My experience with Hanna Somatics is that only 3 or 4 slow repetitions are required. Do the movements perhaps 3 times during the day–depending on if you are in an acute state or maintaining “command” of these muscles. The thing to remember is that these are movement/awareness activties–NOT exercises to be done haphazardly. It’s very subtle–and very effective. A tip: If you can’t do a particular Somatic movement because of pain, then THINK about doing it–visualize as if you are doing it!

I love people who have no clue what they are talking about. Warning people to beware that this is pseudoscience? digitised? This is based on Moshe Feldenkrais work, who was a physicist.

I think you need to be aware of ‘medical science’. Back surgery doesn’t work 40% of the time. Anti-inflammatories are known to destroy the body.

I highly recommend learning and doing Somatics. I’ve used Somatics for more than a decade to help me manage my own pain after back surgery didn’t work.

Psuedoscience!

Beware!

So how often should I do it? And how many leg lifts per session, etc.?

I’ve been a roofing contractor and have had back and hip pain for years. I’ve tried everything short of surgery with only temporary relief.

I tried this exercise along with a couple other similar exercises from Lawrence Gold’s website. I’ve been doing them for only three days and it is amazing the improvement I’ve experienced. I plan to continue to see if I can continue to improve.

Thanks for posting this.