Restoring Human Movement (Dr. Sebastian Gonzales: Sports Injuries | Physiotherapy | Chiropractic Spo)
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| 01 Mar 2017 | Overcoming Injuries With Paralympian Billy Lister | 00:43:16 | |
I have known Billy for the last 3-4 years as a patient but now after his care with me completed I see him as a friend. When he came to me we were treated conditions he sustained from running. If you could see his running mechanics you would understand why he changed to only cycling. I don’t say this to bash on his running ability but more from an “is it worth it” standpoint. He is an extremely competitive guy and as we spoke we found cycling would be a better sport for him to excel without repeated injury.
Billy is an incredible cyclist and you’ll hear the story of how he smoked me when only really having one functional leg. Billy goes over is story of having a stroke at the age of 17 and continued on to have a professional cycling career. He has ups and down along the way… very inspiring.
Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @billylisteriii Visit our site for references on this session http://www.P2SportsCare.com. | |||
| 11 Apr 2018 | Hip Pain In Endurance Populations With Tom Fletcher | 01:07:45 | |
Dr. Tom Fletcher shares some of his observations about hip pain in endurance populations. Runners, cyclists and triathletes will be interested in this podcast session. Tom and I met years ago, working at an Ironman Triathlon. He is a triathlon junkie himself and is a great example of a treating doctor who gets into the culture of his patients. He practice in Sandy UT, just outside of Salt Lake City. Some of the topics we go into are:
And what day is the best to have a long ride in Utah. I’ve known Dr. Tom for years. As you will be able to tell on the podcast we have fun chatting. Dr. Tom Fletcher’s Bio: Dr. Tom Fletcher was raised in the Salt Lake Valley with his two brothers by his parents. He attended Brighton high school where he was involved with Rugby and as many Lake Powell trips as possible. After high school Tom moved on to the University of Utah. While at the University of Utah, Tom met his wife Delilah and continued his love for team camaraderie and athletics. It was not till Tom had nagging rugby injuries in college that he then sought out chiropractic care. The rest, as they say, is history. Tom attended Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. While in California, Tom excelled in academics and patient care for a variety of conditions. He was able to further his education by attending post-graduate programs such as Active Release Technique, Graston Technique, and HandsOn Muscle Therapy. California also offered the unique opportunity for Tom to volunteer in many events as a student intern. These events included: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Cal Bearathon Triathlon, Bay Area 24-Hour Bike Race, Nami Walk for Multiple Sclerosis, Los Gatos Ballet, and many more. California also helped Tom develop his love for triathlon. During his first race he thought his lungs were going to explode as he climbed the Berkeley hills. Since then Tom has tried to compete in as many races as time allows. Races such as Stanford Treeathlon, Cal-Poly Triathlon, Wildflower Triathlon, Cal Bearathon, and the San Francisco Marathon to name a few. Upon returning to Utah Tom has continued his athletic and post-graduate academic goals by working with chiropractic mentors to improve his skills in patient-based care. Tom has also had the unique opportunity to work with fellow Ironman triathlon doctors. One of Tom’s proudest accomplishments is being on staff with fellow IRONMAN doctors at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, IRONMAN Coeur D’Alene, and IRONMAN Arizona. Dr. Tom Fletcher’s Contact: Instagram: @WasatchHealth Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/82 Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 14 Feb 2018 | Beyond the Bands: Corrective Exercise For Knee Rehab With Scott Dunaway | 01:05:15 | |
Many of you have spent tons of time with physio bands if you’ve had a knee injury. In this podcast session, I speaking with Dr. Scott Dunaway, who is all about the band... but also getting beyond it. Rehab exercises, as all exercises, have progression and regressions. Bands are great when they’re needed but your rehab should go well beyond the band.
These are just a few of the topics we hit. Dr. Scott Dunaway is a chiropractor and owner of ChiroStrength in Clarksville and Nashville Tn. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and Entrepreneurship. After this, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree is from Logan College of Chiropractic. Dr. Dunaway is full body certified in Active Release Technique, which brings most of the treatment focus around the soft tissues themselves and not just the joints. After 3 years in a more traditional chiropractic practice, he shifted his focus toward the concept of Movement as Medicine, specializing in sport rehab and educating clients on the importance of Better Movement quality. This focus in the clinic has shifted to embracing the E-health model as clinician, consultant and educator under the Chirostrength brand though e-books, e-courses, and various social media outlets. Videos Correlated:
Reach him: Email DrDunaway@ChiroStrength.com Instagram: @chirostrength Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/74 Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 10 Oct 2018 | Answering Facebook Group Questions From Members | 01:02:42 | |
I started a closed Facebook group with the goal of improving our patient education and communication, so we can all accomplish better outcomes with these people who’ve trusted us as guides to accomplish their goals. I think if we can improve our communication (verbal, visual and kinesthetic), we can better assist our patients in completion of their treatment plan (what that is it’s up to you) so they can accomplish their shot and long-term goals. The purpose of this podcast is not to address ways we can do educate or communicate (you can get all of that in the group). The goal was to answer some of the questions I’ve had members ask me.
