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“Lewit and Simons (1984) mention that: • Postisometric relaxation of the suboccipital muscles will also relax the sternocleidomastoid muscles • Treatment of the thoracolumbar muscles induces relaxation of iliopsoas, and vice versa • Treatment (MET) of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles…” quote by Leon Chaitow
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““Lewit and Simons (1984) mention that: • Postisometric relaxation of the suboccipital muscles will also relax the sternocleidomastoid muscles • Treatment of the thoracolumbar muscles induces relaxation of iliopsoas, and vice versa • Treatment (MET) of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles relaxes the pectorals.””

Leon Chaitow

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Source Medical textbook: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, 1984

Specific muscle groups influence each other; treating one can relax related muscles.

In simple terms: Treating one muscle can affect others.

Key Takeaway

Use holistic approaches in muscle therapy.

Themes

anatomy physiology therapy

Mood

analytical educational

Type

clinical informational

When to use this quote

  • physical therapy
  • sports rehabilitation
  • pain management

Key Concepts

Muscle chains myofascial connections

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you assess interconnected muscle effects?
  • What holistic techniques complement this view?
A Different Perspective

Complex body interactions may not follow simple patterns.

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