Trager work is based on the premise that discomfort, pain and reduced functionality are physical symptoms of accumulated tension resulting from accidents, weak posture, fear, emotional blockages and daily stress. During a typical session, clients lie on a padded table while a practitioner gently rocks and lengthens the client's body to release tension. Table work is followed by a short movement lesson for continued self-care. Developed by Dr. Milton Trager over a period of 72 years, Trager work is effective in a variety of applications, including musculo-skeletal diseases, back problems, athletic performance, balance problems and physical injuries. Practitioners may refer to themselves as CTP.