England Coaching

03/22/2026

🚨PAIN DISCUSSION🚨

Our brains are efficient. Think about how we learn to read.

At first, we decode every letter. But as we get better, we stop 'reading' every word and we scan and filter.

We use what we already know to predict what’s coming next. This is a brilliant survival strategy, but it can lead to a bit of 'cognitive bias.'

Our brain does the exact same thing with our bodies.

When we feel a sensation, the brain immediately scans its historical library:

'Have I felt this before?'

'Is this what my neighbor had before their surgery?'

'Am I safe right now?'

Sometimes, the brain gets too good at scanning for threats. It begins to infer danger where there is only normal sensation. It’s like a hyper-sensitive smoke alarm going off because you’re just toasting bread.

The alarm is loud and real, but there’s no fire.

The 'tissue issue' isn't always the main cause. Sometimes, it’s the volume setting of the alarm.

The good news?

Just as we trained our brains to read and filter information, we can retrain how it processes these signals. We can learn to turn down the 'protection' volume and turn up your physical capability.

03/13/2026

What might be holding you back from physical tolerance to movement?

Living with pain is exhausting... what if there was something you can do about it.

Here are 6 yellow flags we should talk about when living chronic pain.

Failed treatment whether that is physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, reki, injections, or any other naturopathic care. Somethings clearly missing, what is it? it's a concept called PNE+ and I plan to spend the next 6 months and thousands of dollars to better help and serve those who are willing to trust me with their health.

Family concerns: whether it be abuse, neglect, stress associated to lack of acknowledgement or feeling overwhelmed... this is a deep topic that is often overlooked. I'm not claiming to be a psychologist, but a professional provider of education and physical care.

Fear and anxiety: Have you ever avoided movement, activities, or desired experiences due to limitations of pain. Are you turning down opportunities that make life more worth living and enjoying out of fear of pain or "re-injuring" yourself? This one is all too common with us living with chronic pain. In fact this was a pivotal experience myself going from bodybuilding and power lifting to a goal of maintaining health optimally.

Ongoing pain: When we live in pain it can affect multiple things. Irritability, lack of sleep, lack of social interaction, lack of movement and activity. Unfortunately those things only led to increase pain, stress, irritability, etc.

Job issues: When we cannot perform the work we do or the work we love it can effect our identity, our way of making a livable wage which in turn spirals into other complications and issues already expressed in this message. We also are less inclined to show up as our best to work. Being passed over for opportunity, pay raises, promotions, etc.

Different explanations: One person says one thing while another person says something contradicting. It's exausting and confusing. The sad reality is multiple providers do not interact across scopes of work. So your MD, Physical therapist, Massage therapist, or Chiropractor are not very likely to cross communicate care and looking at things from their perspective opposed to possibly your perspective.

If you're looking for the nuance in how you can take back your life and live the life you're eager to get back to... be sure to follow, share and favorite my content so it's not missed!

03/07/2026

Chronic pain patients cost about $31k per patient per year in US.

Chronic pain is on its way to be the biggest epidemic globally

Want to know what got me back into health and fitness coaching?

I got tired of seeing the same people suffer with aches, pains, and limitations in physical therapy or fall victims to drug abuse.

33% if individuals with chronic pain can get better with the right coaching via pain reduction with 50% improve function and tolerance to enjoy life again.

Outpacing medications like Gabapentin with a 16% success rate for pain
Antidepressant SSRI with 14% success rate for pain

The Number of people needed to harm ( harmful side effects)
Good coaching: no damage done
Gabapentin: around 1 in 10 people
Opioid: 1 in 13 people
Antidepressant SSRI: 16

I'd admit I'm terrible at social media marketing as for the application and outcomes... the science and research on success speaks for itself.

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Mosley Combined physiotherapy and education is efficacious for chronic low back pain 10.1016/s0004-9514(14)60169-0
Louw A Diener, Butler, Puentedura. The effect of neuroscience education pain, disability, anxiety, and stress in chronic muculo skeletal pain, 2011 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.07.198

Louw A Diener, Butler, Puentedura. Efficacy of pain neuroscience education on musculoskeletal pain a systematic review 2016. 10.1080/09593985.2016.1194646
A systematic review and meta-analysis of pain neuroscience education for chronic low back pain: short-term outcomes of pain and disability: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2232003

03/05/2026

There's a cliche concept that most people overlook and may have heard time and time again....

Trial and error > Pivot trial and error > Pivot > Some success meet capacity > Pivot-- trial and error > pivot > some success and meet capacity > fall off track... Pivot trial and error > Pivot > Some success ... "Got lucky"

02/22/2026

Shoutout to a great group at BioMechanic physical therapy in Virginia Beach! It’s a blast out here, having the opportunity to share insights to optimize upper and lower extremities!

02/20/2026

If I hadn’t walked to a local restaurant and drove, I would have never looked back to appreciate this.
Virginia Beach

02/20/2026

Not a typical IHG the view and access to boardwalk is your sole purpose for visit

02/20/2026

I’m in Virginia Beach this weekend teaching and decided to walk to the grocery store.
Thinking about high protein, flavor profile preference and overall health here’s what I got:
Chicken tenders- 🌶️
Cookie butter granola 😋
Granny Smith apples
Question chips- BBQ
RX Bars 🥚
And Starbucks instant coffee ☕️

02/20/2026

As we fade into spring time the weather changes. The snow melts and you begin to see people out walking and running. There's a spark of excitement that hits.. you've been wanting to do that half or full marathon and you're procrastinating because you're unsure how to ensure success... here's your call to succession:
https://englandcoaching.com/product/16-week-marathon-program/

Unsure if it's the right fit, reach out to me and we can talk about how I and many others have completed countless marathons and ultra-marathons.

Dig down to find the other capable person inside of you with this challenge. Half or full marathon. You're set up for success with everything you need!

02/19/2026

You've tried programs before. Something always flares up, life gets in the way, or the coach just doesn't get your body.
This is different because I've spent 15 years learning how to build people up, not break them down.

02/16/2026

The Potential Hidden Hero for Women’s Reproductive Health?

By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach ____________________________________________________________________________ 2-3 Minute Read There is a lot of discussion on efficacy for overall health physically, mentally, and cognitively when it comes to taking supplements like creatine. However, a question comes up often with pre and post-natal clients and patients that I encounter..... When you hear the word "creatine," you might think of big muscles and protein shakes. But for women, this simple supplement is actually a powerful tool for health. Especially when you are thinking about having a baby, are already pregnant, or are recovering after birth....

Discover the benefits of creatine for fertility, fetal neuroprotection during pregnancy, and postnatal recovery. This guide covers safe dosing protocols, why creatine monohydrate is the ideal form, and essential considerations for those on plant-based diets

02/15/2026

On every walk there are a thousand things that can fill you with joy. You just have to look closely.