Check In Before You Check Out
- Carolyn Hough
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
The Daily Check-In: Your Fascial Web Depends on It
What you do every day shapes your Fascial Web. If you mix things up—physically and emotionally—you give yourself a better shot at keeping it healthy. Repeating the same movement patterns (or moods) over and over? That can lead to tension, imbalance, and eventually, pain.
Let’s save the emotional side of fascia for another post, but don’t ignore it. Your mood matters more than you think when it comes to healing.
Lately, people have been asking me what I do to stay active and pain-free while keeping up with work, hiking, golf, and more. So here it is.
Match Your Warm-Up to Your Day
Every day starts with intention. If I’m playing golf, I target the areas where I tend to hold tension. On rest days, I focus on strengthening weak spots. If I’m working, I pay attention to my hands, neck, and shoulders. Not working? I might focus more on my legs. And if my energy’s low, I’ll skip the movement and take 10 minutes to meditate. The point is: listen to what your body needs and respond accordingly.
The One Tool I Never Skip
The treatment ball I give my clients? I use it too. Every day. It’s not about “fixing” anything—it’s about checking in. That daily scan tells me what’s up: where I’m holding tension, what areas feel off, and when I need to slow down.
Here’s the truth: your body is always sending signals. Headaches. Tight shoulders. Low back pain. But we override those signals with productivity, pushing through until we crash. That’s when we end up needing time off—or worse, surgery.
You don’t need to wait until things get bad. You just need to check in daily. Thirty minutes with a therapy ball can help you:
• Identify and release tension
• Improve your mood and energy
• Prevent injury and pain
• Sleep better
• Possibly even avoid surgery
Want Help Getting Started?
I’ve created a new session you can book right now:
30 minutes of guided therapy ball practice + 30 minutes of hands-on Myofascial Release — all for $75.
This session is designed to reconnect you with your body and help you develop a routine that supports your healing. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded.
It’s your move.
Give yourself the space to heal—one check-in at a time.
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