Rach is back to teach part 2 of the self-release workshop series! This workshop will focus on self-release techniques for your back and hips, a hot spot for people with spinal cord injuries. Rach will explain the specific areas of the back and hips that become the most restricted and compressed from sitting in a wheelchair. They will also discuss how this restriction can affect other areas of the body (like your organs, diaphragm, and neck!).

Rach will then take you through a full upper, middle, and lower back release as well as a release for the front of the hip to help decompress and lengthen the most restricted areas. They will give you a couple of hip stretches you can perform in bed or on the floor that are a great way to start or end your day.

Class prep: This class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on self-release techniques. Come prepared with a thick rolled up pair of socks (a tennis ball may also work), and a bolster or half-foam roller (pillows will work also). You can either remain seated or transfer to a bed/floor space as Rach will be demonstrating most of these release techniques on the floor on her stomach and back. You may also want someone assisting you to change positions while on the bed/floor space.