Ken Futamura - Massage Therapist & Integrated Kinesiologist

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PDTR - NeuroKinetic Therapy - Integrative Kinesiology (AK) -Structural Myofascial - Integrative Cranial - Tuina -

Integrative Kinesiology -Structural Myofascial Therapy -Kinesio Taping - Integrative Cranial Therapy-Postural Somatic Awareness - -Deep Tissue

10/13/2026

Pha Khao Ma stretching is a traditional Thai bodywork technique that uses a long, handwoven checkered cloth (the Pha Khao Ma) as an extension of the therapist’s hands to create leverage, traction, and deep assisted stretches.

10/07/2026

Hier, j'ai assisté à une conférence intéressante et pratique sur la démystification de la douleur chronique, organisée par le RMPQ.

Glen Morris et son équipe de Massotech ont été excellents !

Hâte d'intégrer ces nouvelles techniques dans ma pratique.

09/26/2026

Très fier de m'associer au Projet Kamouraska à titre de compagnon de course et d'offrir mon expertise en massothérapie pour soutenir cet exploit de 470 km!

N'hésitez pas à visiter http://projetkamouraska.com pour soutenir la cause
! 🙌

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07/13/2026

Les barrière dans les 5 éléments. Régis Blin

05/05/2026

Why your body keeps "glitching" (and how to reset the loop) 🧠⚡

Ever feel like a specific muscle just isn’t "showing up" for work? 😴

When a muscle fails to fire at the right millisecond, your body doesn't just give up on the movement. Instead, it finds a workaround. 🔄 It forces a different muscle to overwork or, worse, it compresses a joint to find stability. 🏗️💥

But here’s the secret: The muscle itself isn't usually the problem. 🔍

The real culprit is a "software" error. Your sensory receptors are sending aberrant signals to the brain, and those signals have become stuck in a dysfunctional loop.

🌀 These "glitches" often stem from:
• 🩹 Old injuries that never fully "cleared"
• 🔄 Repetitive strain from daily habits
• 🧠 Physical manifestations of emotional trauma

The Brain is a Budgeter 💰

Think of your brain as a high-performance computer that is incredibly expensive to run. It represents only 2% of your body weight, yet it consumes roughly 20% of your body’s total daily energy. 🔋

To put that in perspective, your brain runs on about 20 watts of power (roughly 0.3 kWh per day) just to handle neuronal communication and basic "housekeeping." 💡 Because its energy demands are so high, the brain is obsessed with efficiency. It will always choose the easiest, fastest route for movement to save "fuel"—even if that route causes pain. 📉

How we fix the loop: 🛠️

Using P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex), we can actually assess these sensory receptors and "update" the signal. By correcting the input, the output becomes straightforward again. ✨

Stop managing the compensation. Let’s reset the source. 🔄✅

04/30/2026

Struggling with Neck Tension? Look Below the Surface. 🔍✨

If your neck feels tight, the problem often isn't actually your neck. 🙅‍♂️ Our bodies operate in "kinetic chains," where tension in one area pulls on another. To find real relief, you have to address the neighbors. 🏡🤝

The Anatomy of the "Pull": 🏗️

• The Hip-Shoulder Connection: 🔄 Hip rotation is neurologically and mechanically linked to the opposite shoulder. 🦵💥💪

• Shoulder Mechanics: 🦾 Muscles attached to the shoulder blade move the clavicle; if these are stuck, your neck pays the price. 💸

• Thoracic Mobility: 🧱 The mid-back (thoracic spine) is the foundation for your neck. If the foundation doesn't move, the neck overworks. 🏗️💨

The Secret Culprit: Anterior Fascia 🎭

When we sit with "Forward Head Posture," the fascia (connective tissue) at the front of the neck shortens. 📉 This creates a constant downward tug on the back of your neck—like a persistent tug-of-war. 🧵🧗‍♂️

The Protocol: Anterior Fascia Release 🛠️🧘‍♂️

• Anchor: 👇 Place your palm near the sternoclavicular junction (where the collarbone meets the breastbone) and apply gentle downward pressure to anchor the tissue. ⚓

• Lengthen: 🆙 Gently pull your head back/upward to feel the stretch of your fascia. 🦒

• Breathe: 🌬️ Hold the stretch for 3 deep breaths once you feel tension. 🧘

• Vector Shift: 📐 Tilt your head at different angles to find new lines of tension and repeat. 🔄

• Outer Anchor: ➡️ Move your hand to the outer end of the clavicle and repeat the movement to release the lateral fascia. 🎯✨
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Ready to Move Without Tension? 🚀

Stop chasing the pain and start addressing the root cause. By managing the front, you finally stop the constant tug-of-war on the back of your neck. 🎮🚫

Try this protocol today and feel the "melt." Your foundation determines your mobility! 🧱✨

04/28/2026

The Secret to Real Core Strength: The TVA 🧬

Ever wonder why your back hurts during leg day or why you can't quite nail that Pilates move?
Meet your Transverse Abdominis (TVA)—your body’s internal corset.
Most people focus on the "six-pack" (Re**us Abdominis) or the obliques, but the TVA is the deepest layer. It’s the "natural weight belt" that stabilizes your spine every time you move your arms or legs.

How to find it:

Think of the feeling when you cough or sneeze. That sudden bracing? That’s your TVA!

The Gold Standard: The Pilates "Imprint"

To wake up this muscle, you don't need to crunch; you need to stabilize.

1️⃣ The Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent. Find your "Neutral Spine" with your sacrum heavy on the mat.

