Perspectives on Fascia in the Media

Perspectives on Fascia in the Media

The New York Times and Medicine Acknowledge Fascia is Important (!)

I always brace myself before reading an article in a mainstream pub about something that our collective fields have been working with and exploring for a very long time and to good effect (see NYT article on the vagus nerve that emphasizes potentials for drugs and inserted gadgets rather than attuned health care and relationships). Such was the case with the recent NYT brief on “New” understandings about fascia. 

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A Guide to Working With Post Spinal Surgery Folks - Spinal Surgeries, Part 1

A Guide to Working With Post Spinal Surgery Folks - Spinal Surgeries, Part 1

Let’s talk about working with folks after a spinal surgery. This is a follow up to the post about “dose” when it comes to bodywork. We will see that dose, not just in one session but over the arc of treatment is important in these cases. We want to have our eye on the long game for our people.

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The Thoracolumbar Junction: The place you need to know, but maybe don’t… 

The Thoracolumbar Junction: The place you need to know, but maybe don’t… 

One of the most important regions of the body when it comes to treating myofascial pain and some visceral issues is the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ). It is where the thoracic spine meets the lumbar spine - and a whole lot more.

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