Massage at Eades

08/15/2026

Pain is your brain's way of protecting you. It is an output from the brain when a threat is detected, and it does not always perfectly warn you about an injury or tell what's happening in the body.

For example, if you pick up a plate of food that is too hot and may burn you, you feel pain in your fingers. That is not because there are pain sensors in your hand that sent a message to your brain that the threshold for pain was crossed. Instead, your brain made a calculation that took into account things like the temperature of the plate, if you've been burnt before, how much you want what's on the plate and decided how and when you would feel pain.

If your brain decides you're likely to have a burn and you won't really be too disappointed if your leftovers end up on the floor, you may feel pain quickly and drop the plate. However, even if the plate is the same temperature, your brain may decide that dropping the plate immediately is too costly (you worked hard to make that meal or the plate has been in the family for generations). In this case you may not feel pain until you've safely set the plate down on the table.

Because so much of pain is rooted in the brain, it is not a good indicator of tissue damage or injury. You can feel pain when you hurt yourself, but you also many not.

You may have pain in presence of tissue damage, but you also may not

If you step in a hole and sprain your ankle, you may immediately feel the pain in your ankle. However, if you're at mile 24 of the marathon that you've been training for over the last year and you step in a pot hole, you may not feel pain in your ankle at that moment.

You can also have pain without tissue damage

You can damage your tissues without feeling pain, but it is also possible to have pain without tissue damage or injury.

People who have a limb amputated can experience pain in the limb that was lost even though the limb is no longer t here. Someone with sciatica or a pinched nerve may feel pain in the leg or the foot, but there is no tissue damage that has occurred in the foot.

Reflection

How does this information impact the way you understand your injury? How do you plan to utilize this information?

08/13/2026

Today’s coffee… without actually having any coffee. 😂

After misreading the Chamber’s post, I accidentally showed up at USD 428 ‘s Business Fair as an uninvited gate crasher! The place was packed, and I still got the chance to briefly visit with several familiar faces and local businesses.

Thanks to everyone for being so gracious about my mistake and making me feel welcome anyway. Sometimes showing up at the wrong place still leads to the right conversations! greatbendchamber

08/04/2026

9 am just opened for tomorrow message if interested

07/26/2026

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07/22/2026

Salsa Cures depression
Or does it. Turns out social events, learning new skills, and maintaining a schedule have larger impacts than we realize.

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07/18/2026

Guess whose back! At today’s farmers market Great Bend Public Library

07/16/2026

This morning’s Great Bend Chamber Coffee at Parr Sound & Lighting was far more than a business update—it was a lesson in leadership, perseverance, and community.

Owner Gary Parr reflected on more than three decades of building Parr Sound & Lighting⁠ into a company that serves schools, churches, fairs, festivals, concert venues, and live events throughout Kansas and beyond. Founded in 1995, the company has grown from a local business into one recognized for decades of professional audio, lighting, and staging expertise.

A few messages from Gary really stuck with me:

• Surround yourself with good people.
• Be part of the solution.
• Never stop moving forward.
• “God shows me favor every day.”

The presentation wasn’t focused only on business success. It reflected something deeper—heritage, stewardship, sustainability, gratitude, and giving back to the community. Those values have clearly helped shape both the company and its culture.

Walking through the building, surrounded by decades of concert photos, memorabilia, and stories, you could feel the history. But the emphasis wasn’t on looking backward—it was on using that foundation to continue serving others and investing in the future.

As someone building my own business, I left encouraged. Success isn’t just measured by years in business or accomplishments. It’s measured by the people you invest in, the relationships you build, and the legacy you leave behind.

Thank you, Gary Parr, and everyone at Parr Sound & Lighting, for hosting a Chamber Coffee that was rich in knowledge, heritage, and inspiration.

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07/15/2026

A reminder tonight, the best way to contact me, especially for appointments is call or text 620–786–6955. If you’re awaiting for any other correspondence, please let me know. I’ll get back with you as soon as possible. 

07/14/2026

One of my referral sources. Dr Brantley Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture has many years experience in acupuncture. I use this service on a regular basis as part of my health regimen.

07/10/2026

Missed your massage this week? Try Second Sundays with Sandy. A long standing colleague will be available contact Sandy Burton at Renue! 620-792-2086! renuesalonspa