Breathing That Matters

Bert’s journey, as highlighted in the “Breathing That Matters: Foundation” course, showcases the profound impact of practices like “Unloading” on restoring well-being and managing chronic issues.

Bert began his journey with a telemedicine evaluation, through which he was introduced to concepts like “Unloading” and “Belly Breathing.” He sought solutions for pain and a desire to improve his physical state. (Learn more about Belly Breathing)

The practice of Unloading, which involves getting into a centrated position and allowing his body to relax, had a significant impact on Bert. It helped Bert relieve physical tension and calm his nervous system. This stress relief was so effective that it restored enough of Bert’s capacity to enable him to move better and experience less pain. (Learn more about Unloading here)

Bert’s positive improvement from Unloading motivated him to address his stress and tolerance in person, prompting him to seek face-to-face care at The Central Institute for Human Performance (CIHP), which is dedicated to improving human performance and finding solutions for chronic pain. (Learn More about CIHP Here)

Over the years, Bert’s quality of life and overall function have improved. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to hitting his “Just Right” Goldilocks target, a concept that refers to finding the optimal balance in practices. He also consistently adheres to his routine, famously stating that he “doesn’t miss” a day of practice. (Learn More about Goldilocks here)

Bert’s story serves as an example of how Unloading techniques can reduce pain and restore capacity by lowering stress and allowing muscles to relax, leading to tangible improvements in overall well-being and function.