Recent content by Mountainclimber1

As some members mentioned earlier, I need to educate myself more on the subject. I truly believe it all boils down to fear and confusion on my part. If I were to try to explain my confusion, it lies in the fact that tension can be created both through physical work, such as in the gym, and...

Hi, I struggle with understanding my own opinions and how to handle my fears. My fear serves as a protective mechanism because my brain tends to signal danger, even when there isn't any real threat. Evolutionarily, it's advantageous to err on the side of caution and have the alarm bells ring...

Thank you for taking the time to try to guide me through this journey. It's certainly a whole new approach that I didn't know about, even though I've always thought the brain was somewhat a part of my problem. I've pondered in my days about what information I take in and how to determine if the...

Thank you for your reply. I truly hope that what you just said is correct, but it's just so hard to trust it. As you mentioned, I've been inundated with content and ideas suggesting that my poor posture during gaming, neck flexion, and phone use are the causes of tension and pain in my body...

Hi! I hope you're all having a good day so far. My symptoms are connected with tension and trigger points (which I guess are physical symptoms), but the cause of it is probably more psychological than I have thought in the past few years. I have some questions regarding tension: 1. Should you...

It's good to hear that the book is a worthwhile investment and that it complements the program offered here. Thank you for your advice regarding my work with my physical therapist; as you mentioned, patience and assessing it over time are probably the key factors. I appreciate the time you have...

Thank you for your reply. It made me realize that the PT could be informed and someone who deserves more trust than a judgment from me after just one session. I will engage in the TMS work as suggested. I have also ordered Alan Gordon's book "The Way Out," which I have heard should be really...

Hi everyone! It feels great to have found a forum where other individuals also have chronic pain (or have hopefully gotten rid of it). Let's start my pain journey from the beginning. I was around 11 years old when I started to notice tightness in my neck, shoulder, and upper back (mostly on the...