Osteopathic exercises for Chronic Fatigue

Oct. 1, 2007 - PRLog -- Osteopaths at leading London-based practice, Posture Dynamics have revealed how certain tweaks to old habits can transform both our mental and physical well-being.

Darren Fletcher, principal osteopath at Posture Dynamics has emphasized the importance of prevention techniques. A little practical advise in this area can go a long way. Posture Dynamics have been advising on exercise for increasing spine mobility for more than 10 years and have worked with people from all walks of life. They advise on trying the following exercises to complement the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment:

1. Lying on the back for ten minutes with knees up and the back of the head resting on a thick book will help loosen the muscles around the neck vertebrae. Be careful to ensure that the base where the skull joins the neck, is resting on the edge of the book.
2. There are three positions that will help to loosen the Thoracic vertebrae. Each position will require that you sit upon the edge of a chair before following through with the following three positions:
Position I: Place palms by the side of neck, shoulders relaxed and elbows pointing downwards. Turn your head and upper body slowly by 30 degrees and back, repeat between eight to 16 times.
Position II: Cross arms in front so that elbows are touching in a position that we can refer to as “self-hug”. In this position, carry out the same slow movements that were carried out in position one.
Position III: Folding arms so that they are at waist level, repeat the left to right movement.  
These exercises should only be carried out to complement osteopathic treatment and Posture Dynamics will advise on relevant self-help therapies for individual cases.

For further details on relieving chronic fatigue, please visit: www.posturedynamics.co.uk.

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