The True Cost of Massage for Pain Relief

Understanding the biomechanical factors behind muscle tension can shed light on why massage therapy, in isolation, might not offer a comprehensive solution to musculoskeletal problems....

Animal Flow, Injury, and the Quest for Results

As individuals immerse themselves in Animal Flow, their bodies adapt specifically to these unique movements. However, these adaptations may not necessarily enhance overall fitness or...

Liquid Gold: Exploring the Healthiest Cooking Oils for Everyday Meals

To start understanding why animal fats should be your primary source of fat intake we need to take a look at the evolution of our...

Beyond CPAP and Mouthpieces for Sleep Apnea

It's also worth noting that while devices like sleep apnea mouthpieces offer temporary relief, they might not address the root cause of the condition. If...

Rest and Relaxation: How to Relax, Why You Can't Relax, and What's Getting In Your Way

The truth is, stress and relaxation, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, are two sides of the same coin. Understanding how to shift your mind...

What are EMFs and 8 Things you can do

Functional Patterns seeks to improve human movement, as well as the human lifestyle. A major component of this involves living in accordance with natural law....

Psychedelic Therapy: Exploring Potential Benefits, Concerns, and Limitations

Psychedelics are not going to solve our widespread mental health and pain issues. We know entire industries are crafted to profit off of symptoms instead...

Stretch Induced Force Loss

The Truth About Hip Thrusts: A Functional Patterns Perspective

Hip thrusts have been lauded as the quintessential exercise for glute strengthening in contemporary fitness regimes. This article explores hip thrusts from the Functional Patterns...