Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pierce Family Wellness ELDOA Training & Fitness ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://piercefamilywellness.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://piercefamilywellness.com/blog/) - Why Your FAI Hip Pain Isn’t Getting Better. Most people think that if they have hip pain and an MRI shows Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), the bone is the problem. While that is true Read More » June 10, 2026 No Comments Why Frozen Shoulder Won’t Heal (And What Actually Fixes It) Frozen shoulder, or adhesive - [Why Your FAI Hip Pain Isn't Getting Better.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/why-your-fai-hip-pain-isnt-getting-better/) - Struggling with FAI hip pain? Discover the hidden factors behind hip impingement and treatment options that go beyond injections and surgery. - [Why Frozen Shoulder Won’t Heal (And What Actually Fixes It)](https://piercefamilywellness.com/why-frozen-shoulder-wont-heal-and-what-actually-fixes-it/) - Learn how joint pumping, ELDOA, and myofascial work restore movement in frozen shoulder by improving space, reducing inflammation, and retraining control. - [Unlock Hidden Brain Potential with Segmental Exercise for Cognitive Performance](https://piercefamilywellness.com/unlock-hidden-brain-potential-with-segmental-exercise-for-cognitive-performance/) - Learn how segmental exercise improves brain function, proprioception, and cognitive health through precise muscle activation and movement control. - [Powerful Power Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/power-training-exercise-science/) - What is power training? Let’s take an in depth look at Bio Motor Abilities starting with Power. Power = work/time. Power is essentially moving as much weight as you can, as quickly as you can. Olympic lifting, striking, jumping, and sprinting are all examples of power. The rep scheme for power training tends to be - [Practice makes Permanent](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-1/) - We are all familiar with the phrase “Practice Makes Perfect” and to an extent that is true, but I like the saying or maybe a better way to say it, is \"Practice makes Permanent\". That is certainly the case when we talk about Motor Engrams. A Motor Engram is a pre-disposed or a pre-set motor - [Exercise for Beginners: Intensity vs. Consistency?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/exercise-beginners-intensity-vs-consistency/) - I am often asked what is more important for a successful exercise program: intensity or consistency? First let’s get clear on the definition of each term. Consistency means the frequency of participation (how often you are doing your program). Intensity refers to the percentage of work you are doing relative to your maximal effort (if - [Nutritional Facts of Life](https://piercefamilywellness.com/nutritional-facts-of-life/) - Taken from an Article Posted on the Selene River Press Confused by the many mixed messages of nutrition? Don’t be. The original nutrition researchers found the keys to good health and optimal weight to be very simple. Just remember: Food is Holistic in Nature Processed Foods Are the Main Cause of Degenerative Disease Fat is - [Practice Matters](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-motor-engrams/) - As a corrective exercise specialist I spend a lot of time assessing how people stand and move, which gives me insight into ones motor engrams. A motor engram is nothing more than a learned movement or postural pattern. With repetition these patterns become more deeply engrained regardless if it is beneficial or detrimental to function. I like to refer - [Back Pain and Abdominal Dysfunction](https://piercefamilywellness.com/back-pain-abdominal-dysfunction/) - Back pain strikes most of us at one time or another in our lives and when it is of a chronic nature it can be debilitating to your social life and to your bank account. According to a recent article in Newsweek, \"In 2005 Americans spent $85.9 billion looking for relief from back and neck - [Going In Feet First](https://piercefamilywellness.com/going-in-feet-first/) - The foot consist of 26 bones (28 if you count the sesamoid bones) and 20 different muscles that attach to the bones of the foot. When properly functioning, the foot and ankle joint is capable of triplanar movement, easily allowing the body to transfer forces from the earth into coordinated movement patterns and astonishing feats of athletic accomplishment. When the - [The Best Exercise](https://piercefamilywellness.com/the-best-exercise/) - Great tips for shoulder training. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzO0dG76zmY&w=445&h=364] Courtesy of Paul Chek The shoulder is capable of roughly 180 degrees of motion among it\'s three joints (glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular). These three joints work together to achieve this range of motion. All to often we overstimulate one of the joints and its surrounding musculature to the exclusion of - [Is there such a thing as low abs?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/thing-low-abs/) - [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5B1_HF4BIM&w=480&h=385] Video courtesy of Paul Chek live The fact is that neurologically you do have lower abdominals. Though you can not completely separate upper from lower abdominals you can perform exercise to emphasize each. The \"lower abdominals\" are largely responsible for pelvic stability both statically and dynamically. Weak/uncoordinated lower abs can play a major role in back - [Do Your Train Like a Baby?