Kayla Duncan LMT

04/19/2026

Anxiety and chronic pain are connected!

Anxiety, just like chronic pain, can be a symptom of an overactive nervous system. Hyper sensitivity and central sensitization amplify feelings of pain and distress.

Stress management and nervous system regulation can reduce pain and anxiety.

Massage therapy can help!

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04/19/2026

CSF: IDENTIFICATION OF A NOVEL PATH FOR CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) DRAINAGE OF THE HUMAN BRAIN

"The current and accepted model of CSF drainage in humans suggests CSF drains from the subarachnoid space into the sagittal sinus vein. Here we identify a new structure in the sagittal sinus of the human brain by anatomic cadaver dissection. The CSF canalicular system is a series of channels on either side of the sagittal sinus vein that communicate with subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid via Virchow-Robin spaces."

"We verify our previous identification of CSF channels in the neck that travel from the cranial base to the subclavian vein. Together, this information suggests a novel path for CSF drainage of the human brain that may represent the primary route for CSF recirculation."

- Pessa JE

Image: Authors

CSF (yellow) drains from the subarachnoid space through arachnoid granulations into the sagittal sinus vein (blue). Sagittal sinus venous blood exits the cranium through the jugular foramen to enter the internal jugular vein.

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04/15/2026

04/13/2026

This is the best explanation I’ve seen of the benefits of stretching.

04/13/2026

My understanding and practice has evolved so much over the last five years that you might not believe where I started out versus where I am now! I pretty much disagree with most of the trendy information being perpetuated in the wellness and manual therapy industries. If you can handle the truth, ask me what I think about something 😁

04/12/2026

Inspiration / Expiration: Analysis by physio_fixers

“Although breathing seems automatic, it involves a fascinating muscular choreography. Here I explain how the push and pull of your rib cage works:
🔹 INHALATION (Taking in air) ⬆️

It's an active process! The main protagonist is the diaphragm, which contracts and moves down to make room for the lungs. Additionally, neck muscles (such as the sternocleidomastoid and the scalenes) and the external intercostals pull your ribs upward and outward, as if opening an umbrella.
🔹 EXHALATION (Releasing air) ⬇️

At rest, it's a relaxation process, but when you exhale forcefully (like during exercise or blowing up a balloon), your abdominal muscles come into action! The re**us abdominis and obliques contract to push the diaphragm upward, while the internal intercostals pull the ribs downward to expel the air.

Why is it important to know this?

Understanding the mechanics of your breathing helps you improve your posture, perform better in your workouts, and better control stress through deep breathing.”

- PhysioFixers

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04/12/2026

Glute massage is so important especially for low back pain.

04/10/2026

Just wanted to share a few pictures I recently took of my office! I love my work space ❤️ , ,

04/08/2026

I love doing my leg lymph massages while lying down! Work smart, not hard.

04/07/2026

My face when someone says they don’t like massage 🤨