There's a poem by Charles Bukowski called "Rolling the Dice." I first read this back in the day-day and honestly forgot about it. But here it is—showing back up right in the middle of this life transformation I'm going through 🔄 Funny how that works, right? The things we need have a way of finding us again when we're ready to actually hear them. This poem hits different now. It's raw. It's uncomfortable. And it's exactly the reminder I needed about what it means to fully commit to something—not halfway, not when it's convenient, but all the way 💯 I wanted to share this with you all and see if it resonates with anyone else here 🤔 Rolling the Dice - Charles Bukowski If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. If you're going to try, go all the way. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision, mockery, isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you’ll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you’re going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. All the way You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It’s the only good fight there is. Do any of you have a quote, poem, or piece of writing that keeps circling back into your life at just the right moment? Something that finds you when you need it most? Drop it below 👇 I'd love to hear what's been speaking to you lately.

Why It Matters for Healing and Injury Recovery: There's a moment in recovery—sometimes in the quiet of early morning, sometimes during a particularly difficult PT session—when you realize that the weight you've been carrying has shifted. Not disappeared, but shifted. Often, that shift begins with something deceptively simple: noticing what's good. What Gratitude Really Is: Gratitude isn't about pretending everything is fine when it isn't. It's not toxic positivity dressed up in inspirational quotes. At its core, gratitude is the practice of intentional attention—choosing to notice what sustains you, even when your body feels broken. When we're in the thick of physical pain—recovering from surgery, working through a sports injury, rebuilding after an accident—our minds naturally fixate on what's wrong. This isn't a character flaw. It's survival wiring. The brain is designed to scan for threats, to remember danger, to prepare for the next setback. Gratitude practice gently interrupts this pattern. It doesn't silence the alarm system; it simply reminds us that the alarm isn't the whole story. Finding light even in the midst of difficulty The Science Behind the Practice: Research has shown that consistent gratitude practice physically changes the brain. It strengthens neural pathways associated with dopamine and serotonin—the same neurotransmitters that influence our experience of pain. People who maintain gratitude practices report better sleep, reduced inflammation, stronger immune function, and greater resilience in the face of physical setbacks. For those recovering from injury, this matters deeply. Pain perception is not purely physical—it's mediated by our mental state, our stress levels, our sense of hope or hopelessness. Gratitude doesn't eliminate pain, but it can change our relationship to it. It can widen the aperture, so that pain becomes one part of the experience rather than the entire frame. Gratitude in Physical Recovery: Anyone who has been through serious injury recovery knows the particular frustration of a body that won't cooperate. The exercises that feel impossible. The progress that feels invisible. The gap between where you are and where you were. In these moments, gratitude can feel almost offensive—like asking someone to appreciate the view from a cliff they didn't choose to climb.

We love to talk about “stability training.” Core work, planks, balance drills — all important tools. But here’s the truth: if a joint doesn’t have adequate mobility, there’s no point in locking it down with stability drills. Think of it like this: trying to stabilize a joint without mobility is like putting concrete around a rusty hinge. You’re making it rigid, not functional. True movement requires both range of motion and control. But mobility almost always comes first. The Mobility–Stability Puzzle: Movement is seen as a hierarchy: - Mobility is the foundation — the ability of a joint to move freely through its intended range. - Stability is built on top — the control and strength to manage that range. If mobility is missing, stability can’t express itself properly. You end up with rigidity, compensation, or even pain. Picture recommendation: A simple infographic showing a pyramid with “Mobility” at the base and “Stability” on the next level above it. Caption: “Mobility creates the foundation for stability.” The Splits Analogy: Imagine someone who can drop into a full splits. Impressive, right? Now watch them get out of it. More often than not (ESPECIALLY they've never heard of Moves Method ;) ), they tuck and roll out of the position. That’s because they’ve got mobility (the ability to drop into the position) but lack stability (the ability to control their way back up using the muscles involved). If mobility and stability were in balance, that same person could press themselves back up with control — no barrel roll required. Why Mobility Comes First - Without mobility, stability = rigidity. You’re just reinforcing a limited pattern. - With mobility, stability = control. You unlock functional, adaptable movement. - Together, mobility + stability = resilience. That’s when performance and injury prevention truly thrive. Here’s the big takeaway: train mobility first, then layer stability. Otherwise, you’re just teaching your body how to be stiff, not strong.

