Author Archives: Joseph

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 →

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 →

Yes, when the anterior abdomen is punctured, inflated and probed, the muscles, connective tissues and nervous system will react.   The Connective tissue of the anterior abdomen directly connects with the pelvis.  So along with low back pain, hip and knee pain … Continue reading →

In hands on therapies it is well known that trauma may be stored in the body.  Sometimes when considering the long term effects of trauma, the idea of cellular memory comes up.  Because memory is considered a cognitive process, the … Continue reading →

If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first four hours sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln Exercise is an important part of the rehabilitation and so called maintenance program. As a practice, it’s analogous to … Continue reading →

Our Doctor just diagnosed our 12 year old daughter with scoliosis.  Is manual therapy helpful in these situations? As the twig is bent so grows the tree I think the key application of manual therapy in adolescent scoliosis is balancing … Continue reading →

Rest and avoiding re-injury or re-aggravation are often the sum of what is offered for treatment of concussions.  This is a great beginning, but incomplete as a stand alone treatment process. There are some key areas that should be assessed … Continue reading →