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/train-like-baby/) - The old adage \"crawl before you walk\" is a perfect starting point for understanding infant development patterns. Motor engrams develop in a hierarchical pattern, so if you have a faulty motor engram at a developmental level you are likely to see a faulty pattern in a higher level movement pattern. This occurs due to imbalances in the tonic/phasic - [Balance Training 101](https://piercefamilywellness.com/balance-training-101/) - What\'s the best way to train to improve ones balance? If you Google balance training you will find all the latest and greatest devices, Bosu balls, dynadisks, rocker boards, along with hundreds of websites filled with thousands of exercises utilizing the aforementioned devices. These devices allow us to challenge our bodies in some amazing ways, - [Latest Study Concludes](https://piercefamilywellness.com/latest-study-concludes/) - Far to often we are satisfied with the summary of information. Not a day goes by that I don\'t hear \"I read a study that......\". To which my response is always the same: who conducted the study? Who funded the study? What oppositional view studies were excluded? What was the methodology of the study? And - [Don\'t Forget Your Isometrics](https://piercefamilywellness.com/dont-forget-your-isometrics-2/) - As boot camps, cross fit, and many other HIIT training methods continue to saturate the fitness industry, it is easy to get caught up in the \"harder is better\" mentality. The fore mentioned HIIT training techniques are great ways to to increase fitness and strength levels, but can also lead to injuries due to imbalances - [Move or Else](https://piercefamilywellness.com/why-not-moving-is-not-an-option-2/) - Get Pumped! When your muscles are not firing optimally, moving from point A to B is the least of your worries. When deficiency is present in any movement pattern we must remember that muscles aren’t just for movement, they help pump vital fluids. They help your heart pump blood and lymph through your body. After - [Why Not moving is not an option](https://piercefamilywellness.com/why-not-moving-is-not-an-option-1/) - Movement is more than getting from point A to B. Movement is the blood flowing through your body (which takes roughly a minute at rest); it’s about light coming from the sun at over 186,000 miles per second to deliver photons of light into your body. This light helps you produce cytochrome oxidase within mitochondria - [Getting ahead of yourself.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/getting-ahead-of-yourself/) - Often times in life we tend to get ahead of ourselves. As children we want to, and are prodded to be “big” boys and girls, we get ahead of ourselves. At times words leap out of our mouths that we did not intend, we get ahead of ourselves. We enter into circumstances we do not - [Stretching the Truth](https://piercefamilywellness.com/stretching-the-truth-2/) - To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. Stretching has become a hot topic in the rehab world as of late. If you would like to take a peek into the research, these scholarly studies on stretching are a great place to start. For those of you who took the time to check out - [Feel the Burn....OUT! Bootcamps in Perspective](https://piercefamilywellness.com/feel-the-burn-out-bootcamps-in-perspective/) - As the bootcamp epidemic rages on (thanks Biggest Loser) I often wonder what it would be like if everyone was privy to the physiological facts of bootcamp style programs. I wonder what it would be like if one was able to do interviews with ex-biggest loser contestants and see how their health is 6 months, 12 months, 5 years - [Want to Shed Fat and Keep it Off?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/want-shed-fat-keep-off/) - The common thought today is that Biggest Loser style boot camp workouts are the key to burning fat and they are....for a while. The reason this style of workout has become so popular is that it gets results quickly, unfortunately the long term (2+ years) results are less publicized and far less glamorous. The reality - [The Mentality of Being Overweight](https://piercefamilywellness.com/the-mentality-of-being-overweight/) - \"I think therefore I am\" -Rene Descartes Have you ever taken the time to ponder what this statement truly means? If not, don\'t worry Bruce Lipton has the science to break it down for you. Though this quote was made in the 1600\'s it is finally finding it\'s way into scientific validation. Before your write - [Back Pain in Contemporary Society](https://piercefamilywellness.com/back-pain-contemporary-society/) - Back pain is a constant complaint of many people not only in the U.S., but worldwide. This pain is not suffered exclusively by the person with pain, but also on all of our pocketbooks. In fact, according to one European study in the journal Pain: The paper reports the results of a ‘cost-of-illness’ study of the socio-economic costs of back pain - [Coming Unglued, Treating Myofacial Pain Syndrome](https://piercefamilywellness.com/coming-unglued-treating-myofacial-pain-syndrome/) - According to the Mayo Clinic myofacial pain syndrome is described as \"a chronic form of muscle pain. The pain of myofascial pain syndrome centers around sensitive points in your muscles called trigger points. The trigger points can be painful when touched. And the pain can spread throughout the affected muscle. Nearly everyone experiences muscle pain - [Owning vs. Renting?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/owning-vs-renting/) - According to the National Institute of Personal Trainers: \"Personal trainers today are in increasing demand, and generally well compensated for their expertise. U.S. Department of Labor Statistics shows that the middle 50 percent of trainers, including part-time, earn between $20,000 and $44,000 while the top 10 percent earn $62,000 or more. And it is - [Nutrition and Physical Degeneration in Review](https://piercefamilywellness.com/nutrition-and-physical-degeneration-in-review/) - One of my favorite books on nutrition is Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston Price. I encourage all of my clients to read it, but due to the length and oftentimes dry nature of the book it often goes unread. So, I thought I would do a little book review on it in hopes that it - [TRX Push-ups with Alternating Hip Flexion](https://piercefamilywellness.com/trx-push-ups-with-alternating-hip-flexion/) - Click