Here’s the questions/ talking points verbatim as they came to me after I asked, “What would you like to see from this group?”
Join the Facebook Group HERE Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 27 Dec 2017 | How Dr Stuart McGill Would Explain Back Pain To A New Patient | 01:25:19 | |
Back pain isn’t the death sentence you think it is. Majority of people can get better with a little understanding and dedication. Dr. Stuart McGill PhD is a spine biomechanist at the University of Waterloo. Over the years, he has conducted numerous lab experiments on the human spine to figure out how much load it can take, what motions cause it to become injured and more. He’s the author of some awesome books, such as Back Mechanic: The Secrets to a Healthy Spine your Doctor isn’t Telling You, which was written specifically for chronic low back patients to better understand and resolve their condition. Dr Stuart McGill’s Bio: Dr. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. I’m honored to have him on this podcast session. Our goal today is to breakdown the common questions patients have about back pain. If you’re a healthcare provider you’ll know what questions I’m talking about:
These are just a few of the topics. Basically this podcast was designed to fit the best spinal hygiene information within an hour and 15 min block. If you’re a healthcare provider, share this with your patients. If you’re a patient, share this with your doctor or your spouse with back pain. Get the books today! Sebastian’s Youtube Channel You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor.
Here's the start of our show notes. More can be found at P2sportsCare.com - [Dr. Sebastian Gonzales] So, first off is all low back pain created equal? - [Dr. Stuart McGill]You're starting with the big philosophical questions first, well I'm going to give you probably a big answer on this, with maybe three levels, some logic, some examples. Let me reverse that a tiny bit and say well have you ever heard of non-specific head pain or leg pain, is leg pain created equal, I mean we don't even put up with such a notion, it could be torn knee ligaments, vascular complaint, a cut or whatever, so this notion of back pain, it is so non-homogeneous, and what I mean by that is one person might have back pain because they've got a disc bulge, the next person might have it for an entirely different reason, so starting out with that logic and setpoint, all back pain has a cause, and if we can obtain a specific and precise diagnosis of the pain mechanism, then we can address it appropriately, so is it created equal, right off the top three contrasting examples of back pain come to mind, think of a person who is in their mid-20s, 30s, 40s, say they work sitting at a computer eight hours a day, sitting at the computer for 20 minutes gives them back pain, and yet they can stand up and go for a three or four mile walk and that would be therapeutic, now let's take the next person who is newly retired, and they have more of a stenosis or arthritic mechanism to their back pain, and interestingly enough the precise opposite occurs, walking starts to cause back pain, and sitting down is relieving, and then I can give a third example, let's take a young athletic team, you can take a football team or a baseball team, and when you study the back pain patterns you will see that they form cluster groups, for example one team might have four stress fractures on their roster, in their back, and those stressed fractures were not caused by baseball, it was caused by the strength and conditioning coach, who was getting them to do full range of motion loaded rotations, and eventually caused a spondylitic fracture, and maybe full-blown spondylolisthesis, so each one of those would have a different time course, a different symptom pattern, and really a very different strategy to address them, and as you know in my books, I give many more examples, but there is an example, one is a programming flaw, one is the person who sits and works at a computer for eight hours, and then goes to gym for one hour at night, and basically does a bodybuilding program, and wonder why they still have pain, had they reassessed the programming to really try and create an antidote for the common stresses of sitting all day, that would be a very different approach than the older adult. So if I could just leave that notion and finish of the answer on a more philosophical level, because I've already talked about the importance of obtaining a precise, diagnosis of the pain mechanism, you know that there is no provision in the current medical system to get a thorough assessment of your back, if the patient is lucky they wait for a while and get a 15 or 20 minute assessment of their back pain, now your practice is probably different than that, I set aside three hours when I see a patient, and we do provocative testing, to really isolate precisely the specific motions postures and loads that trigger their pain, all the time I'm assessing their learning style, so I know how to coach and get what I need from the patient, I let them talk freely and they tell me about the various impediments in their life that have prevented previous attempts to reduce their back pain sensitivity, from working. Et cetera, et cetera. So that is certainly, a huge impediment in the medical system, but what that produces is many clinicians who really haven't been trained in the nuances and mechanisms of this broad spectrum of back pain, they will do some sort of non-specific treatment, to non-specific back pain, and they tell the patient there can't be anything wrong with my therapy, therefore the pain must be in your head. And the patients I get, who failed different approaches, many have been told that the pain is in their head, and this is just a pure default of incompetent clinicians, I've had people, who were on the brink of suicide, they are very solid citizens, some doctor has told them that pain is in their head, when they know it's in their back, and they can change the pain by doing different activities, or avoiding some activities, and it drives them to the brink of some of them considering suicide, so there would be a very iatragenic cause to pain with secondary issues as well, so there is a huge answer to a very huge question, I hope I didn't get too far off topic, but I really wanted to begin with addressing this idea of just generic back pain, there is no such thing, it's all specific and it needs to be sub classified and treated with