Understanding the nervous system for training and rehab is critical

All that we are is brain derived.

All forms of training target the brain, whether you recognize it yet or not.

I love teaching this to our clients and students.

Do you have trouble with your squat?

Timing issues with an athletic movement?

Pain during a specific movement?

Balance problems?

These are all brain issues.

We just haven't been taught to think that way!

Our culture and industry is fixated on all pain and movement problems being a structural issue.

I can't remember the last time I helped someone with a structural issue.

Really! Why?

Because everyone's structure is different.

There is no perfect structure.

So we call movement with pain a "structural problem" and we call non-painful movement "good movement".

But, can you have what looks like optimal structure and movement and still have pain?

Absolutely!

Can you have what appears to be horrible structure and movement but experience zero pain?

Yes!

How could this be?

The reason is because the brain is the governing system that mediates pain and performance.

So understanding how to target a persons nervous system for training and rehabilitation is critical for success.

At TMP a pull-up is not just a pull up!

About the Author:

Taylor Kruse, recently featured in Men's Health, is dedicated to empowering you with the truth and tools for improved health and performance.

His inspiration stems from more than 10 years of education and coaching through systems like Zhealth Performance, The Burdenko Method, and various movement practices.