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Spinal Manipulation Made Simple: A Manual of Soft Tissue Techniques by Jeffrey Maitland Written for soft-tissue practitioners, this manual gives thorough instructions on how to elegantly and easily release joint restrictions in the spine, sacrum, pelvis, and ribs using soft-tissue techniques rather than high velocity, low amplitude thrusting techniques that "pop" the joints. Generously illustrated with photographs and drawings, it also provides one of the easiest to understand explanations of biomechanics in print. Jeffrey Maitland shares his spinal correction via manipulation of soft tissues as opposed to chiropractor's direct thrust adjustment. Using myofascial release, Jeff reveals techniques for releasing joint fixations at the root of common soft-tissue pain syndromes. restrictions in the facets. Jeff with his philosophy background is ingenious in writing, reader is able to follow complicated routines as a story. Jeff first explained the spinal mechanics, testing procedures, then unveils various secrets of releasing joint fixations at cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum & ribcage, from indirect unwinding to more direct facet challenging techniques. A special focus is given on back pain. Jeffrey's skill in storytelling truly made readers to be able to follow the techniques as simple as possible. |
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Jeffrey Maitland, Ph.D.is a certified Advanced RolferŪ and
Advanced Instructor, is one of seven Advanced RolfingŪ instructors who
teaches Rolfers and other healthcare professionals in the United States,
Europe and Brazil.
He was Faculty Chairman and Director of Academic Affairs for the International Rolf Institute. Dr. Maitland is also a Board Certified Diplomate in The American Academy of Pain Management and a Philosophical Counselor. He was a member of the Council of the National Certification Program which helped to establish standards in somatic education and massage therapy by creating a national certification exam. In an effort to promote professionalism and to help evolve appropriately the growing field of Massage/Bodywork, Dr. Maitland helped to found with five other national leaders The Federation of Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Practice Organizations. Prior to becoming a Rolfer, Dr. Maitland was a professor of philosophy at Purdue University for 13 years. After experiencing the dramatic results of being Rolfed for a debilitating back problem, he gave up his tenured position to pursue a career in Rolfing. http://www.jeffreymaitland.com/
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