precision and specificity. - [Dr. Sebastian Gonzales] Okay, you definitely didn't throw me off topic there, there are a couple of things we'll revisit a little bit there, so what I'm hearing is that first off, the majority of back pain has a logical reason, it's mechanical, and it's not in their head, is that what I'm hearing first? - [Dr. Stuart McGill] Well it does go into their head, when they have been told it's in their head, and it drives them crazy, so that's a little bit off at it depends answer, but generally speaking when their pain mechanisms are recognized, and they address them mechanically, the psychological sub issues can be resolved, but if all you do is treat the psychological through cognitive behavioral approaches et cetera, chances are that pain is going to come back to revisit them. - [Dr. Sebastian Gonzales] Okay, you said there is three kind of major categories, I guess we can differentiate back pain into, there was the young disc-based person, there was the older arthritic or stenosis, and then there was the special population athletic there in the middle, so each of them I'm guessing, they have different symptom patterns, within each collective group, let's just start with A disk young kid, are all these people going to be the same, or order different subsets in their how they feel and how they respond and so on? - [Dr. Stuart McGill] Well I teach a master level course in assessment, and the theme is we get right down to a subject category N equals one, and what that means is there are no two back pain mechanisms that are exactly the same, so if we keep slicing it down, what is the magic dose to wind down the pain sensitivity, what is the precise exercise, the order, the dose et cetera, to build that foundation for a pain-free movement, it's going to be slightly different, so you could have two people with exactly the same category, but they are in different positions in the program progression, one might be more advanced, so their program, you don't just give a person a set of exercises and say go away, there you are, you will start by establishing movement patterns, that avoid their pain mechanism and wind it down, and then you might add some hip mobilizing patterns, and then you might add some spine stabilizing patterns, and then if they eventually want to play tennis, you're going to have to add some footwork, but anyway you get the idea, when we're dealing with the person in the thorough assessment, will slice it right down, so they are a category of back pain of one, themselves. | |||
| 22 Mar 2017 | Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imagining With Mike Jablon | 00:35:24 | |
If you have spoken with me personally about clinical topics over the last 4 years you would know I love Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK or MSUS). In fact, I bought one for my clinic and unlike many doctors who would buy it to have someone else take the images, I actually learned how to do it. Why? Because it was so cool! I could actually see exactly what I was treating or I would see what cases I needed to refer out. I was and still am blown away by how detailed MSK is. Mike was the guy who taught me. He recommended I start with the Jon Jacobson Book on Ultrasound. You can find that here http://amzn.to/2moiQEq MSK is a very underused but very accurate method of imaging injuries. Do you have a shoulder, knee, ankle, hip or groin injury? Can’t get access to an MRI? Desperate to see what’s wrong? Ultrasound can see a rotator cuff tear, meniscal tear, or a tendonitis within a minute or 2. Learn all about it here. Here’s is the extensive article I wrote on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound through this link https://www.p2sportscare.com/musculoskeletal-ultrasound/ Contact Mike Jablon at http://orthopedicultrasound.net/index.html Visit our site for references on this session http://www.P2SportsCare.com. | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Mobility Stability Model For Low Back And Knee Pain | 00:38:17 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) This week's podcast is a solo discussing Mobility Stability Model For Low Back And Knee Pain. We cover how non-painful areas of your body could be contributing to your current painful condition. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 15 Jan 2020 | Ethical Billing And Coding With Sam Collins Part 2 | 01:00:16 | |
Be aware this episode is not a useful one for lay public. For clinicians, it will be gold. Sam Collins from HJ Ross Billing and Coding shares many helpful tips about modern health insurance billing/ coding for chiropractors. I went to his in-person workshop a few months ago and was blown away by how much useful information I didn't know about insurance. This is Part 1 of 2. Reach Sam Collins here: https://www.hjrosscompany.com/network-home/ PRO Chiro Online CE offer here https://prochiroonlinece.thinkific.com/courses/strength-conditioning-flexion-intolerant-low-back | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | 5 Simple Modifications For Lower Back Pain While Weightlifting | 00:41:16 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People In this week's podcast I discuss some simple plug-in modifications you can make if you are experiencing lower back pain or stiffness during weightlifting. This podcast is not be specific to one single type of weightlifting yet these methods can be used across many different weightlifting types including body building, powerlifting, strongman, Crossfit and Olympic Lifting Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Inner Knee Pain Of 1 Year Gone in a Month | 00:24:17 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ This week's podcast is discuss an awesome inner knee pain case that improves within a month with corrective exercise Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 22 Jan 2020 | Making Touchpoints | 00:58:13 | |
Touchpoints are useful in helping patients feel better and I'm not referencing manual therapies. Patients need to know that you're the one who can help them. Many times on the first or second interactions they are not ready to accept your help. It may be the 10th or 20th interaction. Today I'll unveil some way we create touchpoints in our new patient encounters. | |||
| 27 Sep 2017 | Age Related Exercise Recommendations, Strength And Conditioning For Youth, And Warm Ups | 00:44:53 | |
This is a solo podcast today on a few questions I have been asked my opinion on over the last few weeks. It should be fun!
