Self treatment videos and books

Self-Treatment Videos

The videos on this page are a great source for our current and past clients to review the self-treatment principles and exercises that they learned at Motion For Life, and also to learn new ways to self-treat as we continue to discover new techniques.

If you have never been a patient at Motion For Life, then you may find the self-treatment exercises very helpful. I strongly suggest watching the video Self Treatment Principles before you attempt any of these self-treatment exercises. These videos are very helpful, but they do not take the place of being instructed by a skilled therapist.

One of the most beneficial stretches for everyone is the -Best Overall Stretch. It addresses a chronic problem in our society- the fact that we sit a lot! This stretch will help relieve many symptoms from back and neck pain to shoulder and arm issues.
Motion For Life is providing these videos on an informational basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. If you follow the instructions, then you should be able to help your body find relief from various problems, but we are not responsible for any misuse of the videos.

We hope you find these videos helpful in resolving pain and dysfunction! :)

Self Treatment Principles

Using tennis balls to self treat

Best Overall Stretch

Treating with foam roller

Finding where to
treat

What if it is painful

Using small ball to self treat

Treating your legs

Elongation- arm
stretch

Books Written by Cathy Covell

A Patients' Guide and A Therapist's Guide to Understanding John F. Barnes Myofascial Release

These books are great resources that provide easy-to-understand answers to the most frequently asked questions about John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release.

These books help both patients and therapists obtain a better understanding of the Myofascial Release process. The Therapist book has great reminders that will enable therapists to continue to improve their skills.

The Patient's book will enable patients to understand the MFR process quicker. This in turn helps the patient see quicker results. Many therapists purchase the Patient's version to loan out or sell to their patients. The therapists have found that their patients are able to understand Myofascial Release much quicker when they have read the book.

Both books cover the basic questions, but they have a different tone- one geared toward a patient and the other geared toward a therapist. The therapist's book also has extra chapters that focus on issues like improving skills and dialoging.
Available on Amazon

Feeling Your Way Through

Feeling Your Way Through

Cathy combines her years of experience as a therapist with her own journey of healing from physical and emotional pain to create a book that can truly help people on their journey from pain and limitations to healing and freedom.

What is Feeling Your Way Through about?
This book is divided into six sections that will guide you through some of the dynamic options for each person's healing journey, and will help the reader feel through their own true path.

Section 1 – Losing Your Self
Section 2 – Reconnecting to the Body’s Wisdom
Section 3 – Applying Universal Principles to the Body
Section 4 – Awareness and Choice
Section 5 – Returning to your True Self
Section 6 – Putting it all Together
This book focuses on getting to the root of the cause and encouraging healing.
Available on Amazon

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