Resolving Your Brain's Pain-Anxiety Loop FOR GOOD!
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2024
- Pain is a symptom that can't be treated because pain is generated by the brain. Why the brain is generating a pain response is the great mystery of pain resolution. Pain and symptoms often feed off each other and create a cycle of tension that can't be resolved. Tension is the underlying issue, and that tension can be addressed through both physical and psychological means.
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I feel like God has shown me this channel in response to my prayers.
Same!
He did. God is n all things even UA-cam lol
Same!
Amen. Feel the same way
Same here, I was praying a lot recently for some solutions and I finally got them
As someone with ME (chronic fatigue / pain) I’m convinced I developed it because a high stress period in my life.
It’s left me pretty much bed bound for 80% of my life for the last 4 years. Prior to that I was a fit frequent gym goer 4/5 times a week. I’ve watched my body deteriorate and lose all my “gains” I’d achieved.
Multiple blood tests - all negative. I’d given up until about a month ago. I suddenly had an epiphany - what if it was mental. What if it’s just some crossed wires in my BRAIN that’s giving wrong signals and not actually my body failing me (despite how exhausted and how much pain I’m feeling - all VERY real feelings).
Anyway, I’m managing to do a few push ups every 2 or 3 days (increasing the quantity a little each time) and going on short walks (also increasing slightly each time).
I’m constantly trying to think positive thoughts like “I AM improving” “I WILL get better” “I am NOT sick or disabled”.
Anyway, sorry for the essay. I just wanna say I’m very glad I came across this video as the sentiment very much resonates with me right now.
Thanks 🙏
“Whatever you’re most fearful of, your brain will bring to you”
Wow. It’s absolutely crazy to hear you say that.
My whole time working out and seeing my body improving I always felt kinda like I was cheating and didn’t deserve it?
My whole life prior to the gym I’d had body dysmorphia and HATED it. I have the “skinny fat” body type, never took my top off even on a lads holiday (gyno, big hips, skinny arms and legs).
Anyway, after a couple years in the gym, I remember looking in the mirror one morning and I actually shed a tear. I couldn’t BELIEVE what was looking back at me. I thought I’d never achieve that. I actually looked GOOD. People would often compliment me, people at the gym I hadn’t spoke to before telling me that I looked jacked.
I felt almost undeserving because it had been SO EASY. I LOVED every single gym session, every set, every rep. The social aspect of it, the nutritional side, the measurable progress - I was in love.
Despite that, I had this overwhelming sense, always in the back of my mind, that it was only temporary - that it could be taken away from me at any moment.
And then it was.
Almost overnight, by a mystery invisible illness that no Doctor can detect.
Again, sorry for the essay. I hope that at least one person can learn something from my story.
Mushrooms bro. They stimulate nerve growth. Not necessarily the trippy kind either. Check out Paul Stamets.
Thank u for sharing
@@BeforeThisNovemberdude i have this. Where do you stand now? What are you working on to get better? What’s your routine?
@@avivyefet9572 like I said bro, mindset. Stop telling yourself you’re ill and won’t get better. Start telling yourself it’s just a silly mix up in your brain.
It’s a process, it won’t be cured over night. But with this constant positive reinforcement your brain WILL correct itself.
You’ve heard it all before but try to eat healthily and get the best sleep you can - it will help massively (I know these 2 things aren’t always easy to achieve - do your best). And try to push yourself a little more each time, walk a tiny bit further, be slightly more active - all while telling yourself I AM OK ✅
Good luck brother 👍
CPTSD - It takes you back to the original trauma and the tension comes back.
If a body has diseases, traumas, and conditions that ARE physically-wrong, this is a very challenging undertaking.
There is NO separation between what we call "mind" and what we call "body." It's not a matter of "integrating" them. THEY ARE ONE.
