Here are the bullet points:
  • We have 2 important messengers that alert us to a problem, these messengers are called mechanical receptors (they sense changes in pressure) or chemical receptors (they sense changes in inflammation).
    • Mechanical receptors alert you to ways that you are moving that your body is struggling to adapt to. Pain from these types of receptors changes quickly based on how we move. Pain that increases or decreases with bending, twisting, sitting instead of standing (or visa versa)…is mechanical pain.
    • Chemical receptors alert you to changes in levels of “inflammation” that your body is struggling to adapt to. Pain from these types of receptors is not quickly changed by how you move and the pain tends to be more constant.
  • You can find on this website 3 different ways to address chronic pain;
    • Through Traditional Chinese Medicine which gives your body all the resources it needs to heal efficiently (Discussed in almost every blog that is not focused on Faulty Movement Patterns)
    • Through correcting Faulty Movement Patterns which dramatically reduces the physical stress and strain on your muscles, joints, nerves, and bones. (Our focus on this page. You can find corrective exercises for your specific painful areas under the “Pick Your Struggle” dropdown at the top of the page.)
  • FAQ on Faulty Movement Patterns:
    • What is it?
      • A less efficient way of moving that increases wear and tear on the body.
    • How does it differ from “range of motion?”
      • Range of motion is how far a joint CAN move. A movement pattern is how EFFICIENTLY it moves through that range
    • Is it different that yoga, going to the gym, or fitness activities
      • Yes. These types of activities ask the body to increase range of motion and increase strength but they do not teach the body how to do so efficiently.
    • Does correcting a Faulty Movement Pattern help with yoga, going to the gym, fitness activities?
      • Yes. The more efficient the movement the faster you will excel in physical activities.
    • How do you develop a Faulty Movement Pattern?
      • Challenges in brain development in young children (lack of healthy physical movement)
      • Brain injuries and concussions
      • Poor body mechanics and poor posture
      • Unbalanced fitness routines
      • Physical or emotional trauma
    • How do you correct the Faulty Movement Patterns that are contributing to your chronic pain?
      • Follow the step by step videos and play “monkey see monkey do” in the “pick your struggle” dropdown from the top of the page.

What do you do next?

If you are struggling with local chronic pain (Low back pain, Hip pain, Shoulder pain, Sciatica…) I would suggest you jump right into correcting the faulty movement patterns associated with those areas. Find your issue under the “pick your struggle” dropdown at the top of the page

If you are ALSO struggling with more global pain such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis etc. I would suggest hopping over to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) section. In TCM pain occurs when blood stops moving freely; whether that be due to poor circulation in a specific area or too much inflammation preventing circulation the end result is the same.

As you can imagine, how you move plays a huge role in bloodflow (why I usually suggest starting with correcting faulty movement patterns;) however there are many other things besides movement that affect bloodflow such as your diet and your emotional life. This is the reason some people find pain relief with eliminating gluten in their diet or going to see a mental health specialist. The TCM page will give you a better understanding of this big picture, and it is a great place to start when your struggling with multiple limitations in your life.

If your thought life or emotional state strongly affects your pain/symptoms take a look at Emotional Digestion Sessions (A therapy I offer virtually through zoom.) As a general rule if you have periods of “excellent” and “awful” without a whole lot in-between this therapy can be incredibly helpful.

If you live in the Colorado Springs area I have a private office where I provide personalized hands on manual therapy. This can be incredibly beneficial in navigating the “speed bumps” along the way and dramatically speeding up the healing process. Find out more about Precision Manual Therapy here.

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