Goodrich Myotherapy

02/26/2026

Accessory Nerve Floss (CN XI) 🧠➡️💪

The accessory nerve helps power the upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid — two key muscles for neck stability, shoulder elevation, and head control. When this nerve becomes irritated or restricted, it can contribute to neck tightness, trap fatigue, shoulder heaviness, and even movement compensation patterns.

Accessory nerve flossing is a gentle neurodynamic drill designed to improve the nerve’s mobility and reduce sensitivity within its pathway.

How to perform:1️⃣ Sit tall and gently shrug one shoulder upward.2️⃣ At the same time, turn your head away from that shoulder.3️⃣ Then lower the shoulder while bringing your head back to neutral.4️⃣ Move slowly and rhythmically for 8–10 reps, staying in a comfortable range.

This drill may help with:✅ Upper trap tension or fatigue✅ Neck stiffness and limited rotation✅ Postural overload from desk work✅ Shoulder heaviness or guarding patterns✅ Athletes with trap inhibition or asymmetry

Think of this as “motion for the nerve” — restoring communication between brain, nerve, and muscle.

👉 Move slow. Stay comfortable. Consistency beats intensity.

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

01/23/2026

Ever get on my site to schedule but can’t find a time that works? Well lucky for you there is now a waitlist feature on my scheduler. Watch the video to find out how to get on it. That way when that perfect time opens up you’ll get notified!

01/19/2026

Juggling can help improve an athlete’s speed because speed isn’t just about stronger muscles—it’s about how fast the brain can process information and send clear signals to the body.

First, juggling trains reaction time and visual processing. An athlete has to track multiple objects moving through space, predict where they’ll be, and react instantly. This sharpens the visual system and improves how quickly the brain interprets what the eyes see—critical for reacting to a ball, an opponent, or a sudden change of direction.

Second, juggling improves hand-eye coordination and timing, which directly influences foot speed and overall movement efficiency. The brain learns to fire motor commands more precisely and with less delay, reducing “neural noise.” When signals are cleaner and faster, muscles can contract sooner and more efficiently.

Third, juggling challenges bilateral coordination and brain integration. It forces both hemispheres of the brain to work together while crossing midline, which improves neural communication. Better left-right integration often translates to smoother, faster sprint mechanics and quicker transitions in sport.

Finally, juggling enhances rhythm and anticipatory control. Speed is heavily tied to rhythm—how well an athlete can cycle movements quickly and in sequence. Juggling builds an internal timing system that helps athletes move faster without feeling rushed or out of control.