I recently came across great walking tutorial channel by Todd MArtin MD, after only few days my pain is already barely noticable and my breathing is so much better. Whats interesting, when i started walking correctly and i relaxed my breathing to be as silent, slow and gentle as possible i started to feel the rhythm with every step and it felt so good like my body regained long lost instinct how to move. Thank you Neal, your solutions may not help me directly but it definitly pointed me in the right direction. Walking, breathing, rhythm = keys. Regarding pri techniques in my case it worked much better when i focused more on left lower abs, left hip flexor and left adductor rather than hamstring, when i used my left lower abs and and hip flexor to pull left hip inside i opened my right side like never before
Thanks for the comment. Yes, walking and breathing are rhythmic, hence my focus on rhythm and dance on this channel.
Thanks for your insight. I will try this.
How did you do this?
My left hip hurts every time I stand I have to stretch and adjust my hip. It is painful.
Can’t sit for long. I have been doing diaphragm breathes, helps but doesn’t last long. Have labral tear, psoas bursitis but most exercises make it worse. Walking does help but nothing dramatic. Thx
wow you and I sound like twins!
@@NealHallinanman, I'm living in india. I have neck pain, in these 5-6 months I'm not looking good I mean lookwise. I think my problem is unsolvable because none here can do about my problem. I swear that I don't look like this right now I had good looks I am not saying best but preety good. Please man save me if you can.
I used to have a huge amount of anxiety and fear. Part of it was resolved with changing my breathing patterns (Buteyko method) and a lot by mindset and meditation. My biggest fears were around judgment so I did what you did and danced in front of people. It was terrifying at first and I even had a panic attack before my first performance in front of a large crowd. It got much better with more and more exposure and I pushed it even further to dancing in front of judges at a competition. Their job was to judge me! I'm so glad I went after those fears head on.
I love Dr. Sarno’s book. I read it when I first got my chronic, idiopathic pain and it gave me hope. It didn’t give me lasting relief but I love the principles. PRI and Feldenkrais have given me the most hope! Both work on releasing physical tension through the brain.
Sarno was a legend! There’s a documentary about him titled “All the Rage” if interested.
you're adorable and saving peoples life's. A warm hug to you from a portuguese in Germany, Neal.
Muito obrigado!
One thing I noticed in PRI session is a basic hip stretch got me way more drop in the leg drop test than even the 90-90. If we have a larger right diaphragm, I’m not sure how a few sessions could resolve anything. It seems like something that’s just going to come back, so it’s more about changing our lives to incorporate these exercises on a regular basis. One thing I think that is highly underrated is practicing self soothing. So many people never learned these skills early in life because early life traumas/attachment issues.
A few sessions, done correctly, helps many people. A basic hip stretch for the right and left side will improve the 90-90 because there may be too much soft tissue restriction for the 90-90 to overcome. There is no "one" magic technique, they are all part of an overall program
The more I watch your videos I notice the “pain” has been a result of these spiritual issues, most of which you touched on.
Man, thiis my life for the past 16 years. Spasms are a way of life. Finally beginning to understand the whole picture. Tension is my permanent state of being. ❤
Turns out duck feet and weak internal rotators were my issue. All the PRI tips gave relief, but no permanent solution to a really right neck and extended ribcage. Once I focused on training internal hip rotation and focussing on essentially facing my feet inwards, I slowly began to feel my right arch and no longer needed shoes or PRI.
Did you experience knee pain?
how long you ve been exercising to feel better or pain free?
@@tetiana3933 Learn to squat and sit in that position for a long time (at least 30 minutes). If you feel like you can't get low or you will fall back, thats why we have issues in the first place. You basically have to learn to sit in a squat like children do. It fixes a lot of imbalances in the hips which helps everything else. It will take time but eventually its really comfortable and a lot of pain goes away. Also look into knees over toes guy and do his protocol, these together really helped.
I wonder what % of people are enraged by being told, "It's all in your head". And what % of people are relieved and relax.
I follow all your videos diligently sir
I want people here to know , how u helped me meet a guy in India who was a pri certificated trainer and replied to my email and wished me luck to get better
Only someone who has gone through the pain will know what others are going through
Neal sir you are a god send for people like us
Thank you soo much sir
Wishing you and your family all the health wealth n prosperity
I wish everyone suffering from chronic pain receives this message and accept it as one of the modalities of healing they can try. I am so thankful for this very clear explanation because being aware and removing tension (be it through forgiveness of my self or other people, or be it through deep breathing or physical exercise) has what helped me. Peace love and joy to us all
As a professional traditional acupuncturist with 10 years of experience I think this video is excellent.
