Barb Frye

Let’s take things one week at a time to focus on each of the six functional actions of massage and bodywork, from standing to bending, lifting, and more.

This self-observation exercise will guide you through several different standing options, giving you the opportunity to feel how your body responds. And, will help you notice patterns of misalignment.

When it comes to achieving pain-free body mechanics, we need to be aware of how we bend, since many of us spend a great deal of time working from a standing position.

Overuse is the primary reason for work-related injuries among massage therapists.