Are you finding balance a challenge? Tightness and restriction in the atlanto-occipital (AO) joint—the area where the back of your head meets your neck, or in your feet and ankles—could be contributing. These areas have a high concentration of proprioceptors (nerves that monitor body movement and tell you where you are in space), and if these areas are tight, then the brain can’t gather as much information. Rolfing can help, and so can attentive massage and movement of these areas yourself. Attentive is the key—by actively paying attention to these areas as you move them, you will increase your body awareness.

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