WHY DON'T WE MOVE INTO PAIN? - Simplifying the Pain Cycle
Contrary to common belief, the human body prioritizes survival and efficiency over logic. This means that pain signals can be triggered...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
THE SNEAKY CAUSE OF SCIATICA AND NECK PAIN - Understanding The Somatic Trauma Reflex
Both physically and mentally, injuries and trauma can cause significant effects on our bodies. The Trauma Reflex is a reflex that should...
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Oct 24, 20233 min read
IS YOUR GO GO GO LIFESTYLE CAUSING YOUR PAIN? - Understanding the Somatic Green Light Reflex
When we are born, our bodies lack the ability to crawl or sit up by ourselves. However, as we grow, our muscles develop, enabling us to...
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Oct 17, 20233 min read
UNDERSTANDING PROPRIOCEPTION - Your Hidden Superpower for Healing and Well-Being
When you walk down the street, have you ever stopped to think about how your body knows exactly where your foot is going to land with...
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Oct 10, 20234 min read
IS YOUR POSTURE CAUSING ANXIETY & DEPRESSION? - Explaining the Somatic Red Light Reflex
In our modern industrialized societies, we rarely face physical threats or attacks on a regular basis. However, our bodies still possess...
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wawrykmadison
Jun 13, 20232 min read
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM LADDER - UNDERSTANDING YOUR BODIES RESPONSE TO STRESS
The nervous system ladder refers to the three distinct stages of the nervous system response: dorsal vagal, sympathetic, and ventral vagal.
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wawrykmadison
May 30, 20232 min read
HYPERVIGILANCE AS A TRAUMA RESPONSE: Understanding Its Causes and Learning to Cope
When someone goes through a traumatic experience, their body and mind react in ways that can be difficult to understand and manage.
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wawrykmadison
May 15, 20231 min read
Somatic Movement vs. Traditional Physical Therapy: Which is Better for Chronic Pain?
While both approaches can be effective for chronic pain, somatic movement therapy may be more beneficial for certain conditions, such as fib
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wawrykmadison
May 2, 20232 min read
The Science Behind Somatic Movement: How it Affects the Nervous System
Somatic movement refers to movements that involve our active engagement with our bodily sensations and experiences. These movements are...
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wawrykmadison
Apr 18, 20233 min read
The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement can help heal both
Trauma and chronic pain are closely interconnected. Trauma can trigger a physiological response in the nervous system that leads to...
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wawrykmadison
Mar 26, 20231 min read
The Role of the Brain in Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement Can Help Re-wire Neural Pathways
The brain plays a crucial role in chronic pain, as it is responsible for interpreting and processing pain signals from the body. Neural...
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Mar 26, 20231 min read
The Role of Breath in Somatic Movement and Pain Management
Breath plays a crucial role in somatic movement and pain management because it helps regulate the nervous system's response to stress and pa
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Dec 14, 20222 min read
WHY 7 SESSIONS?
When our body senses danger it contracts our muscles as a survival mechanism. This protective response has been hardwired in our brains...
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