Jenna Smith LMT

09/22/2025

🧠 Not all pain is the same.

One of the most important parts of my job is figuring out what kind of pain you’re actually dealing with—because that changes how I help you.

Here are the 3 main types:
• Nociceptive pain → This is pain from actual or potential tissue damage. It’s usually mechanical or inflammatory in nature (sprains, cuts, inflammation) and tends to follow predictable patterns—certain things make it worse, certain things make it better.
• Neuropathic pain → This comes from irritation or injury to the nerves themselves. It can feel sharp, burning, shooting, or even electric-like (sciatica, diabetic neuropathy).
• Nociplastic pain → This one’s trickier. It happens when the way the brain and nervous system process pain becomes altered. The result is often widespread, out-of-proportion pain with heightened sensitivity (like fibromyalgia).

👉 Knowing which type of pain you’re experiencing allows me to target the right systems—whether it’s working with the tissues, calming the nervous system, or helping your body reset its pain processing.

That’s why my sessions aren’t just about “where it hurts.” They’re about why it hurts—and what we can do to change it.

🧠 Pain isn’t one-size-fits-all.

As therapists, distinguishing between pain types is important for assessment and treatment planning.

• Nociceptive pain → Driven by actual or threatened tissue damage. Often mechanical or inflammatory in nature, with predictable aggravating/relieving factors (think- sprains, cuts, inflammation).

• Neuropathic pain → Originates from injury or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. Characterized by burning, shooting, or electric-like qualities (like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy).

• Nociplastic pain → Results from altered central pain processing, without clear tissue or nerve damage. Often widespread, disproportionate, and associated with hypersensitivity (like fibromyalgia).

📌 Identifying the mechanism helps us tailor interventions — whether addressing tissue, modulating the nervous system, or supporting central processing.

09/19/2025

I have appointments available on Sunday, 09/21. That’s pretty rare!

09/18/2025

Fascia isn’t just wrapping around your muscles — it’s one of the biggest players in pain and movement.
When fascia gets tight, it can throw off your whole body and cause pain. RAPID works by “talking” to your nervous system through the fascia, helping reset pain and get you moving better.

Fascia isn’t just “packaging.”

It’s a neurofascial system packed with nerves, immune cells, and connections that drive pain, mobility, and healing.

Here’s why it matters…

✅ Fascial restrictions don’t stay local, they disrupt global tensegrity and movement patterns
✅ Fascia is highly innervated, making it a major pain generator
✅ Manual therapy provides mechanical stimulation that resets tone and pain in the CNS
✅ Immune cells like macrophages and neurochemicals like substance P make fascia active in inflammation and repair

🔑 The RAPID difference
We don’t just “release fascia” — we use it as a neural interface to reset the nervous system, reduce pain, and restore movement.

Pain is the key factor. Fascia is the doorway. 👍🏻

09/11/2025

Frozen Shoulder – Why It Hurts & How I Help

If you’ve dealt with frozen shoulder, you know how brutal it is. Simple things like reaching into the cupboard, putting on a shirt, or even trying to sleep can turn into a battle.

Here’s what’s really happening: the tissues around your shoulder joint get irritated and inflamed. Over time, they stiffen up—causing two big problems:
🔹 Pain (often worse at night)
🔹 Stiffness (lifting or rotating your arm feels nearly impossible)

This isn’t just “tight muscles.” It’s your body protecting itself—and it can drag on for months or even years if you don’t interrupt the cycle.

That’s where RAPID NeuroFascial Reset comes in. With RAPID, I help:
✅ Calm irritated nerves so pain eases up
✅ Target the sticky, protective tissue around the shoulder joint
✅ Unlock movement so exercises and daily life become easier again

Frozen shoulder doesn’t have to control your life. With the right plan, you can get back your mobility and your nights of sleep.

👉 Struggling with shoulder pain that won’t quit? Let’s talk. A Corrective Pain session may be exactly what you need.

08/29/2025

✨ Big news to share! ✨

I’m honored to announce that Jenna Smith LMT was voted a winner in the 2025 Guide to Florida, Best of Florida contest under the Holistic & Naturopathic Practice category!

This award means so much because it’s not about me—it’s about all of YOU. Every vote came from someone who believes in the work I do, and every client who has trusted me to help them move beyond pain has made this possible.

Thank you for your support, your referrals, and for spreading the word that faster, lasting pain relief is possible. My mission has always been simple: help people get back to doing the things they love without being held back by pain.

Here’s to continuing to serve our community and helping more people discover what life feels like on the other side of pain! 💙

08/28/2025

If you have had a Corrective Pain Session with me or you have just listened to me geek out over pain science...you know that I believe inflammation is important! This quick fact post tells you why.

Inflammation is such an important piece of the body's healing process. We have been taught to be quick about reducing inflammation but more and more research shows that is also a quick way to interfere with healing!

Want to let your body take care of itself? NO ice! NO anti-inflammatories! Move, move, move!

When you're injured or infected, your body kicks into action with inflammation, helping to protect, heal, and repair itself. It's your body's natural defense mechanism at work! 💪

Check out our blog to learn more.

