Is RAPID Too Good To Be True?
Or are we just used to not getting results fast? Pain, stiffness, or movement that feels “off” aren’t always tissue problems. Sometimes, they’re nervous system problems. And that means they respond differently, and faster, than most people expect. RAPID isn’t “too good to be true.” It’s just based on how the body actually works when threat is reduced and the brain gets new information. Curious? Read on…or better yet, come try it.
INJURY RECOVERYRAPID NEUROFASCIAL RESETPAIN RELIEF
Oakmont Physio
12/30/20252 min read
Are quick results impossible? Is it the new snake oil?
The results we see in RAPID aren’t magic, fake or rare. They make total sense once you understand how the nervous system actually runs the show.
“The body can change at the speed of the nervous system.” — Dr. Bob Rakowski
This is the key because the nervous system impacts everything.
➡️ It controls movement
➡️ It controls muscle tone
➡️ It controls your threat response
➡️ And it can change instantly
Which means…when you can influence it in the right direction, the body can change instantly too.
That’s why we see someone’s range of motion explode in seconds.
That’s why pain drops before tissue could possibly remodel.
We just had a patient come in who had to wear orthotics for the last 20 years and after one treatment, the orthotics are out and her feet are stable on its own.
And no—it’s not placebo.
It’s neurobiology. If the pain or restriction is neurological, it needs a neurological approach—not just mechanical symptom chasing.
So What Makes RAPID Different?
We look for threat, not just “tightness”
Pain isn’t always weak glutes or angry trigger points. Sometimes it’s the brain saying:
“Nope. Not safe."
That guarding, bracing, and movement restriction? That’s a threat response, not a flexibility issue.We use sensory input to interrupt the pain loop
Good sensory input can override protective output. When the brain gets intense, clear tactile info, it goes:
“Wait—what’s actually happening here?”And boom—old pain patterns get interrupted.
We use inflammation on purpose (not by accident)
Some therapists try to avoid inflammation. We use it intentionally via neuro-inflammatory signals to wake the system up and force a re-evaluation.
It’s not tissue damage.
It’s new information for the brain to reassess.We pair it with movement (because that’s the brain’s native language)
Clients move during techniques because movement updates:
➡️ the cortical map
➡️ proprioception
➡️ motor planning
➡️ perceived threat
It’s like handing your brain a brand new OS and saying: “Try moving now.”
The Real Secret?
You don’t need weeks for tissue to adapt before someone moves better.
You need seconds for the brain to decide it’s safe.
Relief isn’t the end goal, though you may find it, it’s the gateway to doing the deeper work without your body slamming the brakes back on.
Bottom Line: RAPID isn’t too good to be true.
It’s just faster than what most of us were taught to expect.
And when you stop trying to change tissue first and start changing the information, the body responds exactly how it was designed to:
Immediately.
Curious if this could work for you too?
If you’ve been stiff, sore, or feeling like your body just isn’t listening to you anymore—maybe it’s time to try a different conversation.
We’ve got Jetta Pulido, the only RAPID NeuroFascial Reset specialist here in Vancouver, who geek out on the nervous system (because yes, it really is that powerful). She's got openings Tues/Thurs and would love to see how she can help.
👉 Come try a session.
Worst case? You leave understanding your body better.
Best case? You leave moving better than you have in months.
Either way, you're better set up on a path to find lasting relief and strength.
(Stay tuned for our next post to find out how.)