tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86717989769875691822024-03-13T08:06:13.782-07:00Massage and Bodywork by Aaron Gauker, PA LMTAaron Gauker, PA LMThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01866943371737821025noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671798976987569182.post-9155378128562230902015-03-02T13:04:00.000-08:002015-03-02T13:06:02.599-08:00Bamboo-Fusion®<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.11111068725586px;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"What it can do for people who like deep pressure is, it can really get a lot deeper into the muscle tissue," Gauker said. "Since it is heated, it really relaxes the muscles, so you can get in deeper without the pain." Gauker, who lives in Exeter Township, said he first learned of the Bamboo-Fusion massage technique through a friend in the field. He caught on to the fact it was something unique. "It is a newer modality in this area," he said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"People are open to do different things in this area," he said. "I offer an introductory to them to let them experience it first." Aside from using the bamboo stick as a tool, Gauker also incorporates his hands, so that it's not too much of a departure from what one would expect from a more traditional massage. "When I do bamboo massage, I take the (Bamboo-Fusion) routine that I was taught but I make it my own, to be able to have that energy touch with my hands," he said.</span><br />
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Aaron Gauker, PA LMThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01866943371737821025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671798976987569182.post-52169432318813425842015-03-02T12:35:00.001-08:002015-03-02T13:06:16.554-08:00Stretching And Your Health<div class="MsoNormal">
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Studies show that flexibility is just as beneficial as
exercise. Exercise can help improve your memory and mood, control weight, boost
energy and even combats health conditions and disease. But where does
stretching come into play? Doctors, physical therapists, and massage therapist
agree that flexibility is a vital part of keeping your body fit and able.
Flexibility can help your body reach its optimum fitness level, plays an
important role in injury prevention, and can prevent conditions like arthritis
and carpal tunnel among others.</div>
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When you stretch a muscle you lengthen the tendons and
muscle fibers that attach to the bone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The longer these muscle fibers are, the more you can increase
the muscle’s size and improve upon range of motion. The more flexible the
muscle the more it has a potential to become stronger as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The increased range of motion (ROM) and
flexibility that you gain can make everyday activities, like bending over to
pick something up off the floor, easier on your body and decreases the risk of
an injury. </div>
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Additionally, stretching may improve your circulation,
increasing the flow of blood to the muscles. Good circulation can help to
protect your body against a host of illnesses from diabetes to kidney disease. <span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A 2009 study in the <i>American
Journal of Physiology</i> indicated that people age 40 and older who performed
well on a sit-and-reach test (a seated forward bend that measures flexibility)
had less stiffness in their arterial walls, an indicator of the risk for stroke
and heart attack. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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How flexible do you need to be?
Well, being able to do a split is not necessary to a healthily life, but you
need to be flexible enough to suit your lifestyle. A gymnast needs a lot of
flexibility due to the amount of movement they perform, from tumbling,
flipping, and jumping. On the other hand, a distance runner does not need a lot
of flexibility to move their body forward in a straight line. </div>
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Flexibility can be improved upon
with just 10 minutes of stretching per day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Focus on the major muscle groups such as upper body, back,
and lower body. After a few minutes spent on theses areas typically you should
spend your time focusing on specific stretches for any problem areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, if you sit at a desk for 8-10+
hours a day you will want to pay special attention to your lower back and other
posterior chain muscles (glutes, hamstrings, and calves) as well as your hip
flexors. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Daily stretching<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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consistent basis to have any long-term affect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During this part of your day it is a great time to listen to
your body while deep breathing and focusing on relaxation. Before beginning
your stretching routine warm up your muscles, a walk or some jumping jacks work
nicely. As you ease into each stretch the movement needs to be slow, smooth,
and controlled. Breathe out as you move into each stretch. You will feel the muscles
start to relax due to increased blood flow. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stretching should not be painful, only move to the point of
resistance/discomfort. Each stretch should be taken to a static hold and no bouncing
should take place. Below is a sequence designed be Emmanuel Durand, head coach
for the Cirque du Soleil show <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">O</i>, in
Las Vegas, and Angelique Janov, a certified Pilates instructor and a
contortionist coach for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">O</i>. The
sequence should take about 10 minutes to complete. </div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">1. Place your
hands on the back of your head and gently push it forward with your chin
tucked. Hold for five seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the heels of your hands on your chin, fingers pointing toward your ears. Gently
push your head back. Hold for five seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">3. Rest your
right hand on the top of your head and gently press your right ear toward your
right shoulder. Hold for five seconds. Repeat on the other side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">4. Raise your
arms and clasp your hands above your head; imagine lifting and lengthening your
spine. As you bend to the left, release your hands. Grasp your right elbow with
your left hand and pull it to the left. Hold for five seconds. Come back to the
center and repeat on the right side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">1. Lie on your
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hands on the floor under your shoulders and slowly lift your chest up. Hold for
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">3. Come to a
standing position with feet shoulder-width apart and pointed to the right. Lift
the toes of your right foot off the ground, bend at the hip, and fold your body
over. Hold for 10 seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">5. Repeat 3
times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u>For
Your Lower Body<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">1. Sit on the
floor with your legs straight out in front of you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">2. Lift your
right leg off the floor, holding it with both hands. Flex your foot and hold
for five seconds. Lower and switch legs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">3. While still seated, bend your right knee and lift your leg. Pull
your knee to your chest. Flex your foot and hold for five seconds. Lower your
right leg and repeat with the left.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">4. Repeat 3 times. </span></div>
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