Monthly Archives: August 2011

Protective mechanisms

Often, pain patterns are the result of protective mechanisms. On a practical level, the more primary a systems is, the more it will influence other systems. A tension in the spine limits movement in the periphery. What’s causing a tension … Continue reading

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Improvement versus maintenance

There is no stasis, everything is either evolving or devolving. So the idea of maintenance is off the mark. As we age, our capacity may change. But, function itself may be improved upon. Good Manual therapy alleviates physical restrictions that … Continue reading

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