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12/09/2025

So many New Client Launches and I'm behind but let's start cheering these folks!

First, I have to brag on Diana and her courage to confront stubborn nerve pain for a moment.

Just days into her "7 Day First Steps Plan", she messaged me saying:

“I’ve been standing and walking around the kitchen for an hour and haven’t had to take a break.”

This from someone who was genuinely considering surgery after years of exhausting pain.

In our first conversation she said, "I have no relief".

That's amazing progress in just a few days!

But the part that inspires me most isn’t the progress.

It’s who she had to become to make that progress possible.

Diana didn’t get here by luck.
She got here because she chose courage when most people choose fear.

→ She stayed open minded when the mainstream options weren’t giving her answers.

→ She trusted her own judgment instead of assuming the only path forward was the one she kept being handed.

→ She listened to her body with curiosity instead of panic.

→ She stepped into a process that made sense for her nervous system, even though it wasn’t the typical “protocol.”

→ And she gave herself permission to start something new, even after so many dead ends.

That kind of courage is rare.
That kind of discernment is powerful.

And that kind of open-mindedness is exactly why she’s seeing shifts that once felt impossible.

We’re not finished.
Not by a long shot.
But this beginning says everything about her character and her capacity to heal.

I’m cheering for her.
She’s doing the work.
And she’s proving what’s possible when someone refuses to give up on the life they love.

12/07/2025

You do not need a perfect plan to get out of disc and nerve pain.

You need momentum.

I used to freeze until I had everything mapped out first.
Most of the people I work with do the same thing.
They wait for certainty while their world quietly shrinks.

Here is how that usually shows up.
→ They want to know exactly what is causing their pain before they move.
→ They keep chasing the next image that will finally explain everything.
→ They hunt for a single tip or trick that will make the symptoms disappear so they can forget this ever happened.
→ They ride the insurance train because it feels safe and scientific.

The problem is that this search for the perfect plan keeps them stuck.
A diagnosis can help, but it almost never tells the full story of why you hurt and how to fully recover.
Images and symptoms often do not match, so the picture on the screen is not a reliable roadmap for every piece of your pain.
Insurance care is built to manage cost and risk, not to give you a flexible, complete solution for your life and goals.

So if there is no perfect plan, what actually works.

Imperfect, informed action.
Not random action.
Smart, simple steps that you can adjust as you go.
You gather the best information you can.
You listen to your own experience and instincts.
You take a clear next step instead of waiting for total certainty.
Then you watch what changes.
You keep what helps.
You adjust what does not.
That is how real disc and nerve recovery works.
Not one magic exercise.
A series of simple moves that slowly pull you out of pain and back into your life.

In my world, that series is built on a few key fundamentals.
→ A clear picture of the pain free, active future you are working toward.
→ The nutrients your discs and nerves need so they can repair instead of defend.
→ Skills that calm pain and rebuild strength without setting off threat alarms in your nervous system.
→ Safe, progressive training that teaches your body how to handle force again.
→ Quality sleep so your brain can lock in the progress you make.

You do not have to get all of this perfect before you start.
You just need a starting point that makes sense and respects your body.
If you are living with disc or nerve pain.
If you feel like you have tried everything and are still stuck.
But you are open to a clear, well tested way to move forward.

Please feel invited to comment "Interested".

I will reach out for a brief conversation.
If it looks like I can help, I will tell you.
If it does not, I will tell you that too.

Either way, use today to take one real step instead of waiting for the perfect plan.

12/05/2025

I got called out recently.

Someone told me I’m “too cryptic” in my posts.
And honestly… they’re not completely wrong.
The reality is this:
People want solutions for their disc and nerve pain.
They want answers that work today, not theories for “someday.”
And that is exactly why I refuse to post tips and tricks.
Tips and tricks feel good in the moment.
But they almost never solve stubborn disc or nerve problems.
At best, they act like a temporary patch.
At worst, they delay the real solution someone desperately needs.
I’ve spent decades helping people who have tried everything.
People who have been told surgery is next.
People who want their old life back.
And I’ve learned something important.

Fast, meaningful, lasting recovery only happens when you follow Principles.

Not hacks.
Not shortcuts.
Principles.
The stuff no one usually explains.
The stuff that actually fixes the messaging between your body and your brain so your discs and nerves can calm down, repair, and let you move again.
That's the stuff I like to explain in my posts.