How Nighttime Posture Shapes Your Daytime Movement Ever wake up with a stiff neck, shoulder tension, or low back pain — even though you didn’t do anything “wrong”? Chances are, your sleep position is quietly contributing to those morning aches. How you sleep matters. It's not just about getting enough hours — it's about how your body is aligned for 6–8 hours straight. Think of sleep as passive recovery time. If your alignment is off, your tissues are under strain for hours without support or movement. Over time, this can feed into chronic tightness, pain, and even poor posture habits during the day. Let’s break it down by sleep position — with visuals to guide you toward smarter nighttime strategies: 🛏️ 1. Side Sleepers: Neck and Hips in Harmony What to fix:Most side sleepers use a pillow that lifts the head but lets the neck drop. Over time, this leads to neck strain, shoulder compression, and spinal asymmetry. What to do instead: ✅ Use a contoured or thicker pillow that fills the space between your neck and mattress — not just under your head. Your neck should stay in line with your spine, not bent sideways. ✅ Add a pillow between your knees. This helps align your hips, reduces tension in your lower back, and prevents torque through the pelvis. ✅ Tuck a small rolled towel under your waist if you have a side-body curve or feel your spine sagging. 🛏️ 2. Back Sleepers: Support the Curves What to fix:Back sleeping can feel natural, but many people use high pillows that push the head forward, flatten the neck curve, and overstretch upper back muscles. What to do instead: ✅ Use a thin pillow or cervical support pillow that cradles the neck and keeps the head neutral. ✅ Add a pillow under the knees to flatten the lumbar curve and offload pressure from the low back. ✅ Keep arms down by your sides or gently rested on the stomach — arms overhead can compress the shoulders and stretch nerve pathways overnight. 🛏️ 3. Belly Sleepers: The Problem Child (But We Get It) What to fix:Stomach sleeping puts the neck in full rotation for hours and compresses the lower back. It’s the least optimal position for spinal alignment — but many people can’t fall asleep any other way.

Ever wonder why babies move so effortlessly? Why they roll, twist, and push up without any “core workout”? It’s because they follow a brilliant, natural blueprint of movement that we often lose as adults. But what if you could reconnect to that same foundation to build stronger, more functional movement today? In this post, we’ll explore three powerful positions — RT1, RT2, and RT3 — not just as “baby milestones,” but as adult movement superpowers. Discover how they shape your strength, stability, and freedom, and learn exactly how to reintroduce them into your daily routine or training. ⸻ 🌀 RT1: The Head Leads the Way What is RT1? RT1 (Reflex Turning 1) is the first stage of turning development in infants, usually around 4 months. Here, movement begins with the head and upper trunk, while the pelvis stays quiet. This sets the stage for independent head and neck control and dissociating upper from lower body — foundational skills we need throughout life. Why it matters for adults ✅ Looking over your shoulder when driving. ✅ Rotating to reach for something behind you without twisting your hips. ✅ Supporting healthy neck mobility to reduce tension and headaches. RT1 helps us reclaim healthy cervical and upper thoracic mobility, crucial for efficient, pain-free movement. ⸻ 🌊 RT2: Rolling from the trunk What is RT2? By about 4.5–5 months, infants enter RT2. Here, they begin using segmental trunk rotation, involving the pelvis and trunk muscles to roll onto the side. This phase represents our first real experience of diagonal movement and integrated trunk control. Why it matters for adults ✅ Rolling out of bed. ✅ Throwing, swinging a racquet or club. ✅ Transitioning through twisting movements in sports or daily life. RT2 restores our ability to move the spine segmentally, engage the oblique system, and coordinate the entire trunk — all keys to powerful, safe rotational movement. ⸻ 🐯 RT3: Prone and Proud What is RT3? Around 5.5–6 months, babies progress to RT3: moving fully onto their belly and supporting on their forearms or hands with the head up and trunk extended. This phase builds strength for future crawling and sitting.