My ‘Rib Release’ Experience | Posture Ellie

A couple of months ago, I had a REALLY INTENSE 'rib release' after teaching a 2 hour posture workshop called 'The Great Big Whole Body Reset 2' (which you can find and try yourself in The Posture Squad class library if you'd like to give it a go). I knew what was happening and I knew it was a good thing, so I wasn't scared, but, if you don't know what it is and if you're not expecting it, it's a scary situation to go through. As your ribs 'unstick', the release of tension basically sends shockwaves of deep cramps through your body and it feels like frequent spasms.

Top Tips (that worked for me at least)

1. Lots of Static Back and breathing deeply in/our of nose and diaphragm to encourage more change/settling of the ribcage and to teach my nervous system to stay calm.
2. As much walking as I could tolerate. This was much less than my normal amount but still felt enough to not seize up.
3. I didn't take painkillers (I personally don't take any medication and wouldn't unless it was a life-threatening emergency) as I wanted to really sense into what my body was telling me and what it wanted me to do.
4. Slept with pillows under my shoulders/neck (normally sleep without pillows) and a bolster under my knees. This helps to lengthen the space between ribcage and pelvis and will help more releases to happen (but with some support).
5. Kept the area warm - hot water bottles and my husband's hand felt really nice. Do not ice inflammation.

Would love to know if you've had one and any tips you had on getting through yours (and how you felt afterwards!)

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