Ep. 011 The Treatment Element: Chronic Pain (Part 1)

03/16/18 • 59 min

In this multi-part episode, Functional Movement Specialist Rich O'Neill, Clinical Bodyworker Tom Archer, and Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine practitioner Crystal N. Cliff discuss chronic pain. Pain is defined according to each practitioners training and clinical practice experience. The mental aspect of chronic pain is examined from a Chinese Medicine, functional movement and structural perspective. Opioid use is explored with a full episode on this addiction in an upcoming episode.

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Ep. 010 The Treatment Element: Functional Movement Longevity Model

In this first of multiple episodes, Functional Movement Specialist, Rich O'Neill, of Elite Functional Performance joins us to discuss his Fitness Longevity Model for sustained functionality throughout our lifetime. The four pillars of movement: push, pull, twist, raising/lowering center of mass are discussed according to their functional patterns. Sitting and elliptical machines are explored for their creation of improper patterning and creation of muscular imbalance causing injury. Chronic pain is touched on with future episodes for deeper discussion.

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Sinews, Wind, and Wood, Oh My! The Spring Season in Chinese Medicine

In this episode, Tom Archer of Full Body Function, and Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, Crystal N. Cliff, discuss the season of Spring according to the Five Elements system of Chinese Medicine. Discussion includes the Liver and Gall Bladder organs and the Wood element. Seasonal correlations of body tissues related to the Spring season are covered. Includes an engaging discussion regarding the spirit of the Liver, the Hun, responsible for dreaming, planning and decisiveness.