Majid’s Comeback… Makes him September’s Member of the Month!
As we continue to welcome returning members and as we start to see some new faces around the gym, I wanted to remind everyone of one of the hidden gems at CFW – our FUNCTIONS class! This class may not have been on your radar if you only attend our CFW WOD classes. It’s often one that goes unnoticed, but it can be your greatest resource if you need to rehab an injury or if you simply want to get back to the basics for a time. This class is very similar to our CFW WOD, however we put more focus on restoring range of motion and full function in your body. You can expect some extra mobility work, neurologically based restorative drills and some classic physio exercises specific to your needs and your functional fitness goals.
We have a great story from one of our longtime members, Majid, who had been seeking treatment elsewhere for a shoulder/pinched nerve injury but was not having the success he had hoped for. Here is his story of overcoming it:
“A few months ago, during lockdown, I pinched my radial nerve and I’m convinced that it was because I wasn’t following my regular CFW routine. I live a high stress life and CFW balances that tension for me. I am fortunate that lockdown was recently lifted, and I was able to return back to CFW but this time, returned to the Functions class. In Functions, I learned to relax the muscle tension around the nerve and was able to address the real issue. I had been seeing a physical therapist, but my shoulder wasn’t getting better. Fortunately for me, I had the resources that I needed here at CFW in the Functions class. I knew I was in safe hands, so I followed their advice and I got a hands-on and intense recovery program. I would recommend people out there take the plunge and commit for at least 3 months! Let your mind and body both get accustomed to the environment. It will do wonders for various physical and mental stresses.”
We are so happy to see Majid thinking about longevity and taking the time to properly address his injury. We are confident he will be back in the CFW WOD classes in no time, stronger than ever! If you, or someone you know, could benefit from an experience like this, check out our Functions class!
~Coach Jess