If people would really listen to this… REALLY REALLY listen to this and take the time to accept and understand this, it would change the world. It would change us all.
You should do more videos on the mind/body connection of pain and tension! Love John Sarno’s work.
🎵This body, this body holding me
Be my reminder here that I am not alone in
This body, this body holding me
Feeling eternal, all this pain is an illusion🎶
Would anyone please write the steps of this exercise 1-2-3 how long we hold the left and the right? Do we breathe too while we hold?? Thanks for your help , thanks Neal❤I’m coming from English 2nd language, forgive me 😊
Thanks for this great insight Neal. I’m grateful to have found your channel. 💌
So much gratitude Neal. You will go down in history and restore many peoples lives.
Thanks Neal needed to hear that, im having very loud Tinnitus for a year now its hard, Bad Sleep >Tired >Anxiety Kicks in > Depression >Nervous System noticing something is off > Stress >Bad Sleep is a horrible cycle but you are right , this way to look at it gave me hope and a different approach
I’ve lived with tinnitus for the past 31 years. It’s tough.
I have found that these “injuries without a cause” might just have an origin from an injury much earlier in life, long forgotten.
Neil you never cease to amaze me! This has not only helped me physically but mentally. Thanks for all your tips and caring about your audience to help to make us better functioning though life.
Thank you so much for your noble mission to heal yourself, and help others also feel empowered to heal themselves. I’ve shared your videos both publicly and privately, and I’ve had friends that have had decades of pain and misalignments say your videos helped them immediately and they felt seen and understood for the first time after seeing many “specialists” for years and years and still being in constant and debilitating pain and discomforts. I am so very thankful I happened upon your videos since maybe mid year last year. Perhaps it was fall (I live in Florida).
I fully believe the body was designed to heal [in all ways, and rarely isn’t] once we allow it, and find the correct ways for each of us.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Many blessings for you! 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽
Thank you so much Neal, your channel is changing people’s lives
You're quite welcome.
Neal, not only do you have a rare and amazing holistic understanding, you have a wonderful clarity. You are a real teacher and I believe your channel will be a million sub channel.
God bless you, keep going!
So great, i love your broad based knowledge and awareness. Beautiful
Thank you so much man, you have no idea how life changing your research is for me. Everyday is a horrible day for me because of my full body inflammation, I just shifted my weight to my left leg at work took deep breaths and tried to stay conscious about keeping my weight shifted and oh.. my.. God.. it’s life changing for me. Completely changed my mood and relieved like 90% of my pain. I also feel my face ‘loosen” and relax. Incredible.
This is a really great explanation, and such a sweet and vulnerable share that really lays the foundation for both our logical and emotional brains to take it in 💕
This video is more then just physical but rather also a mental help. Not just on my limitations and asymmetry but life choices as well. Also, thanks for the book(s) recommendations.
Neal, PRI is amazing! I generally am very body aware & in relatively good shape for a 60 yr old due to an active full time job. This job has it's issues due to repetitive tasks at times, but being body aware & preventative about creating injury, means I adjust my techniques to create more balance of use in the body. But this has opened my eyes to a whole new level due to the knowledge of body asymmetry. If I was 10 yrs younger I would be very interested in studying PRI to be of service to others.
At its core, PRI is treating patterns of compensatory breathing.
I've been a huge fan of McGilchrist's work for the past few years and have a chronic issue with my right foot and leg for the past year- I'm just wondering how it took me so long to find you! This is amazing!
Listening to this video is incredible, because I've gone through the exact same thing and am currently fixing these issues myself, even researching symptoms and thinking about them being an incredibly rewarding behavior, etc. Same story.
if you want to fix health-related issues, you have to do your own research and do it yourself. the current health systems are too weak to fix things for good.
