Radical in its simplicity, Dr. Eric Goodman's visionary approach to
mindful movement corrects the complacent adaptations that lead to back
and joint pain, and teaches us to harness the body's natural movement
patterns into daily activities to make us fit, healthy, and pain free.
Our sedentary lifestyle has led to an epidemic of chronic pain. By
adapting to posture and movement that have us out of balance--including
sitting all day at a keyboard, tilting our heads forward to look at our
phones--we consistently compromise our joints, give our organs less room
to function, and weaken our muscles. How we hold and live in our bodies
is fundamental to our overall health, and the good news is that we all
hold the key to a healthier body.
Dr. Goodman has spent years studying human physiology and movement. He
has trained world-class athletes for better performance, and has healed
people of all ages and occupations of lifelong debilitating pain. His
theory of self-healing is now available to everyone. His practical
program trains the posterior muscle chain--shoulders, back, butt, and
legs--shifting the burden of support away from joints and putting it
back where it belongs: into large muscle groups.
Filled with helpful diagrams, more than sixty color photographs, and
five new exercises, True to Form shows readers how to successfully
integrate these powerful movements into everyday life--from playing with
the kids to washing dishes to long hours in the office--transforming
ordinary physical actions into active and mindful movements that help to
eliminate pain, up your game, or simply feel more energetic. True to
Form shows you how to move better, breathe better, and get back to
using your body the way nature intended.