So yeah… I’m “cryptic” because I refuse to tell people that a five-second stretch will fix a five-year problem.

Now for the second thing I got called out about.
“Why won’t you just post your pricing?”
Fair question.
Here’s the honest answer.
Helping someone recover requires two things from me:

→ I need a clear picture of their real situation.
→ I need to understand what “solution” means for their actual life.

A parent who wants to get back to weekend hikes is not the same as an athlete trying to return to competition.
A desk-bound professional with radiculopathy is not the same as a coal miner who boxes on the side.
Their paths are different.
Their needs are different.
Their timelines are different.
So giving a one-size-fits-all price would be dishonest.
I won’t do that.

What I will do is this:
Let’s have a real conversation.
You tell me where you are right now.
You tell me what your life needs to look like for you to feel fully recovered.
From that, I’ll tell you two things with complete transparency:

→ Whether I’m 100% confident I can help.
→ What the financial investment would be if we decide to work together.

Simple.
Human.
Transparent.
And if you're wondering: yes, I’m available for individual consultations right now.
I also set up speaking engagements and workshops.
I've done these things for decades.
This work is personal to me.
It’s meaningful.
And I am extremely good at helping people with stubborn disc and nerve issues finally get the relief and long-term solution they’ve been searching for.

If you’ve been stuck… and you’re ready for a real answer… just send me a message.
No pressure.
Just a conversation.
And maybe the start of your turning point.

12/04/2025

Isn't rehabilitation supposed to get you back doing the things you love the way you love to do them?

That was my belief before I went in for my first disc injury at 19 years old.
Instead I was told:
>> "No more sports"
>> "No more lifting"
>> "No more bending"
I was disgusted.
This was after weeks of diligent "rehab" w a top professional.
Fortunately, I'm not great at listening when things just sound wrong.
For me, that was the start of a lifetime pursuit to help my clients not just recover from injuries but to do so in a way that truly sets them free to enjoy life on their terms again.
It's been a journey over the last 37 years.
There have been ups and downs but always forward towards my goal of understanding w clarity the path from bedridden to functional to fit to personal best for my clients.
I talk about this and more in the full interview if you'd like access?

Just message me or you can comment, "Interview", if you'd like me to get it to you. :)

12/04/2025

Nerves swell.

Just like hitting your finger makes it puffy, stiff, and sensitive, an irritated nerve can also swell and, when it does, it becomes more reactive and far more uncomfortable.
But the cause of nerve irritation usually isn’t a direct impact.
It’s typically one of three things:
- Compression
- Tension
- Sliding dysfunction

And here’s the frustrating part: it doesn’t matter which one is involved.
Any of them can create intense pain, numbness, weakness, tingling, or electric symptoms.
Even more confusing?
A small irritation in one spot can cause symptoms along the entire length of the nerve, because nerves behave as one continuous system.
They can even make other tissues inflamed, since nerves are the structures that carry and amplify inflammatory signals in the body.
They can also “talk” across the midline, creating symptoms on the opposite side of the body.
So yeah… it can sound a little grim.
But the truth is actually much better.
Your nerves are not trying to torture you.
They’re trying to protect you by raising an alarm and asking for help.
The problem is that most people try to help their nerves in ways that either add risk
(shots, adjustments, surgeries…)
or ways that rarely fix the root issue
(stretching, generic exercises, nerve flossing, etc.).

There is a better way.

There are well-studied, highly validated methods that can rapidly reduce compression, tension, and sliding dysfunction often much faster and safer than people are told to expect.
And in my experience, if this approach resonates with you… you’re probably right.

If you’re curious and want to understand what this could look like for you, comment “Curious” or send me a message.
I love talking nerves, discs, movement, and recovery. 🙂

Image from wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_fascicle #/media/File:Illu_nerve_structure.jpg

11/26/2025

Win Stacking

You can think of it as the quiet skill that changes everything.

Most people think big change comes from big actions.
But the nervous system doesn’t work that way.

Your brain actually listens more to small wins than giant goals.
Why?
Because every small win is like tapping your subconscious on the shoulder and saying:

“See? We can do this.”

When you collect enough of these wins (even tiny ones) something powerful happens:

Your body starts to trust you again.
Your mind stops bracing for failure.
Your nervous system stops living in threat mode.
And suddenly… things that used to feel impossible start feeling safe.

This is Win Stacking.