Hey Neal, almost finished with massage school and been helping friends and family with pain since i was a teenager. Youre videos were an inspiration to me a couple weeks ago and have really helped me synthesize a bunch of seemingly disparate experiences and recent training in John Barnes myofascial release. Im hopeful to someday soon study with PRI and be able to spread the message. Your posture begins with proximal hamstrings video was my intro and has completely changed how I move and train movement. Thank you!
Oh, that's great to hear! I'm glad I was able to help.
I go to an amazing John Barnes therapist. She's in NYC if you ever want to experience the technique. She's probably barter for a massage. Her name is Debra Abramson. Neal, I need to come see you again if you see this message!
One of your best videos! So many people in pain are overwhelmed by all the conflicting information and false promises - you described my experience of pain, posture, and difficult emotions pretty concisely. I'd like to suggest putting the broad strokes/conclusions right at the start of the video. I hope many more people find help in this. Thanks for doing what you do!
Also, I find the term "maladaptive" (borrowed from psychology) to describe these posture patterns - helps me to remember that they serve to protect me, but are no longer necessary or helpful
Yes, maladaptive is the word used in the book for anxiety. Fear is adaptive, but anxiety is maladaptive.
Did this exercise because my glutes recently started firing and instantly my pain went away. I will be booking sessions very soon as I’m on vacation soon. This will save me thank you so much
Things aren’t always what they seem. I saw a physical therapist for lower back pain when I was younger and they actually found I had a misaligned rib lingering from a wrestling injury. The misaligned rib was pulling a muscle in my back causing pain. Point is that I wanted to point at my back because that’s where the pain was, but not the root cause or source.
Neil, your reference there about the trigger "Chris" reminds of me of Michael Singer's podcasts where he constantly talks about "Sally" or "George" and how people/events/things can trigger us and cause us tension and suffering. His method of release and letting go is simple but very profound. It changed my life for the better...All you have to do is just relax and release. Simple right? Relax and release is all that is needed to allow the energy to pass through the body. No need to understand or rationale the discomfort. Just relax and release is all we really need. The pain comes from the mind and we can't use the mind to overcome the pain. He's written three books and all three are profound. I know you will love them.
I will check them out. Thanks.
Hi Neal I just want to let you know how much I love your work. You are the only person other than Andrew Huberman who I've heard talk about Lisa Feldman Barret's astonishing book How Emotions Are Made. Thangs and please keep sharing. Thanks for reveling the heart of the PRI work it very helpful.
It's a great book. Thank you for the kind words!
Hi Neal, Hi everybody
I had a very very very special PRI experience and I wonder if someone ever hear of something like this. At some point of my PRI program my brain started to leading me through various movements and muscle contractions for about 5 months until now. The movements are not involuntary and not voluntary, something between of this. Like a very strong need. But I feel coming more and more on my left side and my pain and tension reduces every day. My guess is, that the pri techniques take away a certain stabilisatation in my body, and now my body has to go back to it's origin natural stabilisatation state. Did someone experienced something like that?
Great video. It arrived at the right time. It just makes me a little sad to see that even with so much knowledge you have, you haven't been able to "cure" your tinnitus. I had a little faith that some of everything you know could help me with mine. Anyway, I appreciate the information you share because it has helped me in other areas of my life. Thank you!
Well, it is much better than it used to be. You probably can’t cure tinnitus bc it’s a symptom just like pain. For some people it goes away.
I was able to pretty much cure my crippling anxiety that I had since I was about 12 years old.. and I did so by arriving to a very similar conclusion as Neal.. after seeing many doctors and having many tests done, I realized that yes, it is my brain playing tricks on me. After telling myself that over and over again, I was slowly able to overcome daily anxiety. You have to become aware of what your brain is capable of, accountable to admit that it is you doing this to yourself, and then you can accept it and improve. It’s possible!
Thank you from my entire being❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brazilian flag! Your videos are amazing. But the flag just made me a bigger fan. Thanks for posting these contents. It has helped me under my lower back symptoms.
Hi Neal!
I've changed my streching to same movements but I don't force my body to certain position. I just focus on breathing and it has had a way bigger change! Thanks you!
Awesome. Not “forcing” is a good way of doing things!
