Movement Pattern Stories – Part 2

The work of an esthetician is physically demanding, often requiring prolonged maintenance of extreme postures of the trunk and upper body. As a result, neck and upper back pain are common and often unavoidable. The solution lies in learning to use the body more efficiently. The patient is learning to improve motor control of the cervical region by maintaining her head in a proper neutral position without compensatory movements. At the same time, she is strengthening her core muscles and learning to use her upper limbs more effectively, avoiding the tendency to pull her head and thoracic spine into extreme positions. These skills will prove invaluable in her daily work routine.