01/06/2026
Elemental Essence Www.eveofessence.ca
If you’ve ever had a RAPID treatment and thought,
“How on earth did that work so fast?”
…you’re not alone.
Some people feel better or move better within seconds of starting treatment -long before tissue could realistically stretch, lengthen, or “release.”
And sometimes, people wonder if that kind of instant change is even possible.
So today, I want to explain what’s actually happening in your body -in simple, real-world terms.
Your body can change at the speed of your nervous system
There’s a quote we love in RAPID...
“The body can change at the speed of the nervous system.”
This is the key to understanding why your movement -and your pain -can improve so quickly.
Pain isn’t just coming from muscles, joints, or “tight spots.”
Pain comes from the nervous system -your body's alarm and communication network.
When that system is stressed, overwhelmed, or inflamed, it becomes overprotective.
Your body starts to guard, stiffen, restrict movement, and send louder pain signals.
Not because something is broken…
but because your nervous system thinks it needs to protect you.
So how does RAPID create such fast changes?
During a RAPID treatment, we work directly with the nervous system using-
âś” Precise pressure
âś” Accurate sensory input
âś” Movement
âś” Strategic stimulation (including Substance P)
This combination helps your nervous system quickly understand-
“Hey, this area is actually safe -you can ease up now.”
When the body no longer feels threatened:
muscles stop guarding
movement becomes easier
pain decreases
mobility returns
And because the nervous system responds immediately, your results can be immediate too.
Nothing “snaps,” nothing “releases,” nothing is forced
People often worry that something drastic is happening to their tissues during fast changes.
But the truth is-
Your brain is simply giving your body permission to move again.
The tissue didn’t change -the instructions changed.
Why this matters for your healing
When you understand that pain is a protective response, not a permanent problem, suddenly things feel less scary.
Your body is built to heal.
It just needs the right signals.
RAPID helps provide those signals so your nervous system can-
calm down
reset
let go of protective tension
allow real healing to begin
This is why even long-standing pain can shift quickly.
If you’ve been struggling with pain, stiffness, or restricted movement…
There is a very good chance your nervous system is involved - and we can work with that.
If you’d like to book a session or ask questions about your specific situation, just hit reply or visit www.eveofessence.ca to book your own session with Crystal or Koreann.
We are here to help you get moving comfortably again.
Warmly,
Crystal Sutherland RMTRA RNFRS
Lloydminster Massage Therapy
