In EPISODE 185 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Butch Phelps, creator of the Stretch and Release technique. Phelps, a licensed massage therapist with a Bachelor of Science in Aging Sciences, discusses his approach to alleviating chronic pain through targeted stretching and the role of the brain in muscle tension. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on specific muscles and using proper breathing techniques. Phelps shares success stories, including that of a 72-year-old cyclist who recovered rapidly from a post-accident hip replacement, using his methods. He offers over 150 free YouTube videos to help people manage their pain independently as well as a practical manual.

Episode Timeline:

0:01 Introduction to Bruce Phelps and his system

4:26 The background to Butch Phelps’ pain relief journey

7:01 The Stretch and Release Technique

9:49 Comparing Different Stretching Techniques

20:33 Practical Advice for Listeners

28:51 Addressing Specific Pain Issues

29:19 Success Stories and Real-World Applications

35:53 The Role of Breathing in Stretching

38:15 Encouragement 

39:40 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Dr. Gillian Lockitch Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Dr. Gillian Lockitch is an international speaker, author of Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably, and host of the Growing Older, Living Younger Podcast. As a dual-certified Specialist in Paediatrics and Medical Biochemistry and Professor at the University of British Columbia, her professional career was rooted in science. During her rehabilitation from life-saving emergency spinal surgery, her passion to be able to dance again led her to explore the intersection of medical and epigenetic science with non-Western healing traditions, to understand how to change aging at the cellular level. Within the Growing Older, Living Younger Project, the Change Your Aging Masterplan cycle is a year-long 3 part coaching program to preserve mind and brain, build your best body, and to survive and thrive in your environment. At 70 Dr. Lockitch became a first time entrepreneur, building a global online business with the premiere wellness and beauty company, to help others extend their healthspan, stay vibrant, active, and independent as they age. Now retired from medical practice, Dr. Lockitch is an empathetic coach and mentor but does not diagnose, treat or prescribe for medical diseases.