here’s a little backwards logic brought to you by nature.

when muscles, bones or body parts feel sticky, tight and tense we tend to immediately think those are signs to stop using those areas.

but the truth is, more often than not, loading and using these areas actually helps them become less sticky, tight and tense.

our bodies - your body, is made for moving and doing. from the tiniest cellular pieces to organs to bodily systems and the fascial system, they all require some form of movement and resistance to be their best version.

it is a very real and common situation that we tend to move tight + sticky spots less and it makes complete sense why:

• it doesn't feel good to move those parts
• it takes a lot of energy and brain power
• we are great at adapting to get things done without using the tight spots
• we want to protect our body + prevent pain or further injury

but not moving our body actually creates more tightness, tension and pain.

the fine print to this statement is that it needs to be done with intention, awareness, curiosity or compassion…[whatever word you like] AND in a way we were designed for. [more on that next week]

2 minute subtle shift…

think about 1-2 things that help you be your best version. [coffee and sleep are easy ones for me]

now imagine a day without these. ugh.

now a week without them. gross.

now a month without?? I’m getting grumpy just thinking about this. I’d be awful to be around.

if you’re not moving this is what’s happening inside your body. it’s favorite things are being taken away and you’re expecting everything to proceed as usual.

not cool.

the next time you feel sticky, tight or tense check in and see if you’ve been preventing your body [and fascial system] from getting what it needs.

if so, see if you can find one tiny, little way to give something back to yourself.

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻

here's how this applies to my situation: I've been noticing my left shoulder and jaw are becoming tighter than my right side. when I have to reach up high or push a door open I tend to use my less sticky right side. but my subtle shift is that when I catch myself doing this I start over using my left arm. I move slower and use my right arm as support when needed rather than making my left do all the work.