How to Release Physical Aches and Pains in Minutes a Day

By Judy Lynn Wetherill

Recently released in print, The Myoball Technique. The tool to get relief!

Busy lives require tools that will assist us while we are on the go. The Myoball Technique is a drug free, inexpensive way to release and prevent pain and tension, anywhere, anytime!!

Often I am asked for tools that take as little time as possible; or like many other programs they also will get left in the garage or on the self, unused and collecting dust. As a form of support initially for my clients and then for everyone else even individuals that I may never meet, I decided to write an instruction manual. This gave my clients what they were asking for - a tool that can be used during a busy day to release the tension of the day so that the accumulation of tightness, pain, and injury may be avoided. Let me tell you about my background. I have been practicing the technique of Rolfing for over a decade in my private practice, and have helped thousands of people attain greater ease and freedom in their bodies using deep myofacial release. Rolfing is effective in attaining relief from chronic back pain of injury, permanent postural changes, emotional balance, and many other conditions within this spectrum. The greatest satisfaction of my work is when an individual requires my assistance no longer.

I have done my job of giving them enough information, tools, and techniques so that they can continue to look after their bodies and personal changes themselves.

I decided to put The Myoball Technique on paper so that everyone can benefit from using this technique. It is recommended by many health practitioners and shared in part with their clients and patients. This technique is very simple and easy to use. The Myoball Technique releases pain and tension, increases circulation for healing, and you can take it with you anywhere you go. The Myoball Technique uses a tennis ball which easily fits into a purse, glove compartment or a vehicle, desk drawer, suit case, or gym bag.

When was the last time you stretched for twenty minutes in order to release your calves and upper legs after a run working toward preventing shin splints and avoiding the stiffness that goes with a heavier workout? Were you focused on getting your work out in and then getting on with the next task of the day. Stretching is extremely important to the overall health and longevity of the body and in my practice less than ten percent of my clients do enough stretching. Even I find it difficult to give the stillness and inactivity of stretching the value it is due and it may take some time for us all to become yoga masters.

The Myoball Technique is complementary to the stretching that you do and will aid you in keeping tight muscles released so that your chiropractor or massage therapist can help you to attain greater relaxation and alignment more easily. I always appreciate when a client comes to see me a couple months after the last session and has done a fabulous job maintaining the release that was gained. Many people continue to gain even greater ease in their bodies because The Myoball Technique can be used throughout the day, everyday, so it gets used.

Ultimately, it is wise to have an educated practitioner of the human body to help you recognize how your body is holding the stress physically and where release would benefit you the greatest. If your busy day dictates that you feel you are unable to seek professional attention The Myoball Technique can be very useful for you. Next time your feet are hurting after a long day at work from standing or sitting find a tennis ball, stand with feet parallel and about shoulder width apart. Place the tennis ball under the ball of one foot and watch that your knees stay soft and unlocked. Just stand there reading, watching the news, on a break at work, or when you are on the phone with a friend for five minutes or longer. Remove the ball stand with both feet on the floor and notice the difference. You may find that the foot that the tennis ball was under feels flatter and softer and that your calf muscle warms after being stretched and lengthened. It was that easy and you were able to do something else at the same time. Next, it is important to do the same with the other foot for approximately the same amount of time, in approximately the same area so that you keep your body balanced from the ground up.

The Myoball Technique can be used to ease and release hip pain, back pain, leg tightness, tightness in the forearms and shoulders, or the tension associated with extended periods of standing or sitting. It can be used to prevent and release the stiffness connected to working out or the imbalance of challenges caused by jogging. I have recommended it for growing pains, repetitive stress, like using a keyboard the majority of the day, or being in a vehicle for extended periods. Members of the BodyWealth Team use it everyday and choose to share it with you as well so that you can feel great and have the quality of life that allows you the energy and desire to do the things you enjoy doing.