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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. :)

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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. :)

11/11/2025

Want to avoid chronic pain?

Get a clear, progressive, and mindful recovery plan moving asap.

It's not important if it's complete.
It's important to get started.
Let your results guide you as you take each step.

By definition, chronic pain is pain that's lasted around a year.
Once you hit that point, the odds of recovery become much more slim.

However, don't let that stop you!
Odds are many of those people have started to become complacent having had to adjust so long that they begin to believe that "this is it". :(

I've helped so many people suffering years of chronic disc and nerve pain begin to turn things around in days.
You just need the right approach for your body and your circumstance.

What's the big message?

Get going.
Pay attention to results, not promises.
Trust your gut.
Keep looking.

I've got faith you'll find your solution.

PS: If you want access to the full interview I did recently, comment, "Access", and I'll get you connected.

If you're hurting, have tried "everything", and just don't know what to do next, comment, "Access", and I'll reach out to help you get a more clear view.

11/03/2025

IT'S DONE!

"INSTANT STRENGTH: Tapping into your reserves of strength and recovery" is finally complete.
And I couldn’t be more proud of what’s inside.

Here is a gigantic fact you may not know:

Most people don’t realize how much strength they already have inside them.
They just can’t access it.
Why?
Because the brain and body aren’t working together the way they’re meant to.
So you end up feeling weak, unstable, or in pain even though your system still has power left in the tank.
It’s not gone.
It’s blocked.
I built this mini course to help you unlock those reserves fast!
No fluff.
No nonsense.
Just the real process I use with clients who’ve been stuck for years, and finally find strength again when nothing else worked.
You’ll learn how to:

>> Reconnect the brain and body for immediate access to hidden strength
>> Activate recovery systems that have been dormant
>> Feel powerful and stable again without overtraining or pain cycles

If you’ve been living under that cloud of exhaustion, weakness, or constant tension…..and you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this is where it starts.
If you want access to Instant Strength, drop “Instant” below or send me a message.
I’ll send you the link personally.
Be warned though people don’t just watch this one.....they feel it!

10/29/2025

We all know pain hurts.

But what most people who aren't suffering don’t realize is that pain also costs.
I call it The Price of Pain.
Because pain doesn’t just take away your comfort, it takes from every area of your life. :(

It steals time from your family.
It drains your patience and energy.
It chips away at your confidence.

And before long, it starts showing up in your mood, your work, and your relationships.
I see it all the time.
Someone starts with a small pain; a neck, a shoulder, a back.
They try to tough it out.
But months later, they’re not just hurting physically, they’re living smaller.

They stop doing the things they love.
They cancel plans.
They avoid movement because “it’s not worth it.”

And quietly, that pain becomes a thief that keeps taking.
In a recent interview, the host shared his own story and the moment he realized pain had cost him more than just physical comfort.
You can listen to his words in this short clip attached to this post.
If you’re living in that place right now, I get it.
I’ve been there myself.
And I want you to know that there’s a way for you to stop paying that price.
Keep going, keep looking, your solution is out there. :)

10/27/2025

Therapists and trainers know, one of your biggest risks of future pain and injury is a right-to-left movement imbalance.
And if you’ve been dealing with pain, stiffness, or weakness that never seems to go away, there’s a good chance this is what’s really behind it.
Most people attack it with the usual stuff:
→ Stretch the “tight” side
→ Activate the “lazy” side
→ Strengthen the “weak” side
But you’ve probably noticed… it never fully works.
That’s because the imbalance doesn’t start in your muscles.
It starts in your brain.
You literally have two brains.
A right and a left.
When those two aren’t communicating well, your body loses balance.
One side overworks.
The other side disconnects.
And you end up chasing symptoms that just rotate around.
So, you stretch.
You strengthen.
You activate.
You get short-term relief.
Then it’s back again, same pattern, same pain, same frustration.
It’s like Whack-a-Mole with your body.
The real fix comes from teaching your brain hemispheres to work together again.
When that happens, your muscles rebalance automatically.
Pain fades.
Strength returns fast.
That’s what I walk people through in my upcoming "Instant Strength" mini course.
It’s how we stop chasing symptoms and start solving the actual cause.
If you’d like early access to the Intro I’ve already created, just comment “Intro” below or DM me and I’ll send it to you personally.

