Root Cause Archives - Rodger Duckworth Physiotherapy

Trauma is not always a singular event

Trauma is not always a singular event - but it is yoursMany people assume that trauma must involve a single dramatic or catastrophic event — something large, obvious, or life-threatening.…

Pain is Not Always Physical

Understanding the Body–Mind Connection with PainMany of us grow up believing the body is like a machine — if something hurts, something must be broken. But the human body isn’t…

The importance of Social Connections

The power of community and making social connections to our healthThere is great power in community and in the power of social connections and being together. There is also the…

Dissociation – Losing the Connection

Losing the connection with your physical selfDissociation is when we lose connection with our physical self and from a somatic point of view when we lose contact with the felt…

Trauma? What Trauma?

Trauma? What trauma? I haven't had trauma. "Trauma? What trauma? I haven't had trauma. I had a great childhood."Maybe you did, but there is a fascinating question I sometimes ask people…

Do you laugh when you feel like crying?

A common coping strategyDo you laugh when you really feel like crying? This is a common coping strategy that you may see in someone or experience yourself.Of course, it is…

Labels are not always helpful!

Labels can be a hindrance and here is why…..Talking diagnostically, labels can be a very useful and important communication tool, it is scary for people when something is not working…