05-29-19, 01:37 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: NH
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Hi Alta,
I haven’t done a full Melt session in a long time but I do my own foot and hand sessions from memory at least weekly. The rest-assess stuff is where I feel a difference if I do a full session. I’m not sure about skipping it but maybe try it both ways and see if it makes a difference for your body. I’m not sure why I have little patience for the full sessions done with the dvd but I’m much more likely to do a short session from memory. That’s out of character for me because I have no issues with 60-90 minutes of Yin or holding Egoscue e-Cises for long periods of time. For that reason I do think it’s something about the dvd and the way it flows.
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05-29-19, 01:40 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Monterey County, California
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I tried the DVDs and couldn't tolerate all the cutesy terms, also how long everything took.
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05-29-19, 02:28 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: I love that dirty water...
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I LOVE Melt! I really feel a difference when I do it a few times a week. I just feel better, and I always do the rest assess. I feel markedly different after I melt than before. Yes, it can be time consuming, but I don't always follow the DVD. I agree that the DVDs can make it too long to stick with because there is some talking and too long transitions between moves. I remember most of the segments well enough to do them on my own, but I do pull out the DVDs from time to time because sometimes I forget aspects of it.
I definitely feel like Melt was totally worth the investment, both in money and time. For me, it has been a game changer. |
05-29-19, 04:24 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: oklahoma
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In her book book, Sue explains that they are important. I can't remember her exact explanation but basically it's a way for your body to connect/reassess after the treatment. I do not take nearly as long as she does to do those things when I work from memory. The dvds are really meant for teaching the technique rather than as follow alongs.
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05-29-19, 04:50 PM | ||
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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I get better relief/results from other things...CS/Ess, YTU, Lee Holden.
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05-30-19, 11:28 AM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The Ocean State!
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I mainly used Melt Method (ball kit) when I had plantar fasciitis and it was something I did pretty routinely. I would sometimes use the foam roller after running (before that) but I've never been very regular with foam rolling. It did help alleviate some of the pain and soreness in the muscles (hips/legs) and with tightness and improved flexibility (feet.) I also used other things for PF (massage stick roller) but liked using the rubber balls. I also have arthritis in my left wrist so will use for hands, too!
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