10/24/2025

Did you know that you have the capacity to unlock Instant Strength even and especially if you suffer disc and nerve issues?
---> Comment, "Instant Strength", if you'd like access to the Introduction Video for my upcoming mini-course!
Most people think progress means more work: more reps, more effort, more time.
But your nervous system has power waiting on standby, it just needs the right signal to release it.
You already have untapped strength that your brain simply isn’t allowing you to use yet.
Not because it’s broken but because it’s protecting you.
Ready for the super cool part?
You can learn to access that strength instantly, without training harder or pushing through pain.
It’s not magic, it’s your nervous system.
When you learn to work with it, not against it, you can also unlock another hidden power:
your body’s parasympathetic potential, the natural system for rest, recovery, and regeneration.
That’s what I explain in the Introduction video of my upcoming mini-course, Instant Strength, how to connect these systems and access more of your strength right now.
If this idea resonates, drop the phrase, “Instant Strength”, in the comments.

10/23/2025

If you’ve been living with nerve pain, you already know that it doesn’t just hurt physically.

It wears on your patience, your confidence, and sometimes even your hope.
Here are some of the most common frustrations I hear from people every week...
Which number below do you relate to most right now?
Type the number (or numbers) in the comments (I read every one personally).
1) The pain feels endless: It flares up when you sit, stand, walk, or even try to sleep. It can make you feel trapped in your own body.
2) Nothing seems to work long-term: You’ve tried PT, chiro, massage, meds, stretching, maybe even injections… and it still comes back.
3) It's robbing you of your life: The workouts, playing with your kids, staying focused at work. Everything feels harder than it should.
4) Fear of it getting worse: That quiet worry in the back of your mind: What if this never goes away? or What if surgery is my only option?
5) Conflicting advice: One person says rest, another says push through, and Google gives you 10,000 answers. None of which feel right.
If any of these hit home, you’re not alone.
And you’re not broken.
There are answers, and your body can change when the right systems are addressed in the right order. 🙏

10/16/2025

A very invisible yet preventable source of suffering.

Most people never fully recover from disc or nerve injuries ... or from any injury really.
You might not feel pain all the time anymore or even at all, but things are different if you haven't committed to a full recovery.
That's just a fact.
Why does that matter?
Unrecovered injuries alter your entire system changing how your brain reads your body, affecting your movement, your balance, and more.
If all we look at is balance, as we age, one of the greatest risks of early death is falls.
I don't think it's a great leap to say unrecovered injuries make you more prone to early death, or greatly reduced quality of life at least.
So what's the difference between not feeling pain any more and being fully recovered?
Remember Shrek?
Recovery has layers, like an onion or a parfet. ;)
Getting out of pain is only one layer.
There are several others and each has it's own demand.

I've boiled it down to 4 simple, not easy, but simple efforts:

>> Unload the "threat", the irritation at it's source, otherwise your brain will keep changing movement in a protective, bracing, restrictive way.
>> Rebuild integrated function of the body parts involved by helping the "scaffolding" muscles that prepare the joint for movement and the "mover" muscles that create the movement to reconnect with the right timing again.
>> Reset the major head-to-toe patterns of movement of your body so you can enjoy fluid, graceful, safe movement again.
>> Recondition your body to be able to handle the lifestyle you choose in a free and unlimited way!
I call this approach the IFP System.
If something in this post speaks to you, please feel invited to message me with the letters, "IFP" so we can have a chat.
PS: to offer support, please hit that Like or Share this post. :)

10/12/2025

Here's a short bit of an interview I did a little while back.

If you're dealing w stubborn disc and nerve issues, I hope you find this helpful.

Most people think recovery is all about the body, muscles, nerves, joints, and tissues doing their work.

While that is part of it… but it’s not the whole story.

Every moment, your body sends information up to the brain: pain, pressure, movement, balance, and tension.

The brain sends signals back down to guide how your body responds.

That’s the receive and transmit part most professionals focus on.

But there’s a third piece that matters even more: how the brain interprets what it hears.

If the brain’s “translation” gets off it's mark.

Because of stress, old injuries, fear, or inflammation, it can start to misread what’s really happening.

>> A safe movement can suddenly feel dangerous.
>> A minor signal can be processed as pain.
>> The body starts to protect itself by tightening, weakening, or hesitating.

Lucky thing that the brain’s interpretation isn’t permanent.

With the right training and feedback, it can learn to see the body clearly again.

When that happens, healing speeds up.

Strength comes back.

Then you can start feeling like yourself again.

If you’ve been doing all the right things and still feel stuck, maybe it’s not your body holding you back.

It might just be how your brain has been reading the story.

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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.

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