colinliggettJun 13, 20202 minCOVID-19, Stress and Your Muscle PainDo you realize that they are linked? You're not supposed to! Our nervous system has a built-in mechanism to distract us from stress. It's...
Colin LiggettFeb 26, 20202 minPelvic Floor Dysfunction in AthletesPelvic floor dysfunction is something I see on a daily basis on intake history forms of my athletic clients. It can be easily treated...
Colin LiggettFeb 26, 20202 minTune Up Your Muscles For XC Skiing Season With SMRYou tune up your skis pre-season, why not tune up your muscular system? Sensory Motor Repatterning (SMR) is an incredibly powerful way to...
Colin LiggettFeb 23, 20208 minTraumatic Brain Injuries, Concussions and Post Concussion SyndromeBrain Injuries have three distinct presentations that can be improved upon from a SensoriMotor Repatterning (SMR) Therapy perspective....
Colin LiggettSep 27, 20192 minKnee Pain and SMR Treatment ProtocolThe knee is a hinge joint and therefore, a stable joint. The hip and ankle joints, on the other hand, are highly mobile joints....
Colin LiggettAug 30, 20194 minThe Neurological Bike FitOttawa SMR is offering a world-first - The Neuro Bike Fit, which enhances riding ability and reduces the risk of injury for all cyclists...
Colin LiggettMay 22, 20192 minChronic Neck Pain and SMRThe common finding with SensoriMotor Repatterning (SMR) in people with chronic neck pain is that their neck muscles tend to be either...
Colin LiggettApr 9, 20197 minThe Mind-Body Connection to Chronic Pain and other Physical Symptoms“Unconscious emotions are a potent factor in virtually all physical, non traumatic ills,” states Dr. Sarno in his book, “The Divided...
Colin LiggettMar 7, 20193 minStress, Anxiety, Pain, Polyvagal Theory, and SMR TherapyIt is generally understood that emotional stress can lead to stomachaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches, but people might not...
Colin LiggettFeb 17, 20192 minPerfecting Muscle Firing in the Pedal StrokeThe perfect pedal stroke requires muscles firing at just the right time throughout the pedal stroke. It is a complex relationship of...
Colin LiggettJan 20, 20193 minNew Pains, Old problems - The SMR TheoryIn Sensorimotor Repatterning we consider that new aches and pains may stem from very old injuries? Be it knee pain, lower back pain,...
Colin LiggettOct 21, 20182 minTime for a Checkup?A change of season means a change of activities, use of different muscles and different movement patterns. For instance, if you have been...
Colin LiggettSep 21, 20182 minGlutes Not WorkingFeeling like you are running or cycling but your glutes aren’t pulling their weight? You are in good company. I meet very few runners or...
Colin LiggettSep 15, 20182 minWill SensoriMotor Repatterning Change Post-Surgery Rehab forever?I sure hope so. An estimated 80% of all scars cause faulty sensory input which induces faulty movement patterns and potentially chronic...
Colin LiggettSep 9, 20183 minWhat the Heck is SensoriMotor Repatterning?Probably the most efficient therapy available to optimize how the brain controls movement and pain. SMR can fix chronic pain and...
Colin LiggettJul 22, 20183 minImminent Surgery? Prevent Surgery by Changing Your Movement Patterns.Have you been told that surgery is imminent? I'm not against surgery. However, I think it should be the last option. Surgery is...
Colin LiggettApr 29, 20183 minThe Lymphatic System, Chronic Inflammation, and Pain.Is inflammation the cause of your chronic hip pain, sore back or aching shoulder? Clinically, I note the effects of chronic inflammation...
Colin LiggettJan 7, 20182 minAre your Organs Inhibiting Your Muscles?Are your psoas muscles being inhibited by your dysfunctional kidneys? Are your pec muscles being inhibited by your stomach? Is your back...
Colin LiggettMar 22, 20171 minC-section scar weakening your core?Neck, back, hip and knee pain have all been successfully treated in my clinic by addressing C-section scars. That's not to say that your...
Colin LiggettFeb 19, 20171 minAnkle Compression in RunnersRunners are particularly susceptible to ankle compression which can have a very significant effect on their performance and increase the...