Acute Injury Massage by Pete Connolly

05/27/2025

Working with fluid in the body, Lymphatic and interstitial fluid, is integral to all of my sessions. Fluid moving with ease = health, vitality, fluid not moving with ease = stiffness, aches, pain, poor ROM, poor brain health, swelling, and so much more.

Working with this 'Newfound Organ' is a back door to helping restore lymphatic flow to an area of the body that has been impacted or compromised in some way.

These fluid-filled spaces were found in the body’s connective tissue

10/12/2024

Part of pain recovery often involves learning how to connect with our inner world, learning how to reconnect with parts of our body that have become numb or isolated. Fight or flight often can still be present in our nervous systems, waiting for us to reset. This breathing technique is one tool to help center and ground us.

This guided breathing exercise is offered by Georgina Miranda, mountaineer, athlete, activist, and entrepreneur, in the context of sports. It is an excellent centering technique to use anytime. Connecting to our bodies helps us process so much we are not aware of, it supports our physiology, helping us recover from falls, injuries and so many challenges in life. Try it!

Breathe into challenging movement with a longer exhale, whether that be hitting laps on the stairs, running, hiking, climbing, or a high intensity workout.

03/24/2024

I always appreciate articles that expand our awareness of the body.

Fascia is more important than previously thought. Here’s how, and why, you should care for yours.

02/28/2024

Meniscus pain can be a showstopper, as with most kinds of knee pain. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the shin and thigh bones, each knee has two menisci. In two separate instances, I’ve seen meniscus pain relieved by releasing the origin of the pain which reside...

02/20/2024

It’s time to consider the reality that when we are ‘resting’ post injury or surgery, our bodies may not be getting the rest we think they are. We make the assumption that when we are resting, they are. There are actions we can take to ensure our body is indeed healing during this critical time...

01/22/2024

Finally stepping into blogs and videos this year....

You can receive excellent treatment from an impact to the face or chin!