try this for your neck + shoulder tension

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

If your upper back, neck, or hips are holding onto tension right now, this video is just for you.

I did it as a post-camping wind down once I got home on Sunday and let me tell ya, the difference you'll feel when you're done is kind of remarkable.

It takes less than 10 minutes and this sequence is my go-to any time I need to unwind, whether that’s after a long week, a travel day, or an action-packed weekend of camping.

There’s nothing quite like burning pancakes at camp 😂

Camping involves a lot more physical activity than you realize while you're doing it. More hauling, more walking, more getting up and down off the ground. And sleeping on a different mattress — even a cozy one — is still a different mattress.

By the time I got home, my body had some thoughts.

After unpacking, dinner, and cleanup, I almost talked myself out of doing my rollout, and I am so glad I didn’t.

15 minutes with my Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls made a world of difference.

And I know it seems too simple to work, but trust me.

(Or try it and message me back as soon as you do 🤭).

That's the thing about recovery. It doesn't have to be elaborate. It just has to happen.

So don't skip it! 💖

XO,

PS. Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help you get stronger and out of pain:

1️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Video Vault is my personal library of 200+ expert-led mobility routines, just like the Upper Back Roll Out I shared. You’ll get recovery, strength, and everything in between. Get your first month for just $15. Learn more here.

2️⃣ The Essential Mobility Kit has everything you need for a recovery session like this one - all in one portable kit, ready wherever life takes you. Shop here.

3️⃣ Already in the Vault and loving it? Forward this to a friend who keeps saying she doesn't know where to start. She'll thank you for it. 💖

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