper stretching lengthens the muscles, decreases compression of the joint, and the body can heal the inflammation; the swelling recedes and range of motion improves.

- General Flexibility

Especially with more advanced age muscle and tissue flexibility decreases. By specifically stretching muscles, general flexibility increases improving body position awareness, balance and reaction time, and potentially preventing falls and severe injuries.
A popular activity to stay flexible is yoga. Proper muscle stretching can make this activity more enjoyable because it increases basic flexibility of the muscles and endurance – the poses are easier to perform and your energy last longer.

- Increased Muscle Strength

Practical application of anatomy of skeletal muscle tissue: An activated muscle is short and bulky – flex your bicep. A relaxed muscle is long and thin – extend your elbow. When you lift a weight using your bicep, the difference of length between the elongated and the shortened muscle determines how much weight you can lift for the same amount energy spent. In other words: With properly stretched muscles you can lift more weight.
This is a concept that can easily be tested at the gym.

Humans and warm blooded animals share the same basic concepts of anatomy, including muscle structure and function. Observe how animals stretch. All warm-blooded animals, including humans, hold a natural stretch for about 2 seconds, the length of a deep breath (yawn-stretch).
By design this is the time when the muscles allow being lengthened safely. Abrupt stretching (bouncing) gives a signal of imminent threat and the muscles stiffens for protection. When muscles are stretched for longer than 2 seconds, the body responds similarly to protect the muscles from being overstretched, and the tendons and ligaments and their attachment points being damaged.

The proper method for most effective muscle stretching for self care:
Find the tight muscle, hold a gentle stretch for 2 seconds and repeat the stretch 10 to 15 times. As you are repeating the stretch you may notice that it becomes easier to stretch, the joint becomes more flexible, and existing discomfort and pain decrease. When you are done, gently shake out the affected joint.

! Always use caution and common sense while stretching; a proper stretch never feels painful !

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License to Touch: Licensed Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Chiropractors who are interested in a different approach to soft tissue work.

The Instructor is licensed to provide continuing education credits for licensed massage therapists in TX. If you are not a TX LMT, you may participate in any of the classes for a personal learning experience.

This is a 4 day class, 10am to 5pm each day.
LMTs in TX get 24 hrs of continuing education credits (6 hours per Segment)

MT: Stretching Day 1 Lower Body,     Date: TBA
MT: Stretching Day 2 Side Lying,       Date: TBA
MT: Stretching Day 3 Upper Body,     Date: TBA
MT: Stretching Day 4 Practical,          Date: TBA

Location: Fort Worth, TX; details will be sent in a pre-workshop e-mail about a week before the class.

Register by phone 469-338-9748 (talk & text) or e-mail rubu1323@yahoo.com.

Please provide full name, address, phone number and e-mail address at the time of registration.

Tuition & Payment:

Tuition: $ 400
Preferred form of payment: Cash & check, Zelle; Credit Cards are accepted.
Class tuition is due in full by the first day of class.
Pre-training payment plans are available by request.

Cancellation up to 10 days before the class: 100% refund minus non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 9 to 5 days before the class: 50% refund minus non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, 50% of the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 4 days to day of class: no refund
In case of emergency or accident that prevents your attendance, the cancellation policy will be adjusted on a case by case basis.
If the workshop has to be cancelled you will receive 100% refund or the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.

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Location: Fort Worth, TX; details will be sent in a pre-workshop e-mail about a week before the class.

Arrival Time: Each day please plan to arrive at the location by 9:45am, so we can start class punctually at 10am. I will be available from 9:30am

Supplies: Please bring a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and face rest cover or pillow case, and if you can, a massage table. Please let me know if you can bring a table.
Bring your favorite massage lotion or cream (no oils, please) and some 100% cocoa butter.

Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose, stretchy clothing. We will work on skin so be prepared to undress to your underwear. Yes, we will be draping.
Please do not wear any extra scents like colognes, perfumes, essential oils, etc. Just like your clients, some of your classmates may be sensitive to certain fragrances. Thank you.

Lunch: For convenience, please bring a bag lunch, going out could take more time than desirable. There is fridge space and a fully equipped kitchen available at the home office location.
I can provide salad and sandwich fixings for lunch for $7. Please let me know in advance if you would like to take advantage of this offer and let me know what you would like to have.

Beverages: I will provide water and tea (hot and cold). If you have a favorite beverage, please bring it with you (no alcohol, please).
Snacks: please feel free to bring your favorite snack to share or snack from provided refreshments for a love offering.

Questions: If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 469-338-9748 (talk & text) or rubu1323@yahoo.com