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Lower Back Pain in Columbus: When High Achievement Meets Hidden Strain
pain relief, recovery, fascia education, joint hygiene, mental resilience Nic Bronkall 9/28/25 pain relief, recovery, fascia education, joint hygiene, mental resilience Nic Bronkall 9/28/25

Lower Back Pain in Columbus: When High Achievement Meets Hidden Strain

If you’re a high achiever pushing through stress and tightness, back pain isn’t just physical. Learn how joint hygiene, space, movement, strength and emotional reset bring lasting relief.

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Bodywork vs. Massage: What’s the Difference?
Pain Relief, Recovery, Fascia Education Nic Bronkall 9/14/25 Pain Relief, Recovery, Fascia Education Nic Bronkall 9/14/25

Bodywork vs. Massage: What’s the Difference?

Massage relaxes. Bodywork rebuilds. Here’s why fascia-focused bodywork in Columbus creates results that last longer than a spa massage.

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Why Your Hamstrings Stay Tight (Even After Stretching)
pain relief, recovery, performance training Nic Bronkall 9/7/25 pain relief, recovery, performance training Nic Bronkall 9/7/25

Why Your Hamstrings Stay Tight (Even After Stretching)

Your hamstrings aren’t short, they’re protecting you. Stretching works best when paired with stability, strength, and fascia-focused bodywork.

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Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Stability, Stress Tolerance, and Better Movement
Breathwork, Stress Relief, recovery, core stability Nic Bronkall 8/31/25 Breathwork, Stress Relief, recovery, core stability Nic Bronkall 8/31/25

Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Stability, Stress Tolerance, and Better Movement

Diaphragmatic breathing isn’t belly breathing. It’s the foundation of stability, pressure regulation, and resilience. Learn how to practice and train it here.

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Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief in Columbus: What Really Works
pain relief, recovery, fascia education Nic Bronkall 8/31/25 pain relief, recovery, fascia education Nic Bronkall 8/31/25

Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief in Columbus: What Really Works

Still stretching your neck and shoulders with no relief? Learn why pain keeps coming back and how fascia-focused bodywork changes it.

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Joint Hygiene: The Missing Link in Pain, Recovery, and Performance
joint hygiene, recovery, fascia education Nic Bronkall 8/27/25 joint hygiene, recovery, fascia education Nic Bronkall 8/27/25

Joint Hygiene: The Missing Link in Pain, Recovery, and Performance

You brush your teeth every day. Why not your joints? Learn why joint hygiene is the missing piece in pain relief, recovery, and lasting performance.

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Myofascial bodywork and breath led recovery for high performers in Columbus, Ohio.


Led by Nic Bronkall, a massage therapist, strength coach, and breathwork specialist focused on deep structural change and nervous system health.

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