From a Sports Medicine point-of-view, warming up will take as long as it needs to. There is not set time, but a well designed warm up should take around 15-45 minutes. Warming up before lifting should address the following:
Access the show notes. | |||
| 27 Feb 2019 | FYOB Weekend Golden Nuggets I Learned | 00:50:50 | |
Sebastian’s Book: I Will Beat Back Pain
In this episode, I cover my weekend at Fix Your Own Back (FYOB) put on by Dr Phillip Snell out in Phoenix, AZ. This was my second time to this workshop. The first time was amazing, but as expected, I learned less the second time around… HOWEVER I did learn quite a bit at dinner, the airport and after the workshop from the attending clinicians. I’ve alway be a big fan of the “after seminar learning experience.” This weekend did not disappoint. It was a great reminder of the skills I need to get better at and that I should continue to revisit some of the old skills. Enjoy
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Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 04 Sep 2019 | Is Low Back Rounding The Devil & Other Common Patient Questions | 00:51:05 | |
As I work with more low back, hip and shoulder/ neck patients and refine by communication skills, I am finding I am getting some really great questions/ concerns as they recover. This podcast episode is lay public friendly. I cover questions you may have as your back, hip or neck starts to feel better. - Is lumbar spine flexion the devil? - Can I run again? Can’t I ride a horse again? Can’t I... - I’m not getting better because... - I’ve been doing rehab exercise for 3 months... should I continue? - I feel good after a few sessions. Should I come back? What else should I be doing? Enjoy the show!! | |||
| 06 Jun 2018 | Unspoken Miscommunication Between Patients And Doctors | 00:54:39 | |
Based on my observations working with patients for the past 8+ years, I found there are a few recurring conversations I have with patients. They often bring these points up well after the first exam date. I believe these points to be their unspoken objections or beliefs about their body/ injury. When we believed the world was flat, people didn’t want to sail too far… because of the unspoken “truth” that the world was flat. I’m going to address the following “truths” patients and the public believe. Warning: Not all healthcare providers are going to agree with me on these, but many of them will. I’m ok with that. These are my beliefs that I’ve formed through experience, reading research and success with the patients I see. Here’s a link to the hip video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/OiAJ8Hsr1nQ Enjoy! Here’s the 9 points:
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Office Lease Negotiations With Mike Clem | 01:04:33 | |
I recently moved my office. Finding the perfect location was tough with lease negotiations, not knowing city zoning and what my options were. I decided to ask Mike Clem, a commercial real estate broker, to help me find a place. It went so well I asked Mike to be on after we closed the deal. If you're looking for your first office or relocating to a larger space you need to listen to this podcast. Contact Mike Clem at: Mike@originre.com | |||
| 09 May 2018 | Starting Workshops, Podcasting & Educating the Public With Ryan DeBell (The Movement Fix Podcast) | 01:24:55 | |
This popularity lead to speaking engagements, workshops, podcasts, videos, and online content creation. Sky’s the limit. During our conversation, he mentioned he has been able to grow his online business so much that he had to choose if he wanted to practice full-time or spend more time online. He picked online… why? Because he would rather help more people with understand the basics of having a health life. If you’re a young doc who posts half-heartedly on instagram or facebook, you need to listen to this podcast. Enjoy. Quotes: “I learned to draw to improve my creativity” “A lot of times when we are talking to patients, we talk to them like they’re Picasso.” “When other people make content I think, I’m glad these people are putting themselves out there.” “The people who are going to criticise you are the ones who are afraid to do it themselves.”