here to check out this great exercise! While no one exercise is better than another, combing movement patterns can be an excellent way to challenge your entire nervous system. Therefore, one of my new favorite exercises is a TRX push-up with alternating hip flexion. This movement challenges many of your bio-motor abilities including: strength, - [The Rule of 5\'s - Making Better Choices!](https://piercefamilywellness.com/the-rule-of-5s-making-better-choices/) - Today I will share with you a technique for making better decisions. Mrs. Meyers,my high school English teacher, taught to me taught me this priceless technique. It\'s the Rule of 5\'s. The Rule of 5\'s is simply to look at any decision you are about to make and think about how it will affect you - [Tissue Blending](https://piercefamilywellness.com/tissue-blending/) - In the study of human anatomy we oftentimes isolate the various bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles into individual sections. For example, a biceps muscle, or a patellar tendon. This system gives us deep understanding of the individual properties of the muscle tissue. A singular view has led to advances in surgery and rehabilitative modalities. While it is of utmost - [Sick and Tired](https://piercefamilywellness.com/sick-and-tired/) - Responsibility of Balance In the US we have endless opportunities for what we can do with our lives. Career choices are only limited by one\'s imagination and desire. We are the captains of our own ships and continuously shaping our own realities. This opportunity comes with a great deal of responsibility, and we are responsible for what we - [Obesity is a Disease: Are Refined Carbohydrates the Cause?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/obesity-is-a-disease-are-refined-carbohydrates-the-cause/) - The article below by Patrick Earvolino is an eye-opener! The fact is that calories in vs. calories out is about as relevant as the government recommended \"food pyramid\" for a healthy body. A lot of the truth about nutrition was (re)discovered in the 1920\'s and continued on until World War II. The reasons there has been - [Exercise Bulimia](https://piercefamilywellness.com/exercise-bulimia/) - Exercise Bulimia: \"Exercise bulimia is a subset of the psychological disorder called bulimia in which a person is compelled to exercise in an effort aimed at burning the calories of food energy and fat reserves to an excessive level that negatively affects their health.\" I ask you to open your mind and take a look - [BORN TO MOVE.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/born-to-move/) - The Movement OF Life... Movement is more than getting from point A to B. Movement is the blood flowing through your body (which takes roughly a minute at rest). It’s about light coming from the sun at over 186,000 miles per second to deliver photons of light into your body. This light helps you produce - [STRETCHING THE TRUTH](https://piercefamilywellness.com/stretching-the-truth/) - To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. Stretching has become a hot topic in the rehabilitation world as of late. If you would like to take a peek into the research these scholarly studies on stretching is a great place to start. For those of you who took the time to check out - [Hidden Brain Benefits of ELDOA Most People Never Experience.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/hidden-brain-benefits-of-eldoa-most-people-never-experience/) - Discover how ELDOA supports brain health, posture, and nervous system function—and why alignment-based exercise matters more as you age. - [Powerful Dupuytren’s Exercises for Real Relief](https://piercefamilywellness.com/powerful-dupuytrens-exercises-for-real-relief/) - Learn how exercises, fascial stretching, and ELDOA can help manage Dupuytren’s syndrome by improving hand mobility and nervous system control. - [Transform Hiatal Hernia Pain Naturally Now!](https://piercefamilywellness.com/transform-hiatal-hernia-pain-naturally-now/) - Natural hiatal hernia relief with manual therapy and exercise at Pierce Family Wellness. Most Hiatal Hernias can be managed without surgery.... - [How to Reverse Muscle Aging After 50](https://piercefamilywellness.com/how-to-reverse-muscle-aging-after-50/) - If you live in Centennial or the greater Denver metro area and you’re over 50, here’s the good news: you can reverse age-related muscle decline — without a complicated gym membership or expensive equipment. Why Muscle Loss Hits After 50 As we age, our muscle fibres shrink, nerve-connections fade, and circulation slows — a process - [are you stronger than a 45 year old?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/are-you-stronger-than-a-45-year-old/) - Isometrics Watch the youtube tutorial here! Aging is inevitable, but losing strength doesn’t have to be. In this video, the presenter walks through three key isometric holds you can try after age 45. If you can perform them with control and proper form, you may already be stronger than many of your peers. Below, I - [Best bodyweight exercises after 45](https://piercefamilywellness.com/best-bodyweight-exercises-after-45/) - Discover safe and effective mirror-based exercises after 45. Centennial, CO’s movement expert explains why bodyweight training beats weights for many. - [4 best exercises for Longevity](https://piercefamilywellness.com/4-best-exercises-for-longevity/) - Discover 4 powerful exercises in Centennial, CO that support healthy aging, boost longevity, and improve spine, digestion, posture, and heart health. - [Shoulder Pain and sleepless nights.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/shoulder-pain-and-sleepless-nights/) - Discover how JB went from debilitating shoulder pain to pain-free performance using manual therapy, nerve flossing, and ELDOA. - [3 VItal things to know aobut HIIT workouts.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/3-vital-things-to-know-aobut-hiit-workouts/) - Boost testosterone, build strength, and burn fat with short, high-intensity workouts. Discover 3 science-backed benefits everyone should know. - [Travel Smarter: How ELDOA Exercises Keep Your Spine Strong, Aligned, and Pain-Free Wherever You Go.