Goodrich Myotherapy

03/10/2026

Tight hamstrings? Your glutes might be asleep.

Your glutes are designed to be the primary hip extensors when you walk, run, and lift. But when they stop firing properly (often from too much sitting or poor movement patterns), your body recruits the hamstrings to do the job instead.

The result?
Hamstrings that feel chronically tight.

Instead of stretching the hamstrings over and over, we can activate the glutes neurologically. When the glutes turn back on, the hamstrings no longer have to overwork — and the tension often drops immediately.

Book a session to learn how to activate the muscles your body is missing. 💪

03/06/2026

The face I make when the grocery store prompt at self checkout asks if I want to donate to the cancer foundation when half the ingredients in their food can cause cancer!

03/06/2026

I love learning about the nervous system and sharing drills that help people like this for free. If they only knew what we could achieve if I saw them in person for an hour!

03/06/2026

Your cerebellum might be the reason one side of your body feels “off.”

The cerebellum is the part of the brain responsible for balance, coordination, timing, and movement accuracy.

But here’s something interesting…

Most people have a dominant cerebellar side and a non-dominant side.

When one side isn’t firing as well, you might notice:
• Poor balance on one leg
• One side feeling weaker or less coordinated
• Movement that feels unstable or inefficient

The good news is the brain is highly trainable.

Using simple neurological tests, we can identify which side of your cerebellum needs more stimulation and then use targeted drills to help improve brain-body communication and movement control.

Better brain function → better performance.

If you want to move better, feel more stable, and improve how your body performs…

📅 Book a session with me at Goodrich Myotherapy and I’ll show you the drills that can help train your nervous system.

03/05/2026

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03/03/2026

This diaphragm reset helps restore proper breathing mechanics and down-regulate unnecessary tension in the body.

🔹 What It’s Good For:
• Improves breathing efficiency
• Reduces neck and upper trap tension
• Can decrease low back tightness
• Helps reset rib cage mechanics
• Supports core activation
• Down-regulates stress response

If the diaphragm isn’t doing its job, the neck, low back, and accessory breathing muscles will pick up the slack.

Restore breathing. Restore stability. Restore performance.

Try it before training, after long periods of sitting, or anytime you feel tight through the rib cage.

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

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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!