Benefits of S.I.

Research on Structural Integration.
We now have objective quantitative data about the effects. Dr. Valerie Hunt, director of the Movement Behavior Laboratory at UCLA and Dr. Julian Silverman, Research Specialist of the California Department of Mental Hygiene, have conducted experiments at Agnews State Hospital in which subjects were tested before and after Structural Integration for changes in neurological control of the muscles, for variation in response to stimuli and for biochemical changes.

Their finding indicate that after Structural Integration there is significantly more efficient use of the muscles, conserved energy, increased refinement of motor control to shift toward the more reflexive spinal centers.

A summary of the benefits of Structural Integration

The goal of Structural Integration is to allow the body to move naturally into good posture by eliminating the causes of skeletal misalignment and restoring the body's connective tissue to a healthy state. The results are progressive and include:

1. Enhanced performance as a result of relief from posture-related problems, improved mechanical efficiency, improved coordination, greater flexibility/range of motion, and improved body awareness.

2. Increased physiological efficiency due to improved breathing, circulation, digestion, elimination, and sleep patterns.

3. Improved alignment and appearance through prevention of pain and stiffness associated with aging, stooping and compression associated with aging, and skin, muscles and organs sagging from poor posture.

4. Improved psychological function by feeling better, learning about and becoming more aware of your body and emotional history and what causes it stress. These numerous benefits can have a major impact on your health and athletic performance. Even those of you who are extremely healthy can probably benefit from Structural Integration-and if you're like most runners. I know you would be wise to experience the benefits of Structural Integration.

THE ART & SCIENCE OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND

RUNNING

Mis-alignment & running injuries.

Running injuries, whether they are a lower back, knee or foot problem, are primarily due to being out of alignment When your tires on your car begin to wear on the outsides, it usually means the car needs to be realigned. While you might get new tires - or new shoes if you have a running injury - the tires and the shoes are not the real problem. To prevent future tire problems, you fix the car's alignment. In the same way, your body needs to be realigned if you want to prevent injuries.

Alternative medicine is not meant to replace modern medicine but enhance, expand and supplement it to improve our total health and well-being. As Structural Integration establishes balance and alignment of the body its coincidental Myofacial release may help the approach for the treatment of: '

•Restriction of Motion

•Pain

•Headaches

•TMJ

•Dysfunction of Back Pain

•ADHD

•Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

•Fibromyalgia

•Chronic Fatigue & Pain Syndrome

•Spasms

• Post-Surgery Recovery

•Scoliosis

•Over-Stressed Lifestyles

•Diabetes

•Sports Injuries

•Arthritis

•Depression

•MS