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WHY DON'T WE MOVE INTO PAIN? - Simplifying the Pain Cycle
The human body is not as logical as you would expect, it is wired for survival and efficiency first. This means that your body will...
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- Nov 18
- 3 min
NAVIGATING THE FAWN RESPONSE: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Fourth "F" in Trauma
Throughout the annals of time, human survival instincts have undergone profound transformations to cope with evolving challenges. While...
- Nov 7
- 3 min
THE SNEAKY CAUSE OF SCIATICA AND NECK PAIN - Understanding The Somatic Trauma Reflex
Injuries and trauma can have significant impacts on our bodies, both physically and mentally. When it comes to movement and posture, one...
- Oct 24
- 3 min
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...
- Oct 10
- 4 min
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...
- Jun 27
- 3 min
TRAUMA AND WEIGHT: Exploring the Connection Between the Freeze Response, Sympathetic Overdrive, and
Stress triggers a hormonal response that releases cortisol and adrenaline, two chemicals that are linked to weight gain.
- Jun 13
- 2 min
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.
- May 30
- 2 min
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.
- Apr 18
- 3 min
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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