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    The Art of Self-Adjusting: A Simple 5 Step System For Relieving Pain & Tightness
    The Art of Self-Adjusting: A Simple 5 Step System For Relieving Pain & Tightness
    The Art of Self-Adjusting: A Simple 5 Step System For Relieving Pain & Tightness
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    The Art of Self-Adjusting: A Simple 5 Step System For Relieving Pain & Tightness

    By Michael Hetherington

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    The purpose of this book is to explain some basic fundamental principles in relation to managing your body, spine, and posture for greater health in a very simple and easy manner. It also goes into various techniques one can do to release tightness and compression throughout the body.

    While self-adjustment is no substitute for the expert knowledge and experience of a health professional, a great deal of benefit can be acquired by simply practicing the set of simple self-healthcare techniques and practices outlined and described in this book.

    In this book you will learn:
    - A simple five-step process for self-adjusting.
    - More about one of the most important and undervalued tissues in the musculoskeletal system— the connective tissue.
    - Three yoga-style stretches that anyone can do right now to help decompress the spine and prepare for a self–adjustment.
    - Tools and tips that help to release muscles and connective tissues.
    - Supplements for a healthier musculoskeletal system.
    - How to begin retraining your musculoskeletal system for more efficient movements that provide long-term solutions to many pain problems.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Hetherington
    Release dateJun 21, 2013
    ISBN9781301465026
    The Art of Self-Adjusting: A Simple 5 Step System For Relieving Pain & Tightness
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    Michael Hetherington

    Michael Hetherington L.Ac, BHlthSci, is a qualified acupuncturist, Oriental medicine teacher, and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has been practicing yoga since 2000 and working with Chinese medicine since 2004. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, energetic anatomy, nutrition and herbs, yoga nidra and Buddhist style meditation. Michael was always attracted to eastern philosophy and it was this interest that drew him to the teachings and practices of yoga and Oriental medicine at a young age. After traveling to China to teach English for a year, he returned to Australia in 2004 to begin studying Chinese medicine, remedial massage and practicing oki-do (Japanese yoga) and hatha yoga more seriously. He regularly hosts workshops and develops short courses on topics related to self health care, yoga and meditation. www.michaelhetherington.com.au

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      The Art of Self-Adjusting - Michael Hetherington

      The Art of Self-Adjusting

      Michael Hetherington

      (L. Ac, Yoga Teacher)

      ~~~

      Smashwords Edition

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      By law this work is protected by copyright and therefore no one is permitted to copy, broadcast, transmit, show or play in public, adapt or change in any way the content of this e-book for any other purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission from Michael Hetherington.

      www.michaelhetherington.com.au

      info@michaelhetherington.com.au

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      Disclaimer

      All material in this book is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.

      The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgment available to the authors, and readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

      "Every human being is the author of his

      own health or disease."

      ~ Buddha

      About the Author

      Michael Hetherington is a qualified acupuncturist, health practitioner and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, energetic anatomy, nutrition and herbs, yoga nidra, and Buddhist-style meditation. Inspired by the teachings of many, he has learned that a light-hearted, joyful approach to life serves best.

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      Table of Contents

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Spinal Anatomy 101

      The Slipped Disc Explained

      Hyper-Mobile Joints and Cracking

      The Fundamentals of Self-Adjustment

      1. Soften and Relax the Musculature

      2. Gently Lengthen Connective Tissue to Decompress Joints and Bones

      3. Twist to Adjust

      4. Lubricate and Nourish

      5. Reorganize and retrain the muscles and tissues

      Other Supportive Practices

      Conclusion

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      Introduction

      While self-adjustment is no substitute for the expert knowledge and experience of a health professional, a great deal of benefit and enhanced musculoskeletal health can be acquired by simply practicing a set of simple self-healthcare techniques and practices. The benefits of being able to manage your own musculoskeletal health include but are not limited to:

      - Less pain

      - The reduction of reliance on pain-reducing medications

      - More physical and mental energy

      - A

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