Ryan DeBell’s Bio: “I was born a skeptic and a cynic. I question everything and challenge the status quo. I have a passion for helping people become strong, pain free, and take ownership of their bodies. I believe being pain free and moving well is a fundamental human right. Information shouldn't be kept a secret when it can benefit so many people in such a large way. I graduated from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. After realizing I didn't enjoy the work I was doing (and sitting there writing excel macros thinking about how much more I would enjoy teaching people how to become strong, pain free, and move their body) I decided to make a change. The switch lead me to the University of Western States where I earned two degrees: A master's degree in exercise and sport science and a doctorate in chiropractic. I actually have an identity crisis at times. I don't identify well with one particular group of people based on how I was trained. My job is to help people become strong, get pain free, and move their bodies well. However I achieve that is not important (through hands on therapy, exercise instruction, a video on the internet, an e-book, a podcast, etc.). I care about helping as many people as I can in whatever way possible.” Quotes: “I learned to draw to improve my creativity” “A lot of times when we are talking to patients, we talk to them like they’re Picasso.” “When other people make content I think, I’m glad these people are putting themselves out there.” “The people who are going to criticize you are the ones who are afraid to do it themselves.”
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/86 Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | The Stiff Hip Fix- Mobility Hacks and Exercises for Pain-Free Movement Talking Points | 00:35:49 | |
Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. Tight hips holding you back? In this episode, we break down why hip mobility is the key to better performance, pain-free movement, and overall longevity. We’ll explore common diagnoses—spoiler: don’t just blame the hip flexors!—and how they develop. Learn what stiffness feels like, how it shows up in an exam, and the difference between sensitivity and actual damage. Most importantly, we’ll share our favorite sustainable mobility exercises and stretches—nature’s way—to help you move better, sit smarter, and stay active for the long haul. Tune in and unlock your hips! Enjoy! Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ Free Hip Webinar: | |||
| 12 Oct 2016 | Common Terms Your Doctor Will Use In Your Treatment | 00:19:31 | |
In this session we go over the common terminology you will be hearing throughout your time spent in rehab. Why is this important? If you want what you can do to accelerate your recovery, this is it. You need to be able to communicate with your doctor. These are very basic terms and will assist you in learning about your body. | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | Symptoms Change But A Detailed Examination is Key | 00:33:02 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) In this week's podcast I discuss a few topics with a seasoned intern, Mary Lou Garcia. Symptoms often change but this is not always a reason to concern. Examination is key and tracking of certain positive tests are key in your recovery journey. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 20 May 2020 | Dan John ism Part 1 | 00:48:24 | |
Part 1: Dan John, author and strength coach, was on the show today for a different style of interview than his typical. We talked a little about strength and training, but the goal was to get to know him and his habits better. I love Dan's work. Please visit his websites to get all of the free and paid information we spoke about. https://danjohnuniversity.com/
Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" | |||
| 26 Jun 2019 | Chiropractic Student Listener Success Story 2 With Hannah Venus | 01:14:17 | |
Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. Hannah Venus' IG account https://www.instagram.com/a_travelin_chiro/
Sneak Peak at show notes. More on the website. | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Ulnar Nerve Treatment Options Part 2 | 00:38:21 | |
Listen to this podcast to hear about more options for treating an ulnar nerve problem. This is part 2 of a prior podcast that you can find here. Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 19 Apr 2017 | Poor Motion Creates Injuries With Cody Dimak | 00:50:41 | |
Dr. Dimak was one of my top picks to talk about this concept with. Quality of motion can create injury. It can be the build up to the “straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Poor motion can create injuries of the back, hip, knee, foot and ankle… just to name a few.
Dr. Dimak and I go through some concepts about how to sit properly, how to breath, and how relaxing can relieve some painful conditions.
Book Referenced: Craig Liebenson Books http://amzn.to/2lTd9yk
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| 24 Aug 2022 | The Myth of Core Stability In Chronic Lower Back Pain | 00:34:59 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ This week's podcast is about why you may need to reconsider never lifting 20lb ever again, due to a back back. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Communication Empathy And Trust With Bobby Maybee | 01:30:48 | |
Dr. Bobby Maybee DC, was introduced to me through another guest, Dr. Kevin Christie. Through a series of emails, we came to a rough podcast topic... “How we (clinicians) can communicate to patients in a simple, empathetic and clear way.” As we started to record, it became clear to me that Bobby was great storyteller… and although he gave some great tips, I think the biggest take away was the WAY he conversed with me. My experience, clinically and socially, is that many people’s attention is better held with a story, analogies and similes. This podcast interview with Bobby Maybee ran longer than expected but as always, the best nuggets are at the end. STUDENT DOCTORS: This interview is golden as you’re getting through your first year of business. Bobby thank you for everything you do and thank you for spending the time speaking to my audience! Sebastian Bobby Maybee Bio: “Originally from San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Maybee brings a bit of that laid back coastal California charm to his practice. He moved to Portland, Oregon over seventeen years ago to attend Western States Chiropractic College. His desire to become a chiropractor was first discovered after suffering an injury serving as a medic in the US Air Force. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys the outdoors, his black lab Jett, relentlessly chasing Pacific Northwest steelhead and salmon, and spending time with his (rather large) family. Dr. Maybee believes that getting to the cause of a condition is important. He also believes that healing and recovery is a team effort, not just between teams of doctors, but doctors and patients as well. Self reliance and self determination are recurring themes in the clinic, because as a patient, you don't have your health until you own it yourself.” https://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/221895731353204/?ref=bookmarks Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 20 Dec 2017 | Slipped A Disc While Weightlifting? Listen to Seth Myers | 01:06:37 | |
