What Trauma Actually Does To The Nervous System
“It’s not an attitude problem. It’s a nervous system response.”Have you ever had a patient who seems “jumpy,” constantly guarded, or simply fails to respond to treatment despite your best manual techniques? In this episode, Jamie Johnston breaks down why these “complex” cases often have nothing to do with physical tissue issues and everything to do with a nervous system stuck in protection mode.We explore the anatomy of the survival brain—the Brain Stem, the Limbic System, and the Prefrontal Cortex—and discuss how trauma “logs” sensory details like smells, sounds, and temperatures, turning your treatment room into a potential trigger. Understanding […]
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As the creator of the site, I hope you like what you're reading. I'm a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria BC, former Massage college clinical supervisor, First Responder instructor, hockey fan and Firefighter. Come hang out on the facebook page, where we can share some ideas about how to improve the perception of the Massage Therapy industry.
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