The Muscle Doc Method

Here I’m treating a MCL sprain on Bellator Fly Champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane.

Rear naked chock got you down?!? The rear naked choke is the highest percentage submission in MMA and Nogi grappling, however sometimes the submission is not finished as the attacker attends. The goal of the attack is to occlude the carotid arteries to induce unconsciousness, however this only happens if the hold is on the anterior portion of the neck. When the arm is wrapped around the jaw, the damage will be much different. When the arm is placed over the jaw instead of t...he neck, there will be simultaneous compression and lateral shear force on the temporomadibular joint (TMJ). The job of the TMJ is mainly for mastication and respiration (eating and breathing), and not designed to endure shear force from blunt trauma. If an opponent does not tap from the submission hold, potential jaw injuries include subluxation or dislocation of the mandible on the maxilla. As you can see by the picture, the champion wraps the jaw and pulls to the right, compressing the right TM joint and shearing the left side TM joint. How awesome of a fight was that!!

Repost from @cooplovesjiujitsu Take care of your body... another much needed sesh with the @themuscledoc .... now I'm ready to #grapple the up coming week ..... #whysoserious #muscledocmethod #therapysession

Repost from @jonny_mansour Slipping and throwing #headmovement -Did cupping therapy for recovery with @themuscledoc in case you guys were wondering what those marks are

I used a combination of active release and cupping therapy to improve my clients Lat activation for training and paying purposes. A great foundation and future for this young 23 y/o in the Men’s Physique division. #bodybuilding #sdfitness #cardio #ifbb #npc

WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ... I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa. For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.... For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters. With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales. Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0. Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend. Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine. Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday. Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal. Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come. So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different. So be kind ~ when you can choose to be anything, choose kindness

To reiterate ...my office will remain OPEN!!! 1. My clients over health and well being depend on it! And after a week or 2 of staying at home with your family- let’s face it you’ll need to get out of the house!! 2. Pain management is essential medical necessity that is protected by the governors mandate. 3. I’m a small independent business owner with no employees and I typically only see 6-8 people a day, therefore I have minimal traffic into my office. ... 3. Im taking strict precautionary actions by sanitizing my office space in between clients. Trust me it’s clean! 4. I have extended my hours from 9am-8pm M,T,W,F, and Sunday. 5. For those negatively impacted financially by our circumstances, please DM. I will be having a sliding scale payment fee to help the best that I can. We are all in this together! 6. Your health and well being is always a TOP priority. Please note that I have been monitoring the situation through the CDC website and other reputable sources to have a greater understanding of key signs and symptoms that distinguish this virus from the common cold. 7. If any of many clients have a symptoms or any thoughts that are feeling sick, the appointment is immediately cancelled. If you have any questions please feel free to message me directly. Im honored to be of service to you!

What’s good Fitfam!! Quick update for you all... 1. I will remain open. To many people depend on me and I’m not about to let you down. 2. Back pain, shoulder pain, sciatica pain, or any other form of pain is still going to go on with or without the corona virus. ... 3. Because of the strict requirements by the state of California and the California acupuncture licensing board, I possibly have one of the cleanest offices in San Diego. 3. I got YOU! I have extended my hours from 9am-8pm M,T,W,F, and Sunday. Many of you are now home because of work, travel, school cancellations, or gym closings. Now is the PERFECT time to give your body the extra care and address those painful areas. 4. For those negatively impacted financially by our circumstances, please DM. I will be having a sliding scale payment fee to help the best that I can. I’m a small business owner so I feel you ..for real! 5. Did I mention that I have toilet paper and hand sanitizer!!! Yes read that again! No additional charges!! 6. All kidding aside, your health and well being is always a TOP priority. Please note that I have been monitoring the situation through the CDC website, and not social media/or news media blasting us with click bait misinformation. My training as a medical volunteer in places like the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, with numerous viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and other infectious diseases has taught me how to perform my job in high risks environments. So use this as an opportunity to take care of your self and the pain that has been nagging you for years. DO IT NOW and make the best of this scenario! In Health and Wellness, Christopher Brenner L.Ac, A.R.T The Muscle Doc See more

Team work makes the dream work! Another photo shoot in the books!! It’s been great working with these two who have helped me create my vision! Photographer: @darrellalonzi Model: @fit2njoy #blessed #blessedaf #thirdeye #manifesting #cocreator #livingmydream #bossmoves

Rehab is training to gain the things you’ve lost; training is to gain the things you’ve never had! - Text me @ 858-444-5835 for more info. Over 8 years of clinical experience. MMA, NPC and IFBB Pro Athletes. Therapeutic Outcomes Dont lie! #mma #bellator #10thplanetjiujitsu #npc #ifbbpro #bodybuilding #physique #figure #bikini #fitfam #sandiego #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #sdfitness #socal #weightlifting #fitlife #crossfit #strengthtraining #powerlifting #bossbabes #chicswholift #triathlon #soccer