Cellular consciousness, what could be more important. Controversial yes, but only because we were taught the fallacy that we are mindless machines. Do you really believe that?
Carol Davis brings up some interesting and important observations . Since this is a blog, Massage Magazine prefers that we limit our questions and / or responses to 150-250 words. So, Carol , I will break up my responses to your intriguing thoughts into separate posts.
We have found that trauma and thwarted inflammatory responses can trap memories, unexpressed emotions, pain, fear, visuals within the ground substance of fascial restrictions as potential energy. These trapped incomplete experiences have the potential to alter our physiology of our body which can lead to serious health problems.
Science is now backing up what I have been teaching in my Myofascial Release seminars for over 30 years.
Allow me to quote from the December 24, 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report. “The mind-body link appears to work both ways. Far from being just a psychiatric disorder, depression wreaks havoc on the entire body by throwing the stress response out of whack. The amount of damage it causes takes a greater toll on health than chronic angina, arthritis, asthma, or diabetes, according to a September report from the World Health Organization. And a growing body of research indicates that it triggers certain diseases:
Heart disease. Under stress, blood produces more clotting factors to prepare for a wound, which can cause clots to form in the arteries-setting the stage for a heart attack or stroke. Increased stress hormones can also lead to inflammation in the heart.
Osteoporosis. Depression’s link to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol may speed bone loss, raising the risk of fractures even in premenopausal women, according to one new study.
Diabetes. Increased cortisol also raises blood sugar levels, which new research suggests may cause diabetes in those over age 65. Inflammation may also play a role.
Cancer. Studies show that depressed folks have high levels of immune system chemicals called cytokines, which may hamper the body’s ability to destroy malignant cells.” -D.K.
This trapped potential energy can be freed by Myofascial Release converted into kinetic energy freeing the mind/body’s vibrational level to return to normal. Myofascial Release is an important aspect of every therapists regime since it enhances cellular functioning and health. These vibrations are very capable to re-organize and allow the mind/body to return to homeostasis, which is another word for health, tranquility, and optimum function.
John
John F. Barnes, P.T., NCTMB
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Sheila Walker // Jan 13th 2008 at 4:52 pm
Dear John,
As you are well aware…much has come about in our view of our world, since the invention of the electron microscope in the 1950’s. Prior to this, the challenges of discovering consciousness led us to some very interesting, however now proven erroneous, conclusions.
Recent researchers such as the cell biologist Bruce Lipton, author of the Biology of Belief, are able to explain through their expanded view, how cellular awareness occurs as protein receptors along the surface of the cell membrane respond to vibrational frequencies.
Since we can accept that there are fascial connections…right to the cellular level…active in this exchange of communication which lends to the concept of cellular consciousness…we are beginning to see current research data and theories which help to explain the philosophy of the Myofascial Release Approach you have brought to many.
Can you share how you view fascia from it’s cellular existence?
Sheila
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Eileen Huber // May 18th 2008 at 4:47 pm
Hello John! My discussion question links in to what you describe here.
I’ve been working with a delightful 81 yr old gentleman for 2 1/2 months now. Originally, he came with sx’x of shoulder pain with certain movements/actions. Well, the shoulder pain was gone within the first couple sessions, plus he gained much more ROM with the arm. He continues with tx as he has gained so much more than just relief of shoulder pain as we have followed and released other fascial restrictions. He loves the work!
One of the “wonderful” changes, totally unexpected to him and not mentioned at his first visit, is that he had a 7 yr hx of “mod.severe seborrhic dermatitis of the scalp”, with lots of itching and flaking, and little relief with anything ordered by his Dr including shampoos up to pinpoint steroid injections. Well, after the first session of MFR, he said he was sitting at home watching TV that eve, and suddenly realized he wasn’t scratching anymore! And it only improved from there- his scalp no longer has itchy scaly lesions, he no longer even uses medicated shampoo, and he is thrilled!
Could you comment further on how interrelated the whole body and self truly are,and how MFR’s affect on the whole system may bring totally “unexpected” results far beyond just the symptoms folks present with, and beyond the “areas” of hands-on work?
Thanks so much - Eileen Huber in Indy
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