I recently contacted the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) region director asking for an interview referral for the best person on this topic… her answer was Dr. Seth Myers. I thought it was funny he was the top suggestion because he is also a chiropractor. I thought I was going to be given the contact of someone who only does coaching. Dr. Myers didn’t disappoint. Trained under the ideals of Dr. Stuart McGill PhD, he gave some great pointers on how we can address and prevent lower back pain while squatting, deadlifting, snatching and more. Here’s some topics we hit: - Assessment - Direction of tolerance or increase symptoms and what it means - Disc and type of injuries - Outcome Measures other than pain - Butt Winking (Spinal Flexion) - Intra-abdominal pressure - Core work and why - How to return to lifting - Fear avoidance Dr. Seth Myer’s Bio: “My name is Seth Myers and I am a Sports Chiropractor practicing at JointFit Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Center in Manhattan, KS. I practice with an emphasis in evidence-based medicine and focus on active care. The treatment I provide is focused on empowering the patient and helping them navigate through musculoskeletal issues that are slowing them down in life. I have a masters degree in sports medicine and a handful of other certifications in strength and conditioning (CSCS and USAW to name a few). I have a love for sports, played football for 4 years in college and currently spend most of my spare time doing CrossFit and Olympic style weightlifting. I try to bring the knowledge and experience I have from years of lifting and working out with me in the clinic when treating patients and finding the best path for them on their road to a better lifestyle.” Contact him at sethmyersdc@gmail.com Website: https://sethmyersdc.wordpress.com Videos: Squat video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkQb2LJtLgo&t=175s (low res) http://www.backfitpro.com/documents/Spine-flexion-myths-truths-and-issues.pdf Pigs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11114441 Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | Case Studies and Hip Hinging | 00:46:40 | |
Recently I was schooled by an intern. Here are the cases that we were working on. See how teaching the hip hinge is dependant upon each person and what type of condition we are working with. Enjoy! | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | Sports Hernia Treatments That Work And Don't | 00:48:59 | |
The Sports Hernia 6 Step Recovery Plan Youtube Sports Hernia Virtual Surgery Playlist Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEZcNkkO24&list=PL4ia_VsGiqb_kw3iWHNkaDp5X7W3jg6mk Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Sebastian's Online Sports Hernia Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ Join us on a deep dive into the world of sports hernias, where we uncover the treatments that make all the difference. In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge strategies that athletes and medical professionals swear by, alongside the cautionary tales of treatments that fall short. From innovative surgical techniques to the latest in rehabilitation protocols, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover what truly works for sports hernias. Experts in sports medicine weigh in, sharing their insights and experiences to shed light on the most effective strategies for recovery. But it's not just about success stories. We also delve into the treatments that have left athletes sidelined for longer than expected, exploring the pitfalls and misconceptions surrounding certain approaches. With a blend of science, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, we provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the best—and worst—options available for managing sports hernias. Whether you're an athlete striving to get back in the game or a curious listener eager to learn more about sports injuries, this episode promises to be a game changer in your understanding of sports hernia treatments. Tune in and discover the keys to recovery that could make all the difference in your athletic journey. | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | Mistakes Using Exercises As Rehabilitation Part 3 | 00:36:53 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People In this week's podcast I discuss the second batch of the top 5 mistakes people make when using corrective exercises as their rehabilitation method. This will be part of a 3 part series. More to come! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation For the Clinician | 01:00:16 | |
December is the month of giving, in this podcast episode I put together my clinical pearls of shoulder evaluation from the clinicians. I've been blessed to have some great mentors in showing me how to test shoulders using the standard orthopedic and ROM testing, yet adding a dynamic aspect to the exam to see beyond reasonable doubt if this person with a shoulder issue will respond well to corrective exercise loading or manual therapy. This month on the podcast, allow me to give back. This should work in most cases of:
Here's the link to access the document and the video I mentioned in the podcast. It will not be the first email you get. It will be the second that comes 7 days after the hip email. The first will be Dynamic Hip Evaluation, the Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation, Tension Clues & Cues and then this Low back exam case study. Emails are 1 week apart to give you time to try out the information. Don't worry it will all come Enjoy! Sebastian | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Inner Arch And Plantar Fasciitis Treatments | 00:59:38 | |
Inner Arch and Plantar Fasciitis are common issues runners and triathletes deal with. Many suffer for years if they don't find the right treatment for their pain. Dr. Dawne Costantino and I discuss treatment options for Inner Arch and Plantar Fasciitis. We also cover possible reasons why you have not been getting better, despite your efforts. | |||
| 12 Dec 2018 | Complete Concussion Management With Cameron Marshall | 01:10:45 | |
Dr. Cameron Marshall was recommended to be on the podcast by a listener. Thank you Mark for suggesting! We’re going to cover all things concussion and the great part about having Dr. Marshall speak is that he breaks things down extremely well. He takes complicated concepts and puts them in very simple, but accurate terms, so if you’re not a medical person you’ll still get a ton of information from this... I know I did! He’s a wealth of knowledge as you will hear in the podcast. Enjoy! Thanks again for being on Cameron!
