Heavy work is a movement that comfortably compresses joints such as elbows, knees, shoulders, and your jaw. When your joints compress your muscles send special signals to your brain. These signals tell your brain where your body parts are in relationship to the other parts of your body. Knowing where your body is, and understanding that when you move your body changes position is important for sensory regulation and for feeling safe and confident in your own body. Increas

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