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/travel-smarter-how-eldoa-exercises-keep-your-spine-strong-aligned-and-pain-free-wherever-you-go/) - Stay pain-free while traveling with ELDOA. No equipment, little space needed—restore your spine, fascia, and posture anywhere you go. - [How To Help Prevent Dehabilitating Dementia.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/how-to-help-prevent-dehabilitating-dementia/) - Discover how exercise boosts brain health, reduces dementia risk, improves sleep, and supports cognitive function through movement and resistance training. - [Isometrics can change your life for the better!](https://piercefamilywellness.com/isometrics-can-change-your-life-for-the-better/) - 10 ways isometrics improve your blood pressure, strength, range of motion and more! Isometrics are one of the safest ways to exercise. - [5 easy Strategies to Elevate Your Exercise Routine](https://piercefamilywellness.com/5-easy-strategies-to-elevate-your-exercise-routine/) - Maximize your workout performance with 5 proven strategies! Learn how BCAAs, Osteo-Articular warm-ups, and more can boost your results. - [Don't Worry, Get Social With Group Fitness](https://piercefamilywellness.com/dont-worry-get-social-with-group-fitness/) - Boost motivation, stay accountables through group exercise. Enjoy fun, sustainable workouts that improve fitness and well-being for all levels! - [4 EASY Health TIPs for 2025](https://piercefamilywellness.com/4-easy-health-tips-for-2025/) - If you're looking for health tips to feel better and improve your overall well-being in 2025, focusing on a few key areas of fitness can make a huge difference. From building a strong core to improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility, these foundational aspects of health can greatly enhance your quality of life. As a - [Reduce Falling as you age.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/reduce-falling-as-you-age/) - How to Reduce Falls as You Age: Essential Tips and Exercises for Improving Balance and Preventing Injuries Falls are a leading cause of injury, disability, and even death in older adults. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four older adults falls each year. The good news - [Smith Machine vs Free Weights](https://piercefamilywellness.com/smith-machine-vs-free-weights/) - Smith Machine vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better for Your Workout? When it comes to weightlifting and building strength, two popular tools dominate gym floors: the Smith machine and free weights. Both have their pros and cons, and the choice between them often comes down to individual goals, fitness experience, and training preferences. In this - [Stretching the Core.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/stretching-the-core/) - Is it a good idea to stretch your core muscles? Stretching your core muscles is essential. The core muscles, like most muscles in the body is compromised of skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is comprised of proteins called myofibrils. When these muscles are utilized via exercise the skeletal muscle gets micro tears. These micro tears are - [Balance Training](https://piercefamilywellness.com/balance-training/) - When discussing exercises for balance, we need to look at the two major types of balance. We can break balance down into two different types of reflexes. These reflexes are known as righting reflexes and tilting reflexes. Righting reflexes are in reference to when you are in motion and the surface below you is stable. - [ELDOA Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief: Discover effective ELDOA techniques to alleviate lower back discomfort and improve spinal health.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/eldoa-to-alleviate-lower-back-pain/) - What is your Low Back? You have five lumbar vertebrae (there is an ELDOA for each disk in-between) they are the largest in the spinal column. They are uniquely shaped kind of like kidney bean. They are wider than they are deep. The transverse processes are long and the spinous processes are thick and broad. - [Abdominal Fascia, a deeply layered subject.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/abdominal-fascia-a-deeply-layered-subject/) - Hi campers and welcome back to the blog, all this month we have been talking about fascia. Today we are going to talk about a specific layer of fascia, Camper\’s fascia. Don\’t worry we will keep it superficial for this blog post. Campers fascia is one of the abdominal fascia layers, it has attachments from - [A real pain in the....tooth! Dentistry and Physiological Load.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/a-real-pain-in-the-tooth-dentistry-and-physiological-load/) - If you’ve ever had tooth pain you know how quickly it can elevate you stress levels. From dealing with the pain, to not being able to eat normally to the financial stressors of paying for dental work, dental needs are a major factor in managing your physiological load. Knowing that the teeth contain nerves, lymph, - [Pliability VS Flexibility.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/pliability-vs-flexibility/) - Introduction to flexibility vs pliability. When it comes to stretching the first term that comes to mind for most people is flexibility. The topic of flexibility is broad, deep and multi-layered (pun intended), subject. One lesser used and considered modality of flexibility is pliability. Today I'd like to talk about the differences between flexibility and - [powerful micro movements, 1 womans story.