The Body Part Nobody Talks About That Controls Your Pain | John Welch

What if the root cause of chronic pain, poor posture, and recurring injuries isn’t where you feel it—but how your entire body is organized?

In this episode of Across the Table, host James Finochio sits down with John Welch, owner of Freeborn Fitness, to break down the science and philosophy behind the Freeborn Neck Protocol—a system designed to restore the body through proper alignment, movement patterns, and nervous system regulation.

John explains why the nuchal ligament, a largely overlooked structure in the neck, may play a critical role in:

• Posture and spinal alignment
• Neurological signaling
• Full-body strength and coordination

Throughout the conversation, we explore:

• Why traditional strength training often leads to injury
• The real reason pain patterns (like sciatica and back pain) repeat
• How fascia, ligaments, and movement patterns shape the body
• The importance of time under tension for ligaments vs. muscles
• Why most people skip the foundational steps of movement: regulation, orientation, and integration

John also shares his personal story—from growing up with chronic pain and injuries to developing a system that helps people rebuild their bodies through low-impact, highly intentional movement.

This episode is ideal for listeners interested in:

• Chronic pain relief
• Posture correction
• Functional fitness
• Holistic health and movement
• Injury prevention and recovery

Whether you're an athlete, someone dealing with long-term pain, or just trying to move and feel better, this conversation offers a new framework for understanding how the body actually works.

🔗 Connect with John Welch: freeborn.fitness