As the research increases for acute injuries like sprains and strains, the acronym for first treatment has changed as well. “R.I.C.E. and M.E.T.H.” (“rest, ice, compression, elevation” and “movement, exercise. traction, heat”) are now a much friendlier “P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E.” When an injury happens, the best initial care is to keep the PEACE for the…

At a recent speaking event with macroeconomic expert and author Ray Dalio, he made the profound statement, “Pain, reflection, progression”. Contextually, this was for learning from mistakes in business and in the changing market but I drew a direct line to the pain and progression of physical healing. Whether you’ve had an injury or gone…

Beavers are amazing creatures. One small beaver can reroute a waterway for an entire area. They direct rivers, create swamps, and can cause a lot of problems for those who need water down river.  In the same way, an irritated or entrapped nerve can cause a lot of problems “down river”. Quite often, patients present…

Besides the odd animals that lack a nervous system, like sponges and fungi, having a functional nervous system has helped every creature survive over the course of time. A nervous system allows all animals to feel and differentiate touch, temperature, pressure, chemicals, and maybe most importantly … pain.  Hands-on therapies such as joint manipulation and…

Mind over matter.  An interesting phrase that I’ve heard my entire life.  Even though I understood the phrase’s meaning, I never fully understood the use of “matter”.  You may be well versed in the understanding that everything is made up of matter.  This clicked two times in my life; first, in grade school science, understanding…