Neck Pain and the Brain: Exploring Connections and Solutions
Speaker(s): Misha von Bechtolsheim
Free
Included lessons: 1
About live session
The relationship between the brain, nervous system, tongue, and eyes plays a crucial role in neck pain and tension.
What you'll learn
Understanding Neck Pain
- Causes of Neck Pain: Discussion on common causes such as poor posture, muscle overuse, and stress.
- Pain Processing: Insights into how the brain interprets pain signals and the role of neuroplasticity in pain management.
Techniques for Pain Relief
- Physical Therapies: Techniques such as stretching, massage, and heat therapy to alleviate pain.
- Posture Improvement: Strategies to enhance posture and reduce strain on neck muscles.
Included lessons
FinishedSpeaker(s):
Misha von Bechtolsheim
Misha von Bechtolsheim is a fully certified Merrithew (Stott) Pilates, Z- Health, TRX Sports Medicine, Mobility Fitness Academy, and Brian Grant Parkinson’s certified Trainer providing intelligent application of movement for clinical rehab to athletic performance with a neurological lens. Misha has been honored by Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2018 Top 40 Under 40.
She has had the joy of working with podium placing Olympians in figure skating, fencing, swimming, and soccer, professional NFL, NHL, MLB, and MLS athletes, and national champions across 10 different disciplines. While a majority of these athletes started to aid in their injury recovery, they returned to their sport exceeding their previous bests.
Her expertise in kinesiology paired with her dedication and keen sense of brain based exercise innovation have helped athletes, injury rehab, neurological disorders, and special population clientele tap into their full potential.
Misha has unlocked company set backs of low performance and productivity, poor mood, and workplace injuries, by offering brain based training to companies including Google, Stanford, Thai Union, Davis Elen, USAble Life, Mission College, law firms, and more.