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/micro-movements/) - An upcoming lesson in micro movements. The party was amazing, everything was perfect. The music seemed to be all of his favorites, friends he hadn’t seen and years, and of course the drinks were flowing like an avalanche coming down a mountain. Like all good things, the party was coming to an end and he - [Inflammation, myocarditis and Pericarditis](https://piercefamilywellness.com/inflammation-myocarditis-pericarditis/) - Have you heard about a virus going around that effects the blood, organs, and causes heart inflammation? Have you heard the terms myocarditis or pericarditis? These terms can stir concern, so let's take a look at your contents and containers as it relates to fascia and heart inflammation! Heart Inflammation Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart - [Covid-19 and Deadly Inflammation.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/covid-19-and-inflammation/) - At this point most everyone has been exposed to the Covid-19 spike protein through natural infection or vaccination. It is becoming clear is that the vascular system, specifically the tunica media, becomes inflamed. What\'s the tunica media and how does it affect your health? - [6 Powerful Benefits of Squats](https://piercefamilywellness.com/benefits-of-squats/) - A year ago I wrapped up the first year of Dr. Guy Voyer's Somatraining course work with the Squat/Posturology course. I was no stranger to the squat. I had been squatting since I was a teen, yet I learned more than I could have imagined. Since the course, I have been using the squat bar - [The Terrible cost of Hip Pain and $68,000 surgery.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/cost-of-hip-pain/) - Hip replacement surgery comes at a cost. In fact, let’s go over a ballpark figure for hip replacement. The average cost for a total hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) is $32,00 to $45,000. While a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) averages $22,000 to $68,000. Hip pain is expensive. A hip revision surgery costs averages $21,224 and this does not include missed work days. The financial cost is only one consideration. You must also - [Pelvic pain and the Pubo-Coccygeal Ligament.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/pubic-ligament-pain/) - The pubic-coccyx ligament, also known as the pubo-coccygeal ligament, is a significant structure within the pelvis that contributes to its stability and support. Let's delve into its histology and structure to better understand its role in maintaining pelvic integrity and how disfunction may cause pain. Histology of the Pubic-Coccyx Ligament and pelvic pain. At the - [Painful Dysfunction in the Pubic-Coccyx Ligament: 2 Causes and Consequences.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/pubic-ligament/) - Welcome back to our blog series on the pubic-coccyx ligament! In this second installment, we will explore the causes and consequences of dysfunction in this important ligament. Join us as we delve into the factors that contribute to dysfunction and the negative effects it can have on pelvic health. Understanding Dysfunction in the Pubic-Coccyx Ligament - [the Pubic-Coccyx Ligament. Unlocking positive potential.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/coccyx-ligament-pain/) - Welcome back to our blog series on the pubic-coccyx ligament! In this third installment, we will focus on rehabilitation and strengthening exercises that can help restore optimal function to this crucial ligament. Join us as we explore specific exercises, including ELDOA and myofascial stretching, to support your recovery. The Role of Exercises in Rehabilitating the - [the Pubic-Coccyx Ligament. Osteopathic Manual Therapy for Restoring Balance.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/pubic-ligament-treatment/) - Welcome to the final installment of our blog series on the pubic-coccyx ligament! In this fourth part, we will explore the benefits of osteopathic manual therapy for restoring balance and promoting healing in the pubic-coccyx ligament. Join us as we uncover the power of hands-on therapeutic approaches. Introduction to Osteopathic Manual Therapy for the Pubic-Coccyx - [1 Powerful little thing, Micro movements.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/powerful-little-things-micro-movements/) - A micro movement changed everything. She was standing on ladder, a slightly unstable ladder as she was in a rush and would be quickly up and down. Reaching out a little too far for the small box on top, the ladder shifted.....The loud thud and the pain of 1000 needles of fire running from her - [The Power of ELDOA: 1 Doctors Astonishing Journey to Pain Relief](https://piercefamilywellness.com/doctors-eldoa-pain-free/) - The Power of ELDOA: A Journey to Pain Relief In the vast world of medicine and therapy, every once in a while, we come across a story that stands out, a testament to the power of innovative techniques and the professionals who wield them. Today, we delve into the story of a 66-year-old individual, whose - [From Flab to Fab: Building Lean Muscle for Fat Loss Made Simple](https://piercefamilywellness.com/muscle-for-fat-loss/) - Are you ready to transform your physique with fat loss? Look no further! In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of building lean muscle for fat loss in a simple and effective manner. Our comprehensive approach will help you achieve remarkable results. Get ready to say goodbye to excess fat and - [Is CBD the new snake oil?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/cbd-snake-oil/) - As CBD mania has officially swept though the United States, it seems most everyone one is trying to cash in. From your local department store to your friends on social media there is no shortage of snake oil to go around. The FDA has started to weigh in on the subject, by now I hope - [assessing, not guessing for optimal health results!](https://piercefamilywellness.com/assessing-not-guessing/) - If you’re not assessing you’re guessing….The second most important thing we learned from my time in the CHEK institute. It is the foundation to the tried and true results our clients experience everyday. There is something more important, so let me tell you how the most important thing revolutionized the way we helped ourselves and - [2 amazing Massage secrets for Dupuytrens.