Muscle Activation NY

10/10/2026

"The flare in my back has calmed down significantly, and my neck pain is almost gone.”

As a caregiver, Roseann spends so much of her time focused on someone else’s needs. That can make it easy to put her own pain and recovery on the back burner.

That’s why caring for the caregiver matters too.

We’re always grateful when clients share that they’re feeling a meaningful difference in pain and mobility after an MAT session.

If you care for others every day, you deserve to feel better too.

10/01/2026

Arthritis…what is it? And what causes it?

When someone is told they have arthritis, the standard advice dished out is usually centered on managing symptoms with a hefty portion implying that there’s not much to be done about it.

Let’s dig deeper…

Alot can be said for how the body is aligned and how its joints are being loaded.

How are the muscles functioning to improve or worsen the condition?

What can be done to distribute forces evenly through the body?

That is where the conversation gets interesting.

Watch the full video to hear how we look at arthritis from a Muscle Activation Techniques perspective.

Have you dealt with arthritis in your knees, hips, spine, or other joints? What have you done to manage it?



Educational content only. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

Ever wonder what arthritis really is?

Is it simply age? Overuse? Inflammation? Or could there be more happening around the joint over time?

In my next video, I’ll share how I look at arthritis differently — and why I think the bigger question is not only what hurts, but why that joint has been under so much stress.

Which joint gives you the most trouble — knees, hips, hands, shoulders, or somewhere else?

09/17/2026

Back and hip pain after a sports injury can change the way you move, train, and recover.

Jason came in after MAT was recommended by someone he trusted. After his session, he shared that he felt “significantly better” and appreciated Ed's thorough approach to addressing what he was experiencing.

We’re grateful for the trust, Jason — and for taking the time to share your experience.

If pain or movement limitations are keeping you from doing what you enjoy, it may be worth looking at how your muscles are functioning.

09/11/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

I know that frustration personally.

At one point, I had already worked with several highly skilled professionals — and I still could not walk normally.

That experience made me ask a different question:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰?

There may be more happening around the nerve, the muscles, and the way the body is functioning than one diagnosis can explain.

Watch the video to see what that experience led me to start looking for.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀? 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.



Educational content only. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.

08/26/2026

I went to four professionals, and I still couldn’t walk normally.

They were skilled at what they did. But in my particular case, something was still missing.

That experience with sciatica eventually forced me to look at the problem differently — and it had a major influence on the way I work today.

I don’t want to give away the story yet.

Next week, I’ll share what happened, what I tried, and what finally made me start asking different questions.

Have you ever dealt with sciatica that just wouldn’t go away?

Follow for the full story.



Personal experience shared for educational purposes. Individual conditions and outcomes vary.

07/18/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

MAT looks at whether muscles can respond and support movement the way they should. When certain muscles are weak or inhibited, the body starts to compensate — and that is often when tightness, instability, or pain begin to show up.

This is also why MAT has helped many clients who felt like they had already tried everything. Instead of only chasing the symptom, we look at what may not be supporting the body underneath it.

If your body still feels off no matter what you have tried, it may be time to look deeper.

07/11/2026

There’s something deeply reassuring about finding someone who truly understands what your body is going through.

Patricia has trusted Ed Morand on and off for years, and what continues to stand out to her is not just the care she receives — but the personal concern, the thoughtful approach, and the confidence that she is in the right hands.

Ed has helped her through different issues, including knee pain. But like many people, it was never just about one painful area. It was about being heard, understood, and helped by someone who takes the time to look deeper.

If you’ve been dealing with recurring pain or movement issues and feel like you’re still searching for the right help, you’re not alone.

07/02/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆?

In many cases, yes.

Pain and tightness are often your body’s way of protecting you. When a muscle becomes inhibited or temporarily shuts down, your body limits motion and creates tension to hold you back from moving into a position it does not trust.

That is why things can feel stiff, guarded, or uncomfortable.

When the right muscles are activated in the right way, that protective pattern can ease — and sometimes the change is significant.

If your body keeps holding back, it may be time to look at how it is functioning.