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Pain Relief, Point Release, Overall Relaxation, Increased Mobility and Function

Pain Relief, Point Release, Overall Relaxation, 
Increased Mobility and Function
By Ashley Redford
MA, HHE, CSMT, CAMT, CAYT, CWHP

 It brings me great joy to live in a body that is fifteen years older and no longer limited 
by moment-to-moment pain.

PRT was created in 1999 (originally trademarked as Acussage) when after an injury that left me in constant pain, I had nothing but surgery, medication, major medical bills, and loss of function in which to turn. During my Master's degree in Somatic Psychotherapy and Holistic Health Education and becoming a Certified Acupressure Massage Therapist and Instructor, I decided to use myself as a subject. I found that the options to decrease pain and increase function were overwhelming, but I persisted and applied the knowledge to my degrees and certifications during specializations and thesis paper. As a result, I became acquainted with my body in a way I did not know was possible.The subtle levels of listening to pre-pain signals allowed me to stretch, exercise, move and function and build success upon success, eventually leading up to increased levels of function, 
fitness and pain-free living.

As a result of my studies and success with my own physical limitations, I created an Upper, Middle and Lower Body Routine and began teaching my clients privately and to students in group classes. You can find a number of my PRT photos on Pinterest under Ashley Redford. I hope that I will be able to utilize this blog to reach out to those who suffer from chronic pain, physical discomfort and lack of function and mobility. 

If you are a chronic pain sufferer, therapeutic stretching and self-acupressure can make a major difference in the pain you have in your body, how often you experience pain, your ability to function and be mobile. If you are willing to dedicate time to practicing with
a tennis ball on the specific acupressure points that are a part of these routines, you
will notice a difference. If and when you are able to add the stretching and strengthening
pieces to your practice, you will notice a difference in your strength, function and fitness.
You can use the tennis ball on the floor, in the car, on the airplane, while you sleep, at 
work, at school, and at church. The tennis ball is easy to travel with, so don't forget it 
when you leave the house. I have clients and students who have a tennis ball 
in their purse, car, and desk.

Enjoy this practical way to decrease pain and tension in your body and increase 
function, mobility, and flexibility as you age!

For more information on private instruction or group classes, you can contact me at
ashleyredford134@yahoo.com.

 Students opening sacral points as well as B48 and the surrounding glute points during our Therapeutic Stretching class. Many people who experience sciatica, low back pain or sacral pain will find relief and extended benefits by practicing this part of the Lower Body Routine each day for 3-5 minutes.

 Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available on this blog is for general information purposes only. You agree that your use of this blog is at your sole risk. Consult your physician before beginning any stretch, exercise or self-acupressure suggestion. By using this site, you are agreeing to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Ashley Redford against any and all losses, expenses, damages and costs resulting from using the information contained within this blog. 



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