Listening to Your Body for Self-Healing

In this episode, licensed massage therapist and medical massage practitioner Diane Cherico shares her journey of becoming a massage therapist and discovering a therapy that helps alleviate pain naturally. She explains how muscles can become tight and cause pain, and how her therapy focuses on stretching and releasing those muscles.

Diane emphasizes the importance of proper breathing during stretches and demonstrates a neck stretch that can be done at home. By incorporating these stretches into daily routines, individuals can experience relief from pain and improve their overall well-being.

In this conversation, Diane Cherico shares her expertise on stretching and how it can help alleviate muscular pain. She guides the host, Tobi, through a series of stretches for different areas of the body, including the neck, lower back, and shoulders. Diane emphasizes the importance of slow and controlled movements during stretching and explains how it can help release tension and improve range of motion. She also discusses the benefits of using ice for inflammation and shares success stories from her clients. Diane’s book, ‘Stretch Your Pain Away,’ provides further guidance on natural pain relief through stretching.