It’s not a strength issue is it?
My client, Nancy came in the other day and was concerned about her left arm and left hand. She'd been doing bicep curls with her trainer sitting at a machine, using a 15 pound bar and she experienced pain and lack of strength in her left arm/hand.
She has a history of an ulnar nerve injury in that arm and experiences flare ups now and then.
Her personality type is one that pushes herself hard, a high achiever and sets very high standards for herself.
I just completed my Movement Specialist Certification and there were some really handy tools in there including a Movement Threat Screen Assessment.
I asked Nancy to visualize doing the exercise the same way she had just done it with her trainer and asked her if that caused her any worry, fear, or pain. She reported that it did and was amazed that a visualization could produce the same experience.
But as we all know, the brain really doesn't know the difference between past, present, or future. It's always in the now.
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Peggy Lamb, LMT, BCTMB, MA is the founder of Massage Publications/The Abundant Bodyworker providing resources for massage therapists with continuing education courses, books, videos and business coaching. Her coaching and course work empower LMT’s so abundance and prosperity flows into their lives. Although a bit of a "reluctant businesswoman" she nevertheless has built multiple streams of income through her various projects. Peggy brings her eclectic and extensive background into her teaching for an interesting, enjoyable and enlightening learning experience. In addition to her extensive training in massage therapy, Peggy holds a master’s degree in Dance from American University in Washington, D.C. She has volunteered for over 10 years with “Truth be Told”, teaching creative movement and writing to incarcerated women. When she’s not working, Peggy can be found dancing, swimming in Austin’s Barton Springs, hiking or even dog sledding.