Your Body Advocate
Ruth Cummings brings stories and experiences to life from her 25+ year career as a massage therapist, sharing valuable lessons about the body-mind-spirit connection. Discover how a lack of understanding in this area can lead to pain, procrastination, anxiety, lack of motivation, and difficulty losing weight.Join Ruth as she shares the insights and techniques she’s learned to enhance this vital communication. Explore creative methods to improve your inner workings and discover your unique "Body Language" to unlock a pain-free, passion-filled life!
Your Body Advocate
Episode 49: The Neck And Communication
In this episode of 'Your Body Advocate Podcast' Ruth discussed the fascinating topic of "Neck and Communication" and provide you with some tips and massages for your neck.
The neck is an incredibly important part of our body, and it plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body. This is because the neck contains the spinal cord, which acts as the main communication pathway between the brain and the body. The spinal cord is protected by the cervical vertebrae, which are stacked on top of each other and are responsible for supporting the head and neck.
When we think of communication, we often think of speaking and listening, but the neck also communicates non-verbally through body language. The position of our neck can convey a lot about our emotions and intentions. For example, a tense or raised neck can signal stress or defensiveness, while a relaxed and lowered neck can signal openness and receptivity. However, our neck is prone to tension and stiffness, especially with the amount of time we spend sitting and staring at screens. This can lead to headaches, poor posture, and even more severe problems such as herniated discs or nerve damage.
Check this video about some self-massage for your neck: https://youtu.be/XJPMzFqQTWo