Trager work, also called psychological integration, consists of shaking, vibrating and gentle kneading, all pleasant movements designed to make the body feel good. Along with moving the body in playful ways, the Trager practitioner constantly explains what the body is revealing. The underlying theory is that most physical problems start in the mind; the physical and verbal communication are used to contact the subconscious, communicate with the muscles, and coax them back to health.

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