© Jolie Bookspan, MEd, PhD, FAWM
Director, Neck and Back Pain Sports Medicine
and the Academy of Functional Exercise Medicine

Dr. Bookspan's rehab methods, used by military and top rehab centers,
are so successful that she has been named "The St. Jude of the Joints.

www.Dr.Bookspan.com

 

Not The Same Old Stretches - Stretching Smarter, Stretching Healthier
Did you know that several common stretches cause injury and posture trouble? It has been in the news that it is a mystery why stretching is not stopping injury as hoped. People stretch in injurious ways, then go back to unhealthful movement patterns. It is no mystery. Learn which stretches help and which promote the problems you started with, in this fun active workshop.
You won't just sit there and stretch. You will learn:
  • Why common stretches make pain and posture worse, and what to do instead
  • Scientific techniques you can easily use at work and home to fix common problems
  • Functional stretching that apply to daily movement habits
  • What good stretches you may be doing in ineffective ways.
  • Stretches to prevent back and neck pain and why some work and some don't.
  • How to re-educate your muscles to not get tight and sore in the first place
  • Certification available from Dr. Bookspan, through the Academy
Student Dana Chandler, who took the Back Pain workshop, made the little wire doll, below, as a gift for Jolie before ever seeing that she did the same thing. Fun people take our classes
Comments From Students

I learned how some traditional exercises are not performed correctly.
I will be better able to educate others with better technique.
- Captain B.L. Bennett, US Navy, CO NSAS

The workshop was very practical and fun! Something for everyone.
- Marie Virene, R.N.

I learned much better stretches, and will be able to prevent future injuries.
- Dr. Tom Garges, M.D., Physician and gymnast.

I recommend this workshop. It was hands-on.
- Sharon Hale, R.N. Colorado

I learned better technique; how to heal and prevent injuries.
- Dr. Michael Hauke, M.D., surgeon in Selah WA

I recommend this instructor.
- Dr. Marilyn Hill Harper, M.D. Physician, UCSF

Really great concept. Want more.
- Dr. Chan Chandler, M.D. retired radiologist

Wow! This was great. I definitely corrected some injurious things that I do.
I will pass the information learned to others. Excellent!
Liz Owen, Emergency Medical Services. Breckinridge CO

Relax and enjoy class. Smile.
If you want more or less attention, or have special needs, just ask.
Eat enough before class, and drink water to have energy to move.
Bring water and needed items, for example, asthma inhalers, heart medicine.
No chewing gum.
Advise Dr. Bookspan of medical conditions
so you can suit the class to your needs.
If you feel sick, don't leave the room without notice.
Enjoy class. Ask questions. Contribute your perspective. Smile.

 

Free Class Summary Readings
The Fitness Fixer
Class Text Book

All the information and stretches, available at discount for class participants: Stretching Smarter Stretching Healthier.

 

For Smarter Healthier Stretching

  • All methods are intended to decrease pain and improve function starting as soon as you begin using them.
  • Each technique should make an obvious positive change. If it does not make sense or help, you may not be applying it as intended.
  • Do not do anything that makes pain or reinforces previous bad habits.
  • Understand each thing presented and why it is done - before using it.
  • Pain and tightness may return if you return to habits and exercises that strain muscles and puts joints into unhealthy positioning.
  • Keep thinking and practicing and understanding until healthy motion and needed muscle length becomes natural and the way you move for all daily life.
  • Subscribe to the free online health column (blog) for fun new health and exercise topics each week: The Fitness Fixer.
  • Review your free summaries of “Fix Pain” information, links above.
  • Get your textbooks -"Stretching Smarter Stretching Healthier," "Fix Your Own Pain Without Drugs or Surgery" and Health & Fitness in Plain English, THIRD edition, plus others. Available in class at discount. To order anytime, click: Books.
  • Take other workshops and classes for new information and to refresh and practice. Click the link: Classes.
  • Enjoy learning and stretching. Smile. Relax. Breathe.
  • Schedule follow-up appointment, if needed.
  • Certificate of completion and instructor training available.

 


 "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."
- Chinese proverb
(so, start stretching now in a healthier way)

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