A collection of passive recovery techniques designed to address chronic pain and increase parasympathetic tone. There is an abundance of options to choose from in order to allow for exploration and personal preference.
Local Passive Recovery Day for JP
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Recovery Blocks
AM Passive Recovery Session
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This AM practice is all about foot care, practiced in a passive way to assist in bringing about parasympathetic tone without stimulating the nervous system.
GPR
Recovery: Earthing
Set | Time |
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1 | 2 - 10m h:m:s |
When weather permits, go outside in bare feet with the intention of making contact with the ground. This can be grass or snow if you can tolerate the cold, and making sure to not overexpose your skin. If practicing Earthing in winter, make sure to have a hot shower first, and dry off well. You should not feel pain.
LPR
Cobblestone Mat
Set | Time |
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1 | 5 - 10m h:m:s |
Stand barefoot on a cobblestone mat in front of your sink while brushing teeth, etc.
LPR
Pulsing Gun
Set | Time |
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1 | 10m h:m:s |
Start with feet and give any knots or painful points some attention as needed.
Passive Recovery Breaks at Work or Home
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There are a variety of devices listed in this block for you to choose from. Vibration is key here.
LPR
Shakti Mat Foot Care
Set | Reps |
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1 | 10 - 20m |
Invest in a small shakti mat for under your desk at work and place bare feet on it while answering emails.
Practitioner Massage and Assisted Stretching
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This block presents a number of practitioner options to explore. Find (a) great RMT, rolfing, acupuncture, deep tissue massage, and/or assisted stretching practitioner(s) for chronic local pain management and parasympathetic tone. You may find dry needling helpful as well.
LPR
Targeted RMT Deep Tissue Massage
Set | Time |
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1 | 45 - 60m h:m:s |
LPR
Partner Assisted Stretching
Set | Reps |
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1 | 30m |
Acupuncture
Set | Reps |
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1 | 45 - 60m |
PM Passive Recovery
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Improve circulation and parasympathetic tone before bed.