2️⃣ The Engagement: Gently draw your navel toward your spine. Note: Don't hold your breath or flare nor crisp your ribs!

3️⃣ The Imprint: Feel your lower back lengthen and press lightly into the floor. This is your "Imprint."

Try these 4 moves to master the burn:

• Level 1: Leg Slides. Maintain your imprint while sliding one heel away and back. Don't let your back arch!

• Level 2: Toe Taps. Bring legs to "Tabletop" (90 degree). Exhale as you tap one toe down, keeping the core locked.

• Level 3: Scissors. Switch legs in mid-air simultaneously. Focus on that deep connection.

• Level 4: Double Leg Taps. The ultimate test! Lower both feet toward the floor together without losing your imprint.

Why it works: While your TVA stabilizes, your Psoas (attaching from your spine to your femur) handles the leg movement. If the TVA isn't "on," the Psoas pulls on your spine—hello, back pain!

Save this for your next core session! 📌

04/26/2026

The Neuroplasticity of Sitting: Why "Good Posture" is Actually Brain Training 🧠🪑

Most people think of posture as a muscular problem. It’s not. It’s a neurological signaling problem.
If you sit in a slouch for 8 hours a day, you are effectively "practicing" that position. Through myelination, your brain becomes incredibly efficient at holding that slumped shape. You aren't just tired; you've literally wired your nervous system to stay there.

To fix it, we don't just need "straight backs"—we need Fast Neuroplasticity.

🏗️ 1. The Skeletal Stack: Reducing "Proprioceptive Noise"

When you sit on your Ischial Tuberosities (sitting bones) and stack your ears over your shoulders, you align your skeleton with gravity.

• The Neuro Benefit: This reduces the constant stream of "threat" signals your brain receives from overstretched ligaments and compressed discs. When the signal is clear, the brain can relax.

🛡️ 2. The Muscle Belt: Strengthening the Signal

Your Transverse Abdominis (TVA) acts as a stabilizer. By consciously engaging it while typing, you are creating a "cortical map" of core stability.

• The Challenge: Do this for 30 seconds, 40 times a day. This high-frequency repetition is exactly how you drive neuroplastic change to make stability an automatic habit.

🔄 3. The 20-8-2 Rule: Breaking the "Static Trap"

Neuroplasticity works both ways. If you stay static too long, your brain "maps" that stillness as the default.

• 20 Min (Stack) / 8 Min (Dynamic) / 2 Min (Stand): This constant variation prevents the brain from "locking in" to a single, rigid pattern. It keeps your motor cortex adaptable.

🌈 The Result: Cognitive Clarity

When your brain stops spending 80% of its energy trying to prevent your 5kg head from falling forward, that energy is redirected back to your focus, your work, and your creativity.

You don't just feel better; you think better.

💡 Re-Educate Your Movement

At Centre professionnel Makisa, I specialize in manual therapy and neuro-assessment (P-DTR, NKT). We don't just "relieve" tension; we find the faulty neurological signals and rewrite them.

Stop practicing the slouch. Start training the stack.

04/24/2026

🧠 It’s not a strength issue. It’s a signaling issue.

In the world of physical performance, we’re obsessed with strength. We want bigger lifts, more resistance, and harder efforts.
But when I test a muscle, I’m not looking for how "strong" you are. I’m looking for the lock.

What is the "Lock"?

Neuromuscular muscle testing isn't about power; it’s about communication. It’s a real-time check-in between the brain and the body.

• The Goal: Does the muscle activate precisely when the brain asks it to?
• The Feeling: When that connection is clear, there’s an unmistakable "locking" sensation. The muscle meets resistance with immediate integrity.

The Danger of Compensation

When a muscle fails to lock, it doesn't just give up. Your body is a master of "getting the job done," even if it has to cheat to do it.
If the primary muscle isn't firing, the brain will:

• Recruit neighbors: It forces other muscles to do a job they weren't designed for.
• Compress joints: It creates artificial stability by jamming a joint together.

The result? You might finish the rep, but you’re building "strength" on top of dysfunction. Eventually, that compensation leads to the "mystery pains" and chronic injuries that sidelined so many athletes.

The Bottom Line

Stop trying to strengthen a muscle that your brain isn't even talking to. Restore the communication, find the lock, and the strength will follow.

04/22/2026

The Clinical Importance of the "Foot Core" 👣

Recent research, including the systematic review The effects of intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) strengthening on functional mobility, confirms that your feet are the foundation of the entire kinetic chain.

When the IFM system is weak, it creates an "energy leak" that often manifests as compensatory pain in the knees, hips, and even the shoulders.

Passive Support vs. Active Function

While insoles can be a helpful temporary aid, they should not be a permanent crutch. Over-reliance can lead to muscle atrophy and dependency. To achieve long-term stability, we must prioritize neuromuscular re-education over passive support.

The Therapeutic Protocol
• Towel Scrunches: Pull a towel toward your heel using your toes, then push it back out.

• Goal: Build contractile strength and endurance.

• Toe Piano: Lift all toes and lower them one by one. Isolate the big toe while keeping others grounded.

• Goal: Improve cortical mapping and motor control.

• The "Short Foot" (Arch Isometrics): Draw the ball of the foot toward the heel to lift the medial arch, then the lateral arch.

• Goal: Hold a co-contraction for 5–10 seconds to stabilize the midfoot.

The Bottom Line: Strengthening your foundation takes effort, but the clinical benefits for balance and functional mobility are vital.

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