The Brazilian flag is very appropriate, as living in Brazil is very anxiety inducing ;D Wish I could consult with someone with your expertise here in the tropics.
I’ve been to Brazil numerous times. I can fully appreciate the anxiety.
Thank you for the video
It wired instinct from our experience. Sometimes the instinct is trigger by this past program instinct. I have FND and now I can see the patter thank you so much🕊️❤😇
Rumination is a compulsion, i.e. the individual feels subjectively like they have no choice but to try and direct attention toward some problem. The reward of this behaviour is similar to the reward of searching for keys in your house, the processes of investigation and exploration. Unfortunately rumination increases our feelings of anxiety, i.e. it drives up sympathetic nervous response, increasing allostatic load. It also dissociates us from people, lowering the quality of connection. This quality of connection is one of the main mechanisms of lowering allostatic load. Thus we see a vicious cycle. The way out is to know that rumination is a choice, stop doing it, engage in pro-social behaviours and thereby lower allostatic load. This quickly becomes a rewarding cycle One of the issues people can run into is how to express emotional energy. The answer is to express it. Take the risk, learn that it's mostly safe and rewarding, and DON'T RUMINATE about it. Heh heh.
Rumination is certainly problematic. I was a major ruminator in my teenage years, and equally depressive.
More and more that I watch you the more I feel it exactly describes my symptoms. 17:00 explains me exactly.
Thanks for this video Neal. It brings together the two things that have helped me the most, PRI and CI! CI or Compassionate Inquiry is a therapy technique developed by Gabor Mate that helps to bring people into present moment awareness and release the grip of the story from the past.
I’m a big fan of his.
EUREKA,, THIS HAS HELPED ME IMMEDIATELY.
HAD ISSUES FOR DECADES,, CLEARING
Holy shit. I've been doing this exact same thing.
Constantly researching obsessively over all my symptoms, all to have nothing ever get discovered by doctors but me swearing that something is wrong
Addiction behavior is so true. I'm going to start thinking different and hope this helps
I am crying watching this I have been to so many Drs, chiros, naturopath etc over the years been passing out since my scoliosis started at 19 years old (I am 38) I came to my absolute breaking point at the recent vertigo and I somehow came across you and everything makes sense now! I wish I could come to New Jersey maybe I can lol I dunno but I already feel a bit better using some of your techniques ...My body is so off I can hardly function ! I wish you were in Florida !!!!!!
There are some PRI therapists in Florida. You may want to try finding one to help.
There are also great CHEK Practitioners in Florida. Ashley in Tampa
@@NealHallinan I found one I got evaluated 2 months ago she has me doing a breathing technique with my feet on the wall I was supposed to go back but it’s pricey I will eventually get back to her thank you so much 🤍
I need your help I feel like you've addressed my core problems in this video I'm in a constant cycle of chronic hip pain for over a year i can feel my left hip is forward and right is behind just like you described. Also when I'm not worried about the problem the pain decreased but when i ruminate and worry about it. The pain flares up. There's definitely a mental component to my oain
Hi there your videos have been very helpful but I have developed another problem I have pinched nerve I think in my pec minor on the right side because when I stretch my pec minor I can feel my hand having blood circulation but now doing it for a while now I have lost my motor skills I can't move my elbow all my fingers are numb with very limited motion I can't even hold a pen properly I went to doctor and physical therapist he gave me medications but they didn't do anything I only trust your videos as they have helped me before please help I have an upcoming exam in a week as well
Hi Neal
Great video as always! I have two questions . If you are stuck in the pattern .
Are there any sports that you should definitely avoid, such as running or cycling, going to the gym, etc.?
Or maybe there are some that definitely help you get out of the pattern?
It really depends on the person. Being stuck in the pattern is a temporary state that can be undone by walking to the music. So clearly it's not a "physical issue". When there is lots of instability in the pelvis, that is the more problematic scenario and I'd suggest not weightlifting with barbells/bi-lateral training nor high intensity running, until someone can do a technique like I showed in the video.
Hi Neil.