It could be as simple as:

- Getting out of bed without rushing
- Taking one calmer breath when you feel stressed
- Loosening your shoulders instead of tensing them
- Choosing one thought that helps instead of hurts
- Doing 60 seconds of the movement your body needs

Each one is small.
Each one counts.
Each one teaches your subconscious, “I’m winning today.”

I like to have my clients focus on the Disc and Nerve Recovery Fundamentals so these wins are targeted to their goals.
I have my clients report at least three wins each week.

Most people wait for a huge breakthrough before they celebrate themselves.

But breakthroughs come because you celebrate the small stuff.

Your nervous system is always learning.
Always paying attention.
Always listening for signs that you’re safe, strong, and moving forward.

Win Stacking gives it the message it’s been waiting for.

And once it believes you’re winning…
it starts helping you win automatically.

One tiny win at a time.

11/25/2025

I want to share a huge shout out to my client, Steve Werkmeister!

This guy worked smart to take himself from:
>> painful neck, trap, and shoulder
>> lost sleep
>> low energy
>> lack of belief and vision for a healthy and free future

Shifting his mindset and helping him see some simple but key points of leverage, Steve went to work and less than 3 months later has been able to:
>> enjoy restful sleep
>> a return of his usual high energy
>> ran a 1/2 marathon pain free
>> has been busy splitting, toting, and stacking wood for the season with no pain
>> so many more wins!

I'm super proud of Steve's focus, attitude, and diligence.

Steve and I, both, are thrilled he's been able to transform his life and get back to doing all the things he loves again without suffering for it.

Go Steve Go!

If any of this resonates with you and you're curious to see if you might be able to achieve similar results even if things seem impossible right now, comment, "Curious", or message me directly.

We can have a chat and see what might be possible for you. :)

11/22/2025

Here is why it can be so easy to relieve and reverse nerve pain and irritation:

When a nerve gets irritated, the most common response is swelling.

This makes it even more sensitive.

The good news is that as soon as we remove the source of irritation and restore proper blood flow, the nerve begins calming down almost immediately.

Its irritability can drop within seconds, and swelling naturally reduces as circulation improves.

This is accomplished through proper selection of a list of simple skills to offload irritation and restore circulation.

If you're curious to know if one of these simple skills might be helpful to you, hit the Like, then message me directly or comment, "Curious".

11/21/2025

This clip is from an interview I did a little while ago. Message me or comment, "Interview", if you'd like access to the full thing.

THE PRICE OF PAIN IS IMMENSE.

This is especially true of "invisible pain" like disc and nerve issues, things you can't see but hurt more than most other sources of pain. :(
In this clip, I'm relating to the interviewer how this Price shows up for folks suffering stubborn disc and nerve issues.
It doesn't highlight this but a big reason I'm so passionate about this pursuit and helping people overcome these issues is the incredible transformation I get to witness.
It feels so rewarding to help someone begin to see that maybe they haven't been told what they need to know to recover.
Often they feel like they've tried everything but, in reality, they've likely not even seen the most simple, safe, and effective option yet.
I get to share these things with them, teach them how to apply simple Principles of recovery they can use at will to get relief, and then show them how we can shift that into a progressive and complete recovery strategy.
I'm not sure if you can imagine how that feels to be able to help enlighten someone's view, efforts, and ultimately, their life but it's like nothing else. :)

If you know someone suffering "The Price of Pain", especially the invisible kind, please take note:

They're not only dealing with something that robs all areas of their life, they're also suffering from the social stigma often of disbelief from peers and loved ones, lost patience in "why is it taking you so long?", and the internal struggle those types of things create of "why me?", "am I broken?", "am I weak?", "is this just how life is going to be?".
If you care and want to lend support, I've found the best approach is just to let them know you see them, you believe them, and you're with them.
They'll open up if they're ready and might even be open to some help. ❤️

11/20/2025

Is stubborn disc and nerve pain holding you back?

I've been there multiple times, and I know how frustrating it can be when nothing seems to work.
But what if I told you there's a way to amplify your recovery?

Introducing the Disc and Nerve Recovery Accelerator.

This is my unique approach that's helping people just like you get moving again!

Here's the deal:

By mastering the Disc and Nerve Recovery Fundamentals and applying them in a personalized, strategic way, you can supercharge your recovery process.
No more feeling like a piece of meat on the "Insurance Train."
No more one-size-fits-all solutions that fall short.
Instead, imagine having a dedicated Investigator in your corner, tailoring a plan just for you.
That's what I offer.