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/massage-for-dupuytrens/) - Massage IS a viable option . What is Dupuytren contracture? According to the Cleveland Clinic, Dupuytren contracture (sometimes also called Dupuytren disease) is a disorder that makes the tissue under the skin of your palms and fingers thicken and tighten. Small bumps (nodules) grow on your hand’s fascia — the rubber-band like tissue under your skin - [#1 exercise for blood pressure.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/effective-ways-lower-blood-pressure/) - Blood Pressure Meta-analysis Blood pressure management is a critical aspect of overall health, and exercise has long been recognized as an effective tool in this endeavor. How do you know which one is the most effective for blood pressure control? A recent pooled data analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine sheds light - [  Agonizing Shoulder Pain, 1 joint at a time.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/agonizing-shoulder-pain/) - The Clavicle and Shoulder Pain. Let's embark on a journey of discovery into the intricate world of the clavicle and shoulder pain – the often overlooked key player in shoulder pain and dysfunction. In this exploration, we will delve deep into the anatomy and biomechanics of the clavicle, uncovering its crucial role in maintaining shoulder - [Painful Connective Tissue, 2 amazing Solutions.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/connective-tissue-healing/) - Connective Tissue Introduction. Connective tissue, an essential component of the human body, plays a vital role in binding structures together while providing support and elasticity. This blog post delves into the intricacies of the tissue, exploring its composition, various types, and functions, along with its response to injuries. We'll also examine the therapeutic benefits of - [1 Powerful thing to know about Shoulder Pain.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/fixing-shoulder-pain/) - The Scapula and shoulder pain. "Exploring the Scapula's Role in Shoulder Pain: A Deep Dive into Relational Anatomy" Welcome to our exploration of the scapula and its pivotal role in shoulder pain, framed through the lens of relational anatomy. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is a central hub for numerous muscles, including the rotator cuff - [Better Home Fitness: Transform 1 Room Into A Muscle Factory!](https://piercefamilywellness.com/safe-home-fitness/) - THe basics of home fitness. Welcome to the world of home fitness! Gone are the days when building muscle was confined to gym spaces. With the right approach, your living room can become your very own muscle factory. In fact, I own and work in a gym, but do a majority of my fitness training - [ The Mid-Anterior Cingulate Cortex: Exercise Sucks and the #1 most shocking truth of Why You Need It](https://piercefamilywellness.com/exercise-brain-function/) - The Challenge of Exercise The mid-anterior cingulate cortex is the key to overcoming one of the most challenging aspects for people looking to take control of their heath and get off of medications is learning to and sticking with an exercise program. I have been an avid exerciser since I could walk. I love sports, I - [Fitness and Massage, from Pain to Power.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/pain-to-power-fitness-massage/) - Introduction. Welcome to our blog post exploring the fascinating relationship between fitness and massage. In this article, we will delve into the transformative journey from pain to power, highlighting the ways in which these two practices intersect and complement each other. Join us as we uncover the profound impact that fitness and massage can have - [Keep moving](https://piercefamilywellness.com/why-not-moving-is-not-an-option-3/) - Are you going to Survive? As we talk about movement as life, let’s consider the concept of survival. We have all but completely eliminated the need to move at this point in our evolution compared to the amount and quality of movement our ancestors performed simply to survive by hunting, and gathering. When you sit - [Posture and Pain.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/posture-and-pain/) - To the degree that you practice poorly, you’ll perform poorly. The research on Motor Engram reprogramming is all over the place. So I’ve read everything from as little as 300 repetitions to correct a faulty program, up to 10,000. The timeframe in which an engram can be improved depends on how quickly you learn, on - [Posture and Organ health.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-4/) - In our last discussion we left off talking about how poor posture can lead to musculo-skeletal issues. Unfortunately that’s probably the least of your worries. When we take a deeper look into the body we begin to see that one can not separate a musculo-skeletal issues from organ issues, from a blood issue, from a - [Posture and Breathing.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-5/) - Back to motor engrams and respiratory function. The idea is that, as you breathe into the bag the bag traps the carbon dioxide, and you pull the carbon dioxide back into your body. You may not be having full-fledged panic attacks, but you’re doing a low level of it. You’re stuck in a low level - [Stress and muscle mass.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-6/) - We left off discussing how constant anxiety decreases joy, and decreases what you’re getting out of your life. Again there are many causes for anxiety, so I’m not trying to say this is the only one, but it is one and it’s a common one. So we really need to start thinking what Motor Engrams - [Sharpeys Fibers.