08/28/2025

✨ From Debilitating Migraines to Getting Her Life Back ✨

When Sherry had migraines, she didn’t just deal with the pain — she experienced all the classic symptoms plus something terrifying: numbness on one side of her body. She tried everything with little relief.

Out of her own struggle, she and her husband Rob developed RAPID NeuroFascial Reset. Today, in the town where RAPID was created, it’s the go-to treatment for migraines because of how effective it is at calming the nervous system, releasing tension, and giving people their lives back.

Here’s the best part for you: you don’t have to fly to Canada to find relief. RAPID is available right here, and my clients are experiencing the same kind of life-changing results.

One of my most recent clients, a fellow massage therapist, said after her first session:

“If you have ever experienced tmjd or migraines this woman has the skill to help you!! The release of tension was immediate and has maintained.”

💡 If migraines or TMJ have been stealing your time, energy, or joy — let’s change that.
📅 Book a Corrective Pain Assessment with me and see if RAPID can help you, too.

👉 https://www.jennasmithlmt.com/book-now

08/24/2025

I worked on my dad again today—but not for his back this time.
💡 That’s the cool part. His back has actually been doing really well! 🙌 The pain that used to take over his days has calmed down so much that he’s not even thinking about it anymore.

But now… his right knee has been giving him trouble.

And here’s the thing about pain that most people don’t realize: when one area starts feeling better, the nervous system often “tunes in” to the next place that needs attention. It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion. The biggest, loudest pain gets addressed first (his back), and then the quieter, underlying issues (his knee) finally get noticed.

From my training, this makes a lot of sense:

✨ When inflammation and restrictions are cleared from one area, the nervous system has the space to recognize discomfort elsewhere.
✨ Plus, the back, hip, and knee are all connected through the same fascial line (thank you, Thomas Myers!). So it’s not surprising that these areas would influence each other over time.

The body is constantly adapting, shifting, and communicating. Pain isn’t random—it’s the nervous system’s way of saying, “Hey, this part needs help too.”

Seeing my dad walk more comfortably with less back pain has been such a huge win for him. Now, working on his knee is the next step forward. Healing doesn’t always happen all at once—it’s a process, and the body tells us where to go next if we listen.

👉 If you’ve ever felt like your pain “moves around,” you’re not imagining it. Your nervous system is simply bringing new layers to the surface.

08/21/2025

✨ What is RAPID NeuroFascial Reset (NFR)?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of pain—whether it’s low back pain, migraines, or even that stubborn shoulder that just won’t move the way it should—you’ve probably tried things like massage, stretching, or medication with limited results.

That’s where RAPID NeuroFascial Reset comes in. Unlike massage, RAPID works directly with your nervous system to “reset” how your body processes pain and tension. Think of it as hitting the refresh button for your muscles, fascia, and nerves—helping your body let go of pain patterns it’s been holding onto.

✔ Sessions are short (usually under 30 minutes)
✔ Relief is often noticeable right away
✔ Results tend to last longer than traditional approaches

I see people every day for things like:

➡️Headaches & migraines
➡️TMJ & jaw pain
➡️Frozen shoulder
➡️Low back pain & sciatica
➡️Carpal tunnel
➡️Plantar fasciitis
➡️Post-surgical or scar tissue pain

If pain has been slowing you down, there is a way forward—and you don’t have to keep pushing through it.

💬 Curious if RAPID could help your situation? Send me a quick message and let’s chat.

08/15/2025

📣 Your local pain nerd reporting for duty 🤓

I geek out over understanding pain—because the more I know, the more I can help people get rid of it.
Honestly, I think my family is sick of hearing me say, “I read this cool article the other day…” but I can’t help it. Pain science is fascinating!

If you’ve been living with pain that just won’t quit, it’s not always about “tight muscles” or “getting older.”
Sometimes, your body’s alarm system just needs the right reset.

That’s what I do—help calm your nervous system, release restrictions, and get you moving comfortably again… without endless sessions or a lifetime of pain meds.

I’m right here in Crestview, ready to help you get back to the things you love—faster.

📅 Ready to see what’s possible? Book here: https://www.jennasmithlmt.com/book-now

08/13/2025

💰 The Real Cost of Staying in Pain

It’s not just the ache in your back, the stiffness in your neck, or the throbbing in your knee.

Pain costs you so much more than you think:

🚫 The hobbies you’ve had to give up
🛑 The trips you’ve cancelled
⏳ The time you’ve missed with family
😣 The frustration of another doctor visit or another pill that doesn’t really work

Some people spend years (and thousands of dollars) on massages, stretches, gadgets, supplements, and appointments that only give short-term relief.

What if you could stop chasing temporary fixes and start getting to the actual cause of your pain?

That’s exactly what I do in my Corrective Pain Relief Sessions.
✅ Short, targeted treatments
✅ Fully clothed and movement-based
✅ Designed to help you get back to doing what you love—faster

📅 If you’ve been waiting for the right time to take your pain seriously, this is it.
Don’t spend another month paying the price of staying in pain.

👉 Book your first session here: https://www.jennasmithlmt.com/book-now

08/12/2025

Learning to help with inflammation was one of the biggest benefits in learning RAPID. The more we learn about pain, the more we seem to be seeing that chronic inflammation (or “old” inflammation) is a major piece of the pain puzzle.