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Articles

This hub brings together insights from researchers, clinicians, and leading voices in areas like pain science, fascia, and hands-on therapy. Each page highlights a specific theme or topic, with short summaries and links to experts, talks, and articles for those who want to dig deeper. It’s both a learning tool and a way to stay connected to the evolving conversations shaping how we understand the body and support healing.
These topics are here for educational purposes and to support, not replace, medical advice.
​Feel free to explore, follow your curiosity, and enjoy learning more about the body we all live in. 
​ -Joe Liguori
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Shoulder Pain and Movement
Learn how the shoulder’s joints, glide, and coordination can influence pain, pinching, and ease of movement.
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Lymphatics & Fluid Movement
Why fluid dynamics matter and how to support it with self-care.
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Vagus Nerve, What's All The Fuss?
Discover how the vagus nerve connects body, brain, and emotions — and how to support well-being.
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Understanding Disc Issues
An overview of common lower back disc findings and how they relate to pain, movement, and recovery.
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Hypermobility and Fascia
Hypermobility, EDS, and fascia: understanding complex symptoms guided by research from Dr. Tina Wang.
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About Tendon Pain
Understanding tendon pain and tendinopathy with insights on causes and recovery.
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The Neuroanatomy of Acupuncture
Explore acupuncture through the lens of modern anatomical understanding.
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What is Pain?
Understand pain, its different types, and how recovery is possible.
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​About Trigger Points
Learn more about these sensitive areas in your muscles and fascia.
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Fascia Shear & Lower Back Pain
How reduced glide between fascia layers may contribute to pain with insights from Dr. Helene Langevin.
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Why Does Fascia Stiffen
Exploring how fascia, stress, and tissue changes contribute to that stuck or tight feeling.
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Understanding Stress, Tension, and the Nervous System
How the nervous system holds patterns, and how the right support allows connection and change.
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Factors in Pain Recovery
Recovery isn’t always linear, healing often involves learning how to find balance within changing conditions.
 
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  • Practitioners
    • Gavin Crisp
    • Claire Rees
    • Joe Liguori
    • Tanya Friel
    • Debbie Southworth
  • Services
    • Osteopathy
    • Acupuncture
    • Myofascial Release
    • Massage Therapy
    • Cranial Therapy
    • Ortho-Bionomy
  • About us
    • About us
    • ACC info
    • Pricing
    • Join us
  • Articles
  • Contact us
  • Book now