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-7/) - If you've been following along you know should be developing an understanding of what motor engrams are and how they dictate your health. Let's focus a bit more on those trying to loose body fat and are struggling, you need to look at your breathing. And if you need to look at your breathing, you - [Muscles and motor Engrams](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-8/) - As we carry a higher degree of muscle mass, relative to body fat, we’re helping increase our bone density. Which again greatly reduces our chances of fracture, especially later in life when it can be a bit more detrimental than when we’re young. Maintaining higher levels of lean muscle mass, relative to body fat makes - [Movement and Motor Engrams.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-10/) - You do not have to be a victim to your pain, It really can be as simple as changing your movement patterns, changing your habits. It does not have to be heavy hours of rehabilitative work, sweat, blood and tears, that old cliché. You need practice and you need perfect practice, and that’s what going - [Injury and motor engrams.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/practice-makes-permanent-9/) - Injury and Motor Engrams. We’ve experienced injuries at some point in our life. Whether it’s a broken bone, a sprain, a stub toe, whatever your story is, it\'s the same procss to your body, varying only in severity. Initially there is pain, and that pain causes us to move away from it. So let’s just - [Strength Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-11/) - Our final Bio Motor Ability is strength. Strength is ability to overcome a force regardless of time. Strength training repetitions tend to blur the line between power and endurance training. With strength training we get the neural benefits of power training, but we also get the benefits of endurance, where we increase hypertrophy and muscle - [Balance Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-10/) - A bit more on balance training. There are two major components in balance training beyond postural alignment. The first is righting reflexes. Righting reflexes determine your ability to compensate for changes in the environment as you move across it. Righting reflexes rely primarily on your proprioceptive abilities, that is, your bodies ability to quickly respond by changing the tonus - [Balance Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-9/) - What\'s the best way to train to improve ones balance? If you Google balance training you will find all the latest and greatest devices, Bosu balls, dynadisk, rocker boards, along with hundreds of websites filled with thousands of exercises utilizing the aforementioned devices. These devices allow us to challenge our bodies in some amazing ways, - [Endurance Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-8/) - If your lacking this next Bio Motor Ability your are setting yourself up for injury. Endurance is the ability to repeat a task consecutively without rest, while maintaining proper technique. Endurance repetitions tend to be 15 or more and they tend to be roughly 30% of your maximum ability. So if you can bench press - [Flexibility Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-7/) - This topic strikes a nerve with me each time I release an athlete from my care into the hands of their high school and college athletic trainers that consider stretching an after thought. Most recently I worked with three soccer soccer players transitioning from high school into the world of division one college athletics. During - [Flexibility/Mobility Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-6/) - Let\'s discuss flexibility/mobility. While flexibility and mobility are not the same thing, they are closely related. Flexibility for our discussion, is the ability to achieve a full range of motion over any given joint. Mobility is the ability to control your flexibility through that same range of motion in all three planes of motion. For - [Speed Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-best-interest-5/) - Another Bio Motor Ability is Speed. Speed refers to \"how fast an object is moving.\" Speed can be thought of as the rate at which an object covers distance. A fast-moving object has a high speed and covers a relatively large distance in a short amount of time. Contrast this to a slow-moving object that has - [Coordination Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-4/) - Our next Bio Motor Ability discussion centers around Coordination. Coordination can be discussed from an inter and intramuscular perspective. Intermuscular coordination is the ability to use multiple muscles synergistically to create motion. Intramuscular coordination is the ability to utilize various fibers of a single muscle simultaneously. The hip extensor muscles relaxing while the hip flexor - [Amazing Agility Training.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/profiling-its-in-your-best-interest-3/) - All about Agility Training. Today we continue on with defining and understanding Bio Motor Abilities. Let's take a look! Agility is one’s ability to control your limbs in space and time, in any given environment. Some examples of agility would be, jumping rope, avoiding tackles in football or rugby, and footwork in the martial arts - [#1 Best way to choose exercises.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/how-choose-the-best-exercises-for-you/) - The right exercises for you. Are you currently exercising? If so how did you decide what exercise program to follow? Are you ready to start an exercise program? If so, how do you know where to start? How do you decide on a modality that is going to get results without causing short and long - [Are you loaded? Physiological Load and Health.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/are-you-loaded-physiological-load-and-health/) - Are you stressed? Of course you are, you’re alive! The problem is not stress, the problem is your physiological load. Your physiological load is determined by the type and frequency of your stressors relative to your ability to recover from said stressors. Now that we can all admit that we are stressed, let’s break it - [Watering Down the Truth.