Does The Brain Play a Key Role in Pain?
For many decades, neuroscientists have wrestled with the notion that the brain itself might play a key role in the modulation of pain. Several researchers,
For many decades, neuroscientists have wrestled with the notion that the brain itself might play a key role in the modulation of pain. Several researchers,
For decades, fibromyalgia patients have been told their agony was imaginary, the result of emotional hysteria and not an authentic physical ailment. But beginning last
This 2020 article authored by Howard J Luks, MD, emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass. I’ve written about how the body’s “Spring Systems” are
Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain their
One of the key goals of treatment with Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) is by leveling the head and tail. This impacts neural pathways throughout the
Making one small change to the way you practice can make a huge difference in how quickly you gain new skills. When you’re trying to
You’ve probably heard about oxytocin in relation to hugging, dopamine in terms of addiction and serotonin in relation to depression. Neurotransmitters are crucial for all
I’ve written about the changes I’ve experienced with osteopathic treatment here: https://erikdalton.com/blog/forward-head-posture-part-1/ Brain Connectivity Changes after Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Randomized Manual Placebo-Controlled Trial Osteopathic
Here’s another excellent study by Kariman Abelin-Genevois on the importance of good postural alignment. I’ve written extensively on this subject. See: https://erikdalton.com/blog/upper-cross-controversy Spinal balance can
This article in the European Spine Journal supports the clinical conclusions I’ve written about concerning head forward postures, breathing, and neck pain: https://erikdalton.com/blog/upper-cross-controversy/ Cervical sagittal
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