Reducing Lower Body Tic Pain: Moving and Mobilizing

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January 21, 2025
7:00 pm
 – 8:00 pm
 EDT

Description: Tic pain varies from person to person, as do our tics! Join personal trainer Raquel Cunningham, who also has Tourette Syndrome, as we learn how to make more informed decisions about stretching, exercising, and mobilizing our individual ticcing bodies. We will focus on two areas of the lower body that have the most wide-reaching benefits to reduce pain from motor tics and improve overall movement mechanics. Above all, just remember “LUKE” – LEARN how you UNDERSTAND movement, KEEP going and it will be EFFECTIVE.

Audience: This program was created for our adult community members, but all are welcome to attend.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how the position of the pelvis relates to tics and lower body pain
  • The importance of rooting your foot in exercise
  • To make everything make sense, just remember “LUKE” 
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Raquel Cummingham

Raquel Cunningham is a strength and conditioning coach based in Southern California. Her Tourette diagnosis came when she was six years old and athletics have played a strong role in her tic management ever since. She holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in Psychology with a Minor in Exercise and Sports Science. she was a competitive swimmer and water polo player before starting her personal training career over 12 years ago at a renowned gym in NYC then CA before going into private training. Kettlebells are her favorite exercise modality, and she is starting to learn American Sign Language with her children. 

*By registering for this program, you are agreeing to the Tourette Association of America’s Event Terms and Conditions.