title: New concepts in the body expression of stress.
abstract: Areas of muscular contraction and limited mobility reflect blocked emotional expression as well as mechanical loads. It is possible to make this physical diagnosis of character structure by observing the back and posture. A core 'survival code' of how the person has had to learn to survive can be made. Using 'stretchies' to free up contracted muscle groups purely on a physical basis or combining these with feeling expression has been successful in treating musculoskeletal stress disease and emotional conflict. A full review of these techniques requires a basic training course and personal application by the therapist.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Irvine