Resources

The following is recommendations and is for informational purposes ONLY.
This is NOT medical advice. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.

Neurokinetic™ Therapy Practitioners

Michelle Buffkin, NKT Buff’d Wellness

To view all of the Georgia practitioners, you can visit the Find a Practioner webpage here: NKT Certified Practitioners


Reflexologist

Antwynette Bolin, Full Circle Reflexology

Antwynette will be working out of the ReVive Bodyworks office as her Dahlonega office. Please text her to set up an appointment: 770.654.9927


Dolphin Neurostim™ Practitioners

Alyssa Karsten, A Superior Massage

To View all of the Certified Dolphin practitioners, you can visit the Find a Practitioner webpage: MPS Therapist


For those who enjoyed the PNF Stretch Sessions:

StretchLab offers PNF stretching (this office is located in Cumming): StretchLab

Other Stretch Facilities: InMotion and Stretch Zones (Search your Maps for Stretch facility near me)

Diaphragm Health

A "stuck" diaphragm is more than a breathing problem; it's a muscular and neurological dysfunction that creates a chain reaction of compensations throughout the body.

Some resulting patterns of musculoskeletal compensation may appear as:

  • Upper body strain: With the diaphragm unable to perform its function, the body recruits accessory breathing muscles in the neck, shoulders, and chest to compensate. This leads to overuse, tension, and the development of trigger points in muscles such as the sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, and pectorals, contributing to neck, shoulder, and upper back pain.

  • Postural distortion: Chronic use of accessory breathing muscles creates a shallow, thoracic breathing pattern rather than the deeper diaphragmatic breathing. This can pull the shoulders forward, cause the head to protrude, and affect overall posture.

  • Core instability: The diaphragm is a key component of the deep core stabilization system, along with the transverse abdominis, pelvic floor, and multifidi. When the diaphragm is stuck, this entire system can become dysfunctional, potentially leading to low back pain and pelvic issues.

  • Altered intra-abdominal pressure: The diaphragm's normal pumping action affects pressure within the chest and abdominal cavities. A stuck diaphragm can alter this pressure, potentially contributing to issues like indigestion and heartburn.

Visual Guide: Diaphragm/Heart/Lungs movement

Dr. Perry | Stop Chasing Pain: Dr. Perry’s guide to Diaphragm Release

Jill Miller | Yoga TuneUp: Diaphragm Release using the Coregeous™ Ball

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Focused breathing (this is just one option, research Diaphragmatic Breathing and find a technique that works best for you.)