Goodrich Myotherapy

06/02/2026

The brain doesn’t control muscles one at a time—it coordinates movement through complex networks. Sometimes pain isn’t caused by tissue damage, but by how the brain is processing movement and sensory information.

In this drill, we stabilize our gaze to the RIGHT (the painful side) while performing a complex movement with the LEFT arm. This challenges the brain to improve communication between both sides of the body, enhance sensory input, and create a more accurate map of where the shoulder is in space.

When the brain feels safer and more confident about movement, it often reduces the protective pain signal.

Pain isn’t always about damaged tissues. Sometimes it’s about improving the quality of information the brain receives.

Train your brain. Reduce your pain.

05/31/2026

Not all headaches start in the head.

Many cervicogenic headaches originate from dysfunction in the upper neck, particularly around the C1-C2 region and the surrounding suboccipital muscles.

In this video, I’m using an osteopathic muscle energy technique to assess cervical rotation while “locking out” the lower cervical spine. By looking for compensatory movement patterns and then using gentle isometric contractions, we can help normalize muscle tension around the upper cervical spine.

When these muscles become overactive or restricted, they can contribute to headache symptoms, neck stiffness, and reduced mobility.

The goal isn’t just to treat the symptoms—it’s to identify and address the underlying dysfunction driving them.

Have you ever noticed your headaches seem to start in your neck?

05/28/2026

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05/21/2026

Pain isn’t always the enemy.

Pain is your brain’s way of getting your attention — a signal saying, “Something needs addressed.” Instead of fearing it, try listening to it.

The goal isn’t to ignore pain. The goal is to understand why the alarm is going off and help the body feel safe again.

Your body is constantly communicating with you. Be grateful for the signal… then take action to improve it. 💪🧠

05/20/2026

Do you constantly bump into door frames, clip your shoulder on corners, or run into things for no apparent reason? That may not just be “clumsiness” — it can be a spatial awareness issue.

Your parietal lobe helps your brain map where your body is in space. When that system isn’t processing information efficiently, your awareness and coordination can suffer.

Applied neurology uses targeted drills for the eyes, balance system, and body awareness to stimulate the parietal lobe and improve spatial awareness — helping your brain better understand where you are in your environment. 🧠 #

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04/01/2026

When the muscles at the base of your skull and along your neck get tight, they can refer pain straight into your head — that dull, achy, band-like pressure so many people deal with daily.

💡 That’s where laser red light therapy comes in.

By applying red/near-infrared light to the neck, you can:
✔️ Improve blood flow to tight tissues
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Calm overactive nerves
✔️ Help those deep cervical muscles finally relax

The result? Less tension pulling on the skull → fewer (and less intense) headaches.

This isn’t just symptom relief — it’s addressing one of the root causes.

If you’re constantly reaching for ibuprofen, it might be time to start treating the source, not just the symptom.

👉 DM me or book a session to see if this approach is right for you.

03/23/2026

Hip pain isn’t always a hip problem… 👀

If the brain can’t stabilize what it sees, the body will compensate where it can — and a lot of times that shows up in the hips.

👉 Same-side gaze stabilization trains your brain to lock in visual input and create better positional awareness.
👉 Now add opposite arm nonlinear movement, and you’re forcing the brain to coordinate across the body (cross-patterning + unpredictability).

Why that matters:

✅ Improves cerebellar timing and coordination
✅ Enhances cross-body stability (shoulder ↔ hip connection)
✅ Reduces unnecessary tone and guarding in the hips
✅ Gives the brain a safer, more efficient movement strategy

When the brain feels more stable, the hips don’t have to “protect” as much.

Less compensation.
Better movement.
Less pain.

If your hip pain hasn’t responded to stretching or strengthening… you might be missing the neurological piece.

💥 Want to see what YOUR system needs? Book a session and let’s find the root cause.