An example of returning to the childlike movement was my back. My movements were stiff and limited, resembling those of Frankenstein.
I was so locked up in my back and neck that I had to turn my body to turn my head. I was a piece of work.
My hands responded well to the crulsing technique, but my feet, damaged from decades of wear and tear, required years of dedicated work. My back presented a significant challenge as well.
So, I started practicing crulsing on my back whenever possible—whether shopping at the store, waiting for a ride, or standing in line. I used any free moments to focus on my neck and back.
I began with my neck, incorporating tightening, rotating, and massaging techniques. I experimented with any movements that felt good and continued until I felt a noticeable improvement.
What might have seemed awkward to do in public didn't bother me because it felt good. While crulsing, I received comments like, "Oh, you hurt your back, you poor thing," along with some awkward stares. But I didn't mind, as I was focused on improving my health.
I explored various ways to practice crulsing and wasn't shy about doing it anywhere. This open-minded approach paid off when I finally experienced a breakthrough.
After a month of working on my neck and down my spine, I finally heard a loud pop. It felt incredibly good and brought immense relief.
My neck's mobility improved dramatically, allowing me to turn fully from one side to the other. There was no pain; it felt incredibly good to move freely.
So, I continued working down my back. I would brace a shopping cart and twist my upper back, gently moving it around and exploring, looking for good feelings.
In a few months, as I worked down between my shoulder blades, I felt another pop. It was incredibly relieving and felt fantastic, and it significantly improved my range of motion.
Like an enthusiastic child, I continued working down my spine. I used door frames for support, gently twisting my middle back, and employed various techniques—tightening, stretching, and creating resistance—to find what felt good and enhance my mobility.
I was always gentle and never overdid it; I listened to my body's feedback on my actions.
I knew it had taken decades to become this stiff, and it would take some time to undo it.
After a few months, as I reached my lower back, I experienced yet another satisfying pop. This improvement not only broadened my range of movement but also provided a significant sense of relief and well-being.
I no longer needed to turn my entire body to look around; I had my childlike movement back in my back.