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Have you ever wondered why some pain persists despite countless treatments? The answer might lie deeper than muscles and joints, hiding in your nervous system's reflexes.

John Iams, the brilliant mind behind Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT), joins us alongside his son Erick to share how this revolutionary approach has transformed pain treatment. Trained as a physical therapist in the 1960s, John had the rare opportunity to study under Dr. Janet Travell, the same physician who treated President Kennedy's notorious back pain. This connection to medical history sparked John's lifelong quest to understand how our bodies process and maintain pain patterns.

What makes PRRT so remarkable is its understanding of our "primal wiring." Rather than viewing the body as needing to be lengthened or strengthened, John recognized that our nervous system operates on reflex patterns that can be "rebooted" like a computer. This insight allows practitioners to resolve pain issues that other approaches can't touch, often in just one session. From treating Vietnam veterans with severe injuries to helping elite athletes overcome chronic tightness, PRRT addresses the underlying neurological patterns that keep us locked in pain.

The conversation delves into fascinating territory: how emotional components trigger physical pain, why modern technology keeps our nervous systems perpetually upregulated, and simple techniques you can use at home (like a powerful diaphragm reset). We explore how athletes particularly benefit from PRRT, as their intensive training schedules often leave their nervous systems in a state of chronic sympathetic activation that no amount of stretching can release.

Whether you're dealing with persistent pain, working with athletes, or fascinated by the intersection of neurology and physical therapy, this episode reveals how our primal reflexes might hold the key to lasting relief. Ready to understand pain from a completely different perspective? This conversation might change how you think about your body forever.

To learn more about PRRT check out https://www.theprrt.com/