The 6 Biggest Myths of Body Pain
The 6 Biggest Myths of Body Pain Pain can be a wildly complex issue. Let us simply sit for a moment. While there can be many contributors to pain, one thing is for sure… “A bad strategy to get better is always a bad idea.” Broken thought processes can lead to poor progress. When decisions […]
In Pain? How Well Do You Move?
Being in pain is a big deal. Sometimes it’s not that bad but sometimes it’s terrible and debilitating. If you don’t want surgery, medication or injections, and nothing else you’ve tried has helped, read on. Luckily there is an entirely unique way to look at things. The way you feel (pain, tightness, etc., or lack […]
Warm Up
Stop Skipping the Warm-Up. You’re Paying for It Every Session. 😈🔥 Most people skip warming up. They think it’s optional.It’s not. Skipping it is choosing to get less from every workout—on purpose. And here’s the twist: A warm-up isn’t mainly about getting hot.It’s about getting ready. That’s why we call it Preparation for Exercise (PE). […]
On posture and 70 years of nonsense: by Rhys Manchester
On posture and 70 years of nonsense – by Rhys Manchester: “The physical therapy department at the Children’s Hospital School in Baltimore has had over 10,000 admissions between 1932 and 1950.Most of these cases represent some form of orthopedic disability, the majority having been about equally divided between poliomyelitis and faulty or painful postural conditions. […]
Posture Resource Page
Don’t blame poor posture for your problems. Below is an ever-expanding list of resources discussing why. Posture Correction: Does it matter? https://www.painscience.com/articles/posture.php The straight and narrow of posture: Current clinical concepts https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/november/posture-clinical-concepts Stop Blaming Posture: http://www.heafnerhealth.com/blog/stop-blaming-posture-for-the-problem Does Bad Posture Cause Back Pain?:https://www.bettermovement.org/blog/2014/does-bad-posture-cause-back-pain?fbclid=IwAR36Lx_1Gym8bTmYMw1o2S3L8GVaUBaOwBWZCAyyAZemBdabh1mM5mRxI-8 Great Video On Posture: https://youtu.be/cnLxcEMdjVk On Posture and 70 Years of Nonsense: https://mockup2.theupsurgeagency.com/70years-posture-nonsense/ 7 Reasons why posture is […]
A Story About My Pain And Movement
I train Jiu Jitsu. It is a martial art. I have been training about 8 years now. I am almost 48 which means I began around 41. I train hard. In case you do not know, Jiu Jitsu starts on the feet and ends on the ground. It gets to the ground by takedowns (wrestling), […]
Stretching Resource Page
Your resources, time, and money are valuable. You should not be wasting them on stretching. The only reason to “stretch” is if you enjoy it as an activity. That’s it. There is no evidence that stretching prevents injury. “Tightness” isn’t the thing that causes pain. Below is an ever-expanding list of resources discussing why. The […]
Paths to Help with Pain and Mobility Issues.
When we are in pain or need to recover from an injury or surgery, we need help. The thing is, the best, or most appropriate help we need is not always the easiest to come by. Sometimes it is quite hard. Some paths to professionals are more easily accessible than others. Some are cleared for […]
The Impact of Quality on Pain, Movement, and Confidence
Quality is defined as 1a: peculiar and essential character, 1b: an inherent feature, 1c: capacity or role (Meriam-Webster) Essentially, we are talking about how “well” you can control your muscle system. As your muscle system is the sole system responsible for moving you and stopping you from being moved and the only active, and fastest adapting system responsible for […]
My Muscle Is Tight – Part 1
“This feels tight here…” (As the individual points to a part of their body when they move). “There is tightness here when I do this…” (As the individual demonstrates a movement that creates the tightness) “My muscles are too tight… (As the client scrunches up their face with the effort of trying to overcome the […]