New Exercise Class - What Do You Think for Prolapse?

Submitted by shellymum on July 5, 2010 - 1:24am
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Hi everyone

I was wondering if anyone could offer their thoughts on how suitable this class would be for helping with prolapse (cystocele L1 and rectocele L3). It is a 3 month program, one session per week.

Also, are there any questions about it that you think I should ask the course providers?

I would love your thoughts Louise and Christine if you have the time.

This is the course description:

"RollStretch
This brand-new course targets fascia everywhere in the body, and is designed to realign and soften this most important substance. We will use the TravelRoller (google this item), in conjunction with hard wooden thick polished dowels, firm acupressure balls, and other devices, so that every tight spot in the body can be given a workout, including the internal organs (we will use a soft ball for this!).

We will combine the familiar P&F (posture and flexibility) stretching with the new emphasis on fascia; using these techniques together you will be able to undo knots and long-held tension that may not have yielded to other approaches-including ours!"

Thanks in advance

louiseds

July 5, 2010 - 3:08am

Hi Shellymum

I have had a quick look at KitLaughlin's video and will look at others as my unbroadband connection allows me to.

I think there is something to this, and it is in your hands, rather than somebody else's, so that is always an advantage, ie you can give yourself a little roll at 1am if you want to, or several times a day, in the comfort of your own home. I still think there is a place for a good firm massage, or something gentler like Bowen for this same effect.

I have been using the Wholewoman Baton for similar activities for some time, mainly rolling my back, shoulders and neck. I haven't tried it on legs yet. It really does have a loosening effect.

Kit also demonstrates some deep lunge stretches for hamstring muscles on his own site. I have invented a deep lunge stretch myself, but will fine tune it now I have seen this. I think he knows what he is talking about.

Ribbit, I am wondering if you might find these techniques useful for increasing your flexibility, which I think is the key to being able to get your posture to work for you. It might take a while to get results. That is probably a good thing, rather than pushing it and getting injured.

I don't *think* you could do damage with it because you would be supervised by an accredited teacher, I presume. However, I would go gently at first because there does appear to be some discomfort involved. I would do it on the basis of "suck it and see".

Please report back, AussieMum.

Louise

shellymum

July 13, 2010 - 10:34pm

Thanks for your thoughts Louise. You are such a great source of down-to-earth and honest information.

I will go along to the registration and talk to them about how flexible they are if I go 'slowly' and then I think I will take your 'suck it up and see' advice and just do it!

heavenly

July 16, 2010 - 3:57pm

Isn't it an awkward position, just like kind of hard to massage yourself. I have studied about muscle release therapy on my own. Trigger Point Release...I can do it fine myself in the front areas but difficult in the back. I have to use a tennis ball against the wall. The baton sounds great but can you explain a little when you have time?
Thanks
Heavenly
Sounds Interesting.. I would have a massage every week if I could afford it.LOL

alemama

July 22, 2010 - 8:43pm

I use a roll at the gym on my hamstrings at the recommendation of the body worker I see. I think they are wonderful. You can probably try out a roll with out signing up.