The Neural Edge - What’s Yours?
Your “Neural Edge” is the point at which the nervous system is forced into a safety response.
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colinliggett
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Safety versus Function - Pain and Neuroplasticity
Pain is an output of the brain, not an input. If the nervous system feels unsafe, it will likely output pain as a safety response. Key...
colinliggett
- Oct 18, 2022
- 3 min
Chronic Pain - The Way Out
Pain is an output of the brain. When we injure ourselves, the brain assesses signals from the body and decides if outputting pain is...
colinliggett
- Sep 24, 2022
- 2 min
Glutes Not Working?
Feel like you are running or cycling, but your Glutes aren't pulling their weight? You are in good company. I meet very few runners or...
colinliggett
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
Imminent Surgery? Prevent Surgery by Changing Your Movement Patterns.
Have you been told that surgery is imminent? I'm not against surgery. However, I think it should be the last option. Surgery is...
colinliggett
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Stress, Anxiety, Pain, Polyvagal Theory, and SMR Therapy
It is generally understood that emotional stress can lead to stomachaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches. Still, people might...
colinliggett
- Sep 10, 2022
- 3 min
The Lymphatic System, Chronic Inflammation, and Pain.
Is inflammation the cause of your chronic hip pain, sore back, or aching shoulder? Clinically, I note the effects of chronic inflammation...
colinliggett
- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
What is SensoriMotor Repatterning (SMR)?
SMR is a hybrid therapy merging eastern acupoint therapies, neuroscience, and functional movement. It is extremely efficient at...
colinliggett
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Why I Don't Believe Resistance Band Exercises are Effective for Pain Resolution
I constantly hear this - “but I have been doing elastic band exercises for months, and you just got that muscle to work in minutes.”...
colinliggett
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
Chronic Neck Pain and SMR
Chronic neck pain is commonly due to neck muscles being either neurologically underactive or overactive. However, as each neurological...
colinliggett
- Aug 9, 2022
- 8 min
Traumatic Brain Injuries, Concussions and Post Concussion Syndrome
Brain Injuries have three distinct presentations that can be improved upon from a SensoriMotor Repatterning (SMR) Therapy perspective....
colinliggett
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
Knee Pain and SMR Treatment Protocol
Key Points: 1. Inhibited or overactive muscles are the most likely cause of knee pain and degeneration. 2. Most forms of therapy focus on...
colinliggett
- Apr 27, 2022
- 8 min
The Mind-Body Connection to Chronic Pain and other Physical Symptoms
"Unconscious emotions are a potent factor in virtually all physical, non-traumatic ills," states Dr. Sarno in his book, "The Divided...
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