Sharon Butler: My StoryMy name is Sharon Butler and I am a Certified Hellerwork Practitioner with nearly 20 years experience working with people suffering from all manner of soft tissue (muscle, tendon, and connective tissue - particularly 
fascia
) injuries and imbalances. Hellerwork emphasizes the body’s natural ability to heal itself once proper postural balance and alignment is restored. My background has provided me with a unique understanding of the injury process and a clear path for developing effective stretches and body awareness techniques that restore the body back to full, pain free function as quickly as possible.In 1991, as a result of activity unrelated to my work, I became injured with bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Based on my professional experience of restoring soft tissue to normal function and balance, I was able to fully recover the use of my hands and arms in less than two months by developing and then using a program of simple, gentle stretches. Through personal experimentation and by working with numerous volunteer subjects, I was able to develop stretches, ergonomics and common sense body mechanics techniques for reducing physical stress that effectively relieve the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, deQuervains Syndrome, Ulnar Nerve adhesions, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Tendonitis, Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis, forearm pain and neck and shoulder pain and imbalance. My ultimate goal has been to create programs that educate RSI sufferers about their injuries so they no longer fear the changes that have taken place in their bodies. Once the injury is better understood, a whole world of self care options become available. Then, the actual task of restoring tissue to its normal balance and function is accomplished through the practice of simple, gentle, and highly effective stretches. Relief is made more permanent by helping the sufferer recognize the personal habits and movement patterns that contribute to their physical stress so they can be eliminated and replaced with new, more healthful habits. In 1996 my book, Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries: A Self Care Program was published. The book details information about various repetitive strain injuries, appropriate stretches and exercises, self awareness techniques and ergonomics information. Since its publication, it has remained one of the most popular books on the market for those suffering from repetitive strain injuries. You can find ordering information by clicking on the "Products" button. I maintain a private practice in Paoli, PA, a western suburb of Philadelphia, PA where I specialize in repetitive strain injuries of all kinds.
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