Have you ever considered the impacts that gastrointestinal health may have on movement patterns and breathing? The digestive system and nervous system are connected are they not? I read somewhere that galbladder problems can result in shoulder pain. Which I am also experiencing. I think I may be part of the equation.
You're channel has opened up a whole new world of concepts for me and so far a lot of this stuff is helping me manage pain while at work. I might just have to buy that book.
Yes, digestion is part of the autonomic nervous system. Everything is connected. So, decreasing “fight or flight” nervous system activity (which is what PRI is doing) could help improve things.
The diaphragm being weakened on the left side and a contracted psoas muscle can cause GI issues as to function, pain and elimination often, constipation. I don’t know if any issues as to gut microbiome thought.
Amazing video. I have spent the last two days listening to you! :) quick question, what about when these patterns of deep tension have turned into fibrosis? For instance for me my right groin and inner thigh have really, really bad knots, my leg cramps up at night, certain movements have become extra scary because of the fear of triggering a nerve etc... Any suggestions on how to incorporate this? Thankyou 🫶🏻
Great video! I was recently introduced to Dr Sarno 's work and as a myofascial therapist it has blown my mind and entire focus of my practice. There are 3 PRI courses you can start with which one do you recommend one takes first?
What is your practice? Massage therapy?
@@NealHallinan I practice under a massage therapy license but I am a myofascial therapist. I use NKT, active release, Somatic movement and trigger point and fascial release techniques as well as diaphragmatic breathing in my practice. I have been practicing for 24 years.
Hey Neal! I was curious, do you find that you still have to wear your splint regularly in order to keep yourself out of the patterns? Every night when you sleep, during exercises daily/weekly, etc. Also, how have you managed to eat and chew without issues over the years? How has your jaw been able to adapt without having to correct your malocclusion? I ask because I also have a very compressed/‘torsioned’ cranium on the right side. Thank you!
PRI+nervous system regulation=a phenomenal combination
It can be, yes. In reality, all PRI is trying to do is regulate the nervous system.
@@NealHallinanThis is true! I just think I was a complete mess and needed extra help. I saw a PRI practitioner for months, however because I was stuck in a loop of panic episodes, it didn’t seem to be making any lasting changes. When I started adding extra regulation practices along with PRI techniques, I started noticing change.
Fantastic!
Thank you.
Your channel was recommended in the comments of Conor Harris' videos, and I am glad about that because you supplement each other well. You should do a collab.
I wish you were my physical therapist. I have fibromyalgia and piriformis syndrome and extreme anxiety. I went to for lower back and pelvis PT and they just gave me like 3 stretches and kicked me out. I wish I couldve gotten more answers like this.
Excellent as always! It's wonderful that you are educating the general populace. As soon as you mnetioned pain & mind, I did shout out....Sarno! Then rewarded myself with another cup of coffee (joke) The whole body protecting itself makes me think of Robert Gene Smith's work with Faster EFT/Eutaptics. Where the body is protecting itself and you need to change the memory. You are inserting new programs with PRI work changing the memory. Great Stuff! It's all connected....mind blowing. Now since I decode your background.....Bongo's are in another room🙃 Who's the Brazilian?
My ex-sister in law. Brazil introduced me to my love of rhythm.
@@NealHallinan A lovely fitting tribute! I tell people (as a joke) I'm an ex-Catholic without any rhythm ! Get it?
Hello Neal, I feel like I’m losing my mind. The initial splint adjustment seemed good enough but it’s been two weeks now that it feels as though the splint is now only making things worse. I’m 100% sure that my body is far from being neutral when I’m getting it adjusted, this dentist isn’t familiar with PRI. I’m in central Texas but I’d be willing to fly out to see a dentist that would be able to get my crooked body neutral before being measured for the splint. I think my situation is on the more severe side because of a jaw injury I sustained as a child, followed a few years later by braces. Very misaligned jaw/cranium, a situation similar to yours.
