Who benefits from Somatic Movement?
This week’s focus was on the hips — perfect for old football injuries, easing sciatica, and helping walkers enjoy the East Yorkshire Walking Festival - happening this week!
One of my clients made me laugh when he said, “I came because I need a good stretch, or whatever it is you do?” I laughed because I knew exactly what he meant!
Somatic Movement isn’t stretching. It gently releases muscle tension that may be causing stiffness, pain, and even sciatica.
This week we worked on the muscles along the sides of the body. A tight waist can hike up the hip and pinch the sciatic nerve. Halfway through the session, most people noticed one leg felt longer than the other — a sign they’d released tension on that side. We then balanced things out on the other side before moving into diagonal movements. Tightness across the front or back of the body can also affect the hips (and shoulders), so we finished with Washrag, a movement that helps the body and brain integrate everything they’ve learned.
Did it work? Absolutely. Feedback ranged from:
“I feel better.”
“The sciatic pain down my left side has gone.”
“Washrag has really helped my shoulders too.”
“That stretch (as they called it!) through my fingers helped.”
By the end, everyone was moving more freely and walking felt easier and lighter.
🌿 You’re very welcome to join us next Thursday at the Lonsdale Community Centre (parking behind the centre in the Shoppers Car Park, accessed from Walton Street).
🕙 10:00–11:00am
💷 Only £3 for the next two weeks — the perfect chance to give it a try!