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/watering-down-the-truth/) - I remember about 15 years ago when I started drinking only filtered or spring water. I caught a ton of flak for it. I heard over and over, are you too good for tap water, are you scared of tap water, and my favorite of all…..you are paranoid. One of my favorite sayings goes, “if - [Drug Dealers, a New Perspective.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/drug-dealers-a-new-perspective/) - I grew up in the 80’s and the D.A.R.E generation. We were told to “Just Say No” to drugs. Unfortunately that education did not warm us of the legal drug dealers. The dealers peddling drugs equally, if not more harsh than the street drugs of cocaine and marijuana. The dealers whom largely escaped any punishment - [Inflammation Nation, what's really going on?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/inflammation-nation-whats-really-going-on-2/) - The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammare (to set on fire), and is commonly associated with heat, redness, and swelling. However, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)…..\”Defining inflammation according to clinical signs and symptoms has major limitations, as in most cases the cellular processes and signals that underlie the cardinal signs occur at - [Sunscreen and the FDA.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/sunscreen-and-the-fda/) - Once again the FDA is late to the party, and not just fashionably late. I have been digging beyond the accepted narrative when it comes to our health and fitness for the last 20 years doing my best to help you get a broader understanding as to what is really going on. Today we are - [Ice and Inflammation.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/ice-and-inflammation/) - There are many opinions as when is the best time to Ice after acute injury. Most of the research today states that the 1st 12 hours after an acute injury. After the initial 12 hours the ice actually prevents the inflammation from doing its part to heal the injury. This is due to the fact - [Myofascial Stretching for Inflammation.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/myofascial-stretching-for-inflammation/) - Last weeks blog discussed different ideas as to what inflammation is, if you read it you will recall the definitions are broad and the effects both beneficial and detrimental depending on causation. Today we are going to focus on myofascial stretching as a way to help with inflammation. Myofascial stretching is a methodology of stretching - [Inflammation Nation, what\'s really going on?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/inflammation-nation-whats-really-going-on/) - The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammare (to set on fire), and is commonly associated with heat, redness, and swelling. However, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)…..\”Defining inflammation according to clinical signs and symptoms has major limitations, as in most cases the cellular processes and signals that underlie the cardinal signs occur at - [Inflammation Nation, what\'s really going on?](https://piercefamilywellness.com/inflammation-nation-whats-really-going-on-3/) - The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammare (to set on fire), and is commonly associated with heat, redness, and swelling. However, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)…..\”Defining inflammation according to clinical signs and symptoms has major limitations, as in most cases the cellular processes and signals that underlie the cardinal signs occur at - [Fascia, Telomeres, and DNA.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/fascia-telomeres-and-dna/) - As we continue on with our series on fascia (if you haven\'t already, check out our previous blogs on \"What is Fascia\" and \"Fascial Stretching\". Today we are going to talk about the role of telomeres and how the fascia creates and effects them. Telomeres cap the DNA chromosomes in your cells and protect these - [Fascial Stretching, Getting Under Your Skin.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/fascial-stretching-getting-under-your-skin/) - Welcome back to our blog series on the fascia. Last week we talked about what constitutes the fascia and included a great video showing you how to stretch your wrist flexors, you can check it out here. Ok, now that you have a general idea of what the fascia is and how to stretch your - [Training your Fascia....What is Fascia.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/training-your-fascia-what-is-fascia/) - What is Fascia? To me it is the spiderweb of hollow tubes that carry fluid, surround every cell of every part of your body, capable of instantaneous changes relative to changes in pressure, stretch, chemical, heat, cold, and any other stimulus you can think of. According to Dr Guy VOYER DO it is \"the skin - [Kyphosis](https://piercefamilywellness.com/kyphosis/) - All this month on social media we are talking about Kyphosis. You may be wondering what Kyphosis is, well, it is medical terminology for \"too round\". Kyphosis is most commonly found in the thoracic spine (which is essentially the part of your spine where your ribs connect). On average an adult should have about 35 - [Your relationship with Kyphosis.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/your-relationship-with-kyphosis/) - As we continue our understanding of the health effects of posture we must consider excessive Thoracic Kyphosis as a predictor for heart disease via compression of the organ. This compression can in-turn change the structure of the organ. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine have written volumes on the relationship between structure and function. The other relationship - [Forward Head Posture and Disease.](https://piercefamilywellness.com/forward-head-posture-and-disease/) - Ask most any experienced Anatomist, Doctor, or Therapist and they will agree that structure and function are deeply interrelated. 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