So you should see Dr. Lecca in Dallas and work with either Kasey Ratliff or Jennifer Bullock, two PRI therapists that collaborate with Dr. Lecca
Posture and mechanics
Hi Neal does this help with functional neurological disorder, gait disorder falls , imbalances, Punic attack? Appreciate your suggestions ❤
I have been absolutely binging on your videos since i found you yesterday! My husband has the worst right rib torsion ever! I am so hopeful that he can be pain free with your knowledge. Can I ask, what is your favorite book on this subject? And will you be writing one yourself?
What would be great is the ideal laying position for sleep and also what stretches that can be done on my back. I like to put on foot on the opposite knee but which side should I have flat and which side across my body?
Well, if you are in the US, I'd recommend finding a PRI therapist to help you. There aren't any books written about PRI but it's really just based on neurology and asymmetry. Is there something specific you are looking for?
@@NealHallinan we're in the UK unfortunately. I think firstly he needs some orthotics that will help with supination. Is there a particular trainer/sneaker that you can suggest that will help please? And any tips for sleeping positions please? His right shoulder is completely dropped and has been for a while. If there's no books in this then you have found a gap in the market
@@NealHallinan I cant find anybody who specialises in left AIC giving sleeling positions? What would you say are optimum positions ranking from best to worst?
Google Martin Higgins. Based in Leeds and London
i love your work, im only 20 and under a lot of stress and pain. my question is what to do if we don't have PRI in our country. i was lucky enough to find a matrix rythm therapy near me. it definitely has helped.
My only advice is to take part in activities that you enjoy doing, have social support, limit social media consumption, ignore politics, and have an active social life.
Muscle testing is also interesting to do some research on... generally, the ways our body communicates with us.
@RufusToots420 Yes, as an example. Muscle testing is merely one of many other possible ways of getting in touch with our body. We can also directly speak to our cells, organs etc. They are well alive and listening to us at all times.
Hi Neal. You mentioned in your patho pec video about your friend. I was wondering if you could do a video with her to show more of a visual and a little sample of how you work with her. Tysm!
By the way, loved this video. I wonder how feldenkrais relates to pri. Seems like they got 'the ground' right. Also in my studies about the nervous system and trauma I know I heard a reason why this extended (pec) pattern relates trauma... I'll have to see if I can find any tidbits for you.
Like your videos man! Very nice content! Very interesting and true -- on and off pains, thats why I stooped giving a shit to some of my symptoms!
Neal, off topic, but you might find this interesting. I recall reading some research that relates low vitamin d to sensory input problems! Got it checked, its low, and so in addition to my pri workouts, I am taking vitamin d3, and it is helping!!!!!!
Meeting with peter very soon!
Thanks,
Bader
Vitamin D definitely helps with my sleep. Good luck in Texas!
Thanks Brother!@@NealHallinan
Magnesium would be helpful too. Vit d 3 uses Magnesium, so if your Magnesium levels are low, taking vit d 3 would probably cause a further reduction of the mg levels. Also K2 would be advisable. There are a lot of videos on UA-cam about vit d3, magnesium,k2...not the mainstream videos!
Thank you. I take d3, k2, and magnesium-taurate
@@YtjYTjy
Hey Neil. Finally got the right glute to fire. Changed everything. Unlocked my entire body from feet up to the top of my head. I always have this pain and tightness along the right sacroiliac ligament that keeps me stuck. Was doing a variation of the supine quad stretch last night and it finally cut loose for the first time in like 4 years. I feel like I won the lottery. Vision is different, mood is incredible, im hungry again, music sounds better...you name it. Feels like I got a new body to live in. Thanks man.
Any suggestions?
This is meta level stuff. Thanks.
You're welcome.
What about people who are left dominate? Same just opposite? TY love these videos!
Pain is a warning that your body senses if you were to continue doing a specific activity there may be a physical sacrifice that occurs. The body usually has a good reason for this. It isn’t random or emotional. Unnecessary tension does occur from mental reasons under some circumstances. However, the actual activities performed and in what mental state are most important. For instance, if someone were to be afraid of going on a walk because it hurts their knee they are going to refrain from doing it or walk unnaturally. Even under a state of stress certain activities can be measured to improve mobility and pain. Getting into a position that improves relative shoulder IR for that specific individual for instance is always going to be better than being in one that makes it worse. They are both at play, it isn’t one or the other.
