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What is Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique?
Learn how this extremely effective form of deep tissue work without the pain of traditional modalities to relieve chronic conditions.

Rhiannon Seymone
Dec 14, 20184 min read


Constipation Linked to Chronic Pain
Gut health is a key indicator in overall health and, as this study shows, may also be linked with the pain we feel. Our gut microbiome...

Rhiannon Seymone
Dec 7, 20181 min read


How to Release Trigger Points at Home
Sometimes waiting to get to your LMT is not an option! Here’s how to work out that annoying trigger point wherever you are. Trigger...

Rhiannon Seymone
Nov 30, 20183 min read


Is Your IT Band Really Tight?
If you’ve been stretching and foam rolling your IT Band for days but it still feels super tight and your knee still burns, then it might...

Rhiannon Seymone
Sep 28, 20183 min read


Is It Really Sciatica? Alternative 2
It feels like sciatica. But it could be SI joint dysfunction instead! Sciatica is a (literal) pain in the butt! One that you want to be...

Rhiannon Seymone
Sep 7, 20183 min read


Is it Really Sciatica?
It’s easy to assume that the awful tingling pain running from your low back down the back of your leg is sciatica, but it could actually...

Rhiannon Seymone
Aug 17, 20183 min read


Education Effective for Pain Relief
As I have mentioned in previous posts, chronic pain - whether of the pelvis or another area of the body - is multidimensional and complex....

Rhiannon Seymone
Jun 15, 20182 min read


Owning Your Health: Taking an Active Role in Your Massage
Getting a massage is a wonderful, relaxing, therapeutic time in our routines! In the midst of our bliss or startling at the sound of our...

Rhiannon Seymone
May 11, 20182 min read


Knots-that-Aren't, or Are They?: Thoughts on Trigger Point Expression
In the last few months, I have seen a number is clients whose pain stems from trigger points. Lots of them. While it is common for...

Rhiannon Seymone
Apr 20, 20183 min read


People like Ogres Like Onions: The Moving Pain Phenomenon
If you've ever experienced pain that moves from one spot to another during bodywork, it can be tempting to think that something is going wrong. This article looks at why this phenomenon is actually a positive sign of healing.

Rhiannon Seymone
Mar 16, 20182 min read


Painful Sex Isn't Normal and You're Not Alone
Despite myths that unwanted pain during sex can be normal, it is not; here is a look at why this myth persists and the treatment options available.

Rhiannon Seymone
Jan 5, 20183 min read


Hold Space For Yourself Is Essential Self Care
Different ways of holding space and how offering yourself this grace can lead to therapeutic breakthroughs in resolving pelvic floor dysfunction, relieving sexual pain, and releasing trauma.

Rhiannon Seymone
Dec 29, 20175 min read


Case Study: Breathe Better By Opening Your Hips
An example of how releasing tension in the pelvic floor can relieve asthma symptoms and other breathing issues and a discussions the mechanisms behind why it works.

Rhiannon Seymone
Dec 22, 20173 min read


Thoracolumbar Fascia: An Unsuspected, Overlooked Cause of Low Back Pain
Detailing how your connective tissue may be playing a more prominent role in your low back pain than your muscles and what to do to address it.

Rhiannon Seymone
Dec 8, 20173 min read


Massage Therapy Lessens Pain Caused by Menstruation and Sex
Summary of three studies looking at the effects of massage and other manual therapies on period pain (including pain from endometriosis) and sexual pain with penetration. The results: incredible!

Rhiannon Seymone
Nov 24, 20173 min read


Muscle Memories: The Mechanics of Emotions Stored in the Body
The science behind emotional releases and why bodywork helps us to release painful memories, supporting emotional as well as physical healing.

Rhiannon Seymone
Nov 17, 20172 min read


PMS, Pain, and Other Downfalls of a Wandering Uterus
Your uterus is an important organ central to your health. Learn about a common, overlooked and easily corrected issue to improve well-being.

Rhiannon Seymone
Nov 3, 20174 min read


Brain Pain: How Central Sensitization Creates Chronic Pain
Central Sensitization is the process by which our bodies learn to produce more pain with less stimulation. This article details some key points of the condition and how to reverse it.

Rhiannon Seymone
Oct 13, 20171 min read


Natural Healing: The Crisis before the Cure
The adage "It gets worse before it gets better" describes the Healing Crisis that can happen when pursuing natural pain relief treatments; here are two case studies that illustrate the immense relief that is possible when you ride out the storm.

Rhiannon Seymone
Sep 15, 20176 min read


I Can Handle the Pain, Part III
There is a common misconception that "deep tissue" must mean "heavy pressure," but there are other, more effective methods for reaching the root of your pain.

Rhiannon Seymone
Aug 26, 20174 min read
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