I'm Jeff Powell and I’ve got the education, innovation, and over 35 years of experience to help you finally solve stubborn disc or nerve pain even when other things haven’t worked.

Curious?

Drop “More" in the comments, and let's chat to see if my approach might be a fit for your needs.
If it is, I’ll be eager to get you some fast wins and, over time, we can get you back to living life on your terms.
Remember, your body has incredible healing potential.
Let's unlock it together.

As always, if it’s more comfortable for you, message me directly and I’ll walk through your circumstance and see if your specific issue is a fit for how I help people.

11/18/2025

DEALING WITH NERVE PAIN CAN BE SO EASY!

I'm sure I just made some people very mad.
And you should be.
Because I'm fully baffled why more health professionals don't know this or share this.
All too often though, what we hear instead is that we have something called neuroforaminal stenosis or some other big word implying compression of the nerve.
Sounds sooo scary!
And then we're told that there's nothing we can do except maybe a shot, or pt, or surgery.

The truth, in my experience, is so much easier, safer, and more effective!

You see, in the case of neuroforaminal stenosis, the opening the nerve passes through, the foramen, is not of fixed size even though so many people are led to believe that is the case.
There is a simple set of skills you can learn to unload pressure from the foraminal opening that leads to near instant benefit and relief for a compressed nerve.
Not only that, with some professional guidance, you can learn how to do it from home, on a plane, in a car, camping, sunbathing, or just about anywhere you need relief.
Even better, learning a simple skill like this can be the base from which you build a complete recovery strategy.

The foramen is not fixed.
It is dynamic.
This is why techniques that alter neuromuscular tone or vertebral alignment can relieve nerve root symptoms instantly.
Curious?

Comment, "Curious", or message me directly and we can chat to see if a skill like this could be exactly what you've been hoping for. :)

Image via Wikipedia.

11/13/2025

Over 10 years of crippling nerve pain, muscle soreness, and limited mobility.

Now...

>> Vacationing at will.
>> Enjoying freedom to move.
>> Bending, twisting, carrying without fear.

Let me share the timeline so you understand more clearly:

---> Teresa Willett Phillips reached out bc she'd had enough and knew that, without something changing, her later years were just going to get worse.

---> Within the first week she began to experience noteable, all-too-welcome RELIEF.

---> Within the first month, she was doing things she hadn't done in years.

---> By the end of four months, Teresa was feeling confident, capable, and eager to get back to living again!

The reality is Teresa's story isn't a miracle, or luck, or a one time thing.

Her success is what happens when a stubborn disc and nerve issue is tended to by focusing on the deeper "Disc and Nerve Recovery Fundamentals".

If you're curious what moving from fragile and in pain to eager and free looks like, please read on:

1) Unload- the threat, the thing causing your system to stay on "protect" in hyperdrive and truly unable to recover
2) Rebuild- integrated function around the "lynchpin issue" so your brain starts to trust your body again
3) Reset- head to toe integrated function so movement begins to feel natural and confident again
4) Recondition- to the level your body needs so you can enthusiastically embrace and engage in your most desired lifestyle again just like Teresa.

If you might wonder: "Could this work for me?"

I'm here. Feel free to reach out for a chat. I never "sell".

If it's a fit, I'll tell you. If it's not, I can usually still help you find a better direction. :)

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Hi! I’m Jeff Powell and I’ve devoted my entire adult life (over 30 years) to delivering a better service for my clients. My quest: To be able to engage and support you, my client, from wherever you walked in to wherever you want to go. Even if you are bed-ridden with pain and want to see yourself competing among the elite. I don’t want any “holes” in my method.

The result of this quest is Integrated Functional Therapy and Performance. Another result has been the creation of a SuperTeam of trainers at Mastery Coaching Systems,LLC (go like that FaceBook page too!) in Manchester, Missouri. We truly have the ability to meet any client at any point in their development and offer them the next best steps to their personal quest! This is such a satisfying place to be for me and for my team at Mastery Coaching Systems,LLC!

The Latest!: We have launched a new program called, Super Charged Training! This system, coupled with our one-of-a-kind muscle specific technology demonstrates dramatically accelerated results for muscle, tone, strength, recovery, performance and more. Since it is so unique and yields such amazing results in such a short time, we are happy to offer a complimentary “taste test” for you, your team, your company or organization. We can answer all your questions but we prefer to prove it to you.

Here are some of my qualifications and experiences for those of you wondering:

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