No left mollars bite, clench my right teeth in sleep, LEFT AIC, Right BC pattern.
Also: malocclusion and TMJ pain
Ortodos told me to extract 3 teeth….
Some of us stuck in a PEC pattern who have heavy trauma, like ptsd ect won't be able to get neutral until we release this trauma. I've done pri for years with minimal results. I started TRE tremor release therapy as well as somatic release. Niel what's your thoughts on this?
❤thank u!
Do you have a video teaching how to do that technique please?
I just found your channel. I have Stress from Bereavement - its upsetting a lot in my mind and digestive system, depression anxiety ibs liver is sore!! so far tests not showing visually anything although a little inflammation markers in the bloods - does your system help to get a person out of anxiety and fight and flight and to heal or release stuck emotions- or is this not quite what your system is for? I know you mention pain. I am in emotional pain
Neal does PRI take Medicare? I’m in New York and want to find a specialist
Hey Neal, is there any way I can reach out to you about my jaw surgery journey? I will pay for a consult or whatever you need
Hi Neal. How do can we deal with that anxiety we may feel in certain locations? F.ex the dance teacher who was neutral everywhere but where he teaches. Can he fix that so he can become neutral in that location or can he never get neutral ever in that specific location on the dance floor?
Neal i have recently got my feet damp and stepped on a piece of cardboard and looked at my foot print
My right side has an extremely high arch an somewhat flat on the left
Do I need an arch support in the left shoe only to balance this out or perhaps an insert on the outside of right
You mentioned in the video that people can get overloaded with information on different problems they could have.
How can I determine what my problem is, when symptoms can be common between problems, and figure out whether I need posture restoration or psychotherapy or if I need to go to the GP to push for testing?
That’s always the problem, figuring out where the symptoms are coming from. If nothing shows up on testing, then I’d obviously try Postural Restoration. I wouldn’t go for psychotherapy for pain. Others things yes, but not pain.
Thanks for the video.
Do you know someone in Miami that can help me with PRI?
Neal is great, I couldn't nor would I ever want to take any thing away from him. This is an advertisement for Pri not a self help Channel. I was once confused myself. I now understand the difference.
Still Top Notch Information. I do recognize. I would still like to work with Neals perspective. I am all for more understanding
I did share this video. There are many people learning from all aspects as they can find. There are not as many as I would like to see. Though Neal we do exist. You make me feel like a Unicorn. Thank you
I Encourage you to find for yourself, what a real world educated. with no diploma under his belt. Steel Trap my friend. In All Kindness. You might be surprised
I concur completely with you. I only have another perspective. Not so much technically what to do. I am aware to leave myself fluid in my understanding in order to flow with any give situation.
Awesome!!
What to do when cervical spine got instable due to anxiety and it´s mechanisms, and you got traped in a breathing pattern which destabilise the cervical spine because the instable cervical spine creates a cranial positioning which doesn´t maintain proper nasal breathing which maintain destabilisation of cervical spine due to neck breathing. Like Patho PEC but top down not buttom up?
That’s a tough situation, but if the patho PEC pattern isn’t related to dental or visual issues, it’s workable without help from other professions. You’d need a PRI therapist to help, though.
this video made me think of Dan from Pain Free You.
I have a pelvic tilt to the right (I hope I'm getting it right, anyway, the right hip is higher) because of seven years of limping due to an unresolved knee issue. Does it mean I breathe into the left diaphragm and so I'm doing it right? Or does the whole concept not apply to me because of the injury?
8:35 This is such a HUGE epidemic in society hopefully we can continue to change this
Can a left AIC pattern be considered by an orthopaedic as a form of spondylitis ??
Do you think doing standing left leg balance for time while focusing on left diaphragm breathing could help improve this asymmetry as well?
It depends on how you are doing it. The sidelying technique I showed is essentially "left stance" but just doing it on your side. It involves all the left stance muscles. The same technique can be done upright. So it's standard part of PRI. You just have to make sure that your left hip musculature: left hamstring, adductor, glute medius and internal obliques are actually being felt.