Dr. Cameron Marshall DC Bio: Dr. Cameron Marshall is a Doctor of Chiropractic and sports injury specialist who holds a Fellowship through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences in Canada. Dr. Marshall’s primary research and clinic practice focuses on evidence-based treatment and management of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Dr. Marshall has been a keynote speaker at several leading concussion conferences and continuing education seminars as well as serves as a Board member for Brain Injury Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with a brain injury and their families/caregivers. Dr. Marshall has also done peer review work for the Journal of Emergency Medicine and Care. In this podcast I’ll cover the following topics:
Contact Dr. Cameron Marshall DC Website: http:// Instagram: https://instagram. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ Join CCMI Network: https:// Instagram: http://instagram. Email: cmarshall@completeconcussions.com | |||
| 02 Oct 2019 | Chronic Hip Flexor Tightness Relief Case Study | 01:06:11 | |
Recently I asked my listeners about what they would like to see more of in this show in the coming year. A popular suggestion was MORE CASE STUDIES. You asked and I will provide. This case study is of a person who came into my office with on-going "hip flexor tightness" and "sit bone pain." She had already been treated with a battery of soft tissue work (Active Release and Graston), chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, glute strengthening, rest and stretching. Long story short, she was reported a 90% improvement within 3 days with my suggestions. Here entire write up can be found here. | |||
| 10 Jul 2019 | Strength Training The Acute Low Back With Cody Dimak on PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series | 01:01:48 | |
Cody Dimak is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. He is a chiropractor in Dallas, TX. In this podcast we covered how to get back to the gym after having a back injury. Squats, no problem. Deadlifting, that's the goal! Many people become afraid of taking control of their health and fitness after sustaining a back injury. We will be specifically covering lumbar disc injuries, herniations, sciatica and disc degeneration. Want to build strength again? The exercises programming we will be laying out cover a low risk, high reward method. If you're a Crossfit athlete, a runner, a lifter, and Olympic lifter or just someone wanting to lose weight, you'll enjoy this.
Within the Online Chiropractic Continuing Education Hours Course Cody Dimak convers:
Strength & Condition Of The Flexion Intolerant Back With Dr. Cody Dimak DC
Cody Dimak Bio: Dr. Dimak grew up in New Orleans, LA. He attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA on a football and academic scholarship. Wanting to apply his passion and knowledge of sports medicine, he attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO, where he acquired training in many different techniques that have allowed him diversity in his treatment options. | |||
| 08 May 2019 | Chiropractic Student Listener Success Story 1 Geronimo | 01:09:32 | |
Recently I asked if some student listeners would be willing to share their experiences of how they use the information they learn on this podcast within their schooling. I posted the request on Instagram and had a flood of people ask to be on the show to share. So, I thought it would be interesting to spend some time over a few months on learning what the listeners are saying! I learned a few things along the way :) Hopefully this interview is empowering for you as well. Thank you Geronimo https://www.instagram.com/geronimo10/
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| 25 May 2022 | Spinal Stenosis Non-Surgical Treatment Options That Work | 00:37:25 | |
This week, Dr. Dawne Costantino DC joins me for an in-depth discussion on non-surgical treatment options for common spinal conditions. We're tackling spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and osteoarthritis, exploring how conservative treatment approaches can be highly effective. Dr. Costantino and I will emphasize the importance of using pain as a guide to select the right exercises, stretches, and modifications to your daily activities. Learn how to listen to your body, understand the nuances of these conditions, and discover practical strategies to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life without resorting to surgery. We'll share our expertise and provide actionable advice to empower you on your journey to spinal health.
Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ | |||
| 19 May 2021 | 5 Simple Tips For Groin Pain | 00:35:03 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) This week's podcast we will cover 5 simple things you can do for your pinchy groin. These methods work for hip impingement, hip flexor tightness, TFL ache, and grippy hips. This is intended for everyone, not just docs. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 04 Jan 2017 | The 3 Ps Of The Shoulder Complex | 00:23:21 | |
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| 17 Oct 2018 | General Exercise Answers For the Old Farts | 01:18:28 | |
I had a listener email a great question. He asked if I ever planned on addressing some of the concerns of active seniors. The 65+ group how wants to stay active as they were when they were younger. I’m sure many of you know people like this… those older guys and girls who were complete badasses at their sport when they were younger and now they just want to keep active and participating in sports, regardless of age. The young at heart! Since this is a huge area of conversation, I asked him to clarify some direct questions he and his “old fart” friends (he called them this) would like to know about. He supplied me with a ton of talking points (listed below). Thank you Jack for supplying literally all of the topic points for this episode! I hope this is helpful for you and your boys. Keep being active! Suggested Links:
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 14 Aug 2019 | The Evidence Based Chiropractor With Jeff Langmaid | 00:55:09 | |
Jeff Langmaid, the created of The Evidence Based Chiropractor, was on the show today. Think of this episode as a human interest story with some intense moments about how to build a practice, barriers you'll hit, challenges you'll face and some tools to overcome them. Jeff hosts The Evidence Based Chiropractor Podcast Here is the link we mention for that resource. You can find his website here: https://www.theevidencebasedchiropractor.com Enjoy the show!! | |||
| 22 Aug 2018 | Fun Stories of Patient Encounters | 00:50:25 | |
In this podcast, I thought I’d do some casual, conversational stories because as I listened to the past few solo sessions, I realized something… I’ve been staying “um” way too much! I want to break myself of that, so I’ll just roll with a few fun story style this time. These are stories about clinical practice, a few “A-ha moments,” and some fun days I’ve had at work with some great patients of mine. In the future, I’m going to do way better at the “ums.” Pet Peeve. Available free email courses mentioned in the podcast
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 21 Dec 2016 | Post Op Hip - Rehab The Athlete Not The Hip Alone | 00:16:15 | |
In this session I will go the concept of rehabbing an athlete vs rehabbing their site of injury. This is from a Youtube comment about a hip injury after a surgery. | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Understanding Low Back Pain Diagnoses | 00:45:19 | |
This week, I'm taking you on a solo journey through the often-confusing world of lower back diagnoses. As a practitioner at Performance Place Sports Care, I've seen firsthand how frequently lower back pain is misdiagnosed. In this episode, we'll explore the most probable diagnoses based on the patterns we observe in our clinic, helping you understand the potential root causes of your discomfort. We'll delve into the nuances of various lower back conditions, empowering you to better articulate your symptoms and concerns to your medical team. Plus, I'll be sharing a valuable book recommendation to serve as a resource for you on your journey to understanding and managing your lower back pain. Let's work together to cut through the misdiagnosis and get you on the path to effective treatment. Sebastian's Low Back Books:
Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | Why Sciatica Comes Back - Tips From Michael Shacklock - Nerve Expert | 00:37:13 | |
Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. Discover why sciatica often returns and learn essential tips to prevent it with nerve expert Michael Shacklock. In this episode, we dive deep into the causes of recurring sciatica, exploring both common and overlooked factors that contribute to this persistent condition. Michael Shacklock, renowned for his expertise in nerve mobilization, shares effective treatment methods and discusses the latest advancements in sciatica management. Listeners will gain valuable insights into preventative measures, including exercises, lifestyle changes, and ergonomic adjustments to keep sciatica at bay. Shacklock offers practical advice for both healthcare professionals and individuals suffering from sciatica, emphasizing the importance of understanding nerve health and the role it plays in chronic pain. Learn about the science behind nerve pain, discover how to manage and reduce sciatica symptoms, and uncover strategies to maintain long-term relief. Whether you're seeking to enhance your professional knowledge or find personal relief from sciatica, this podcast provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and tackling this common yet challenging issue. Tune in for expert advice, actionable tips, and the latest research on keeping your nerves healthy and staying pain-free. Michael Shacklock's Contacts: https://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neurodynamics/ DOCTOR LINKS BELOW PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) FREE GROIN WEBINAR (LAYPUBLIC)
Sebastian Gonzales (00:41): Hey, everyone, it's your host Sebastian, with the Restoring Human Movement podcast. Thanks for joining the Movement Movement. This is your first time at a show. Welcome. You've missed a lot of different shows in the past. I think we're around 200 and almost 90 right now. We've covered various things from sciatica to sports hernias to hip pain, to neck pain, nerves, and so on. Many, many, many different things. So I've had guests on, more guests on in the past, and as of the recent years I found it easier to just sit in my own little room here and just podcast with myself or some of my associate doctors. So I wanted to have Michael Shacklock about a year ago. I've had him on before, but we got lost in communication by email a little bit because he is on the other side of the world.
Sebastian Gonzales (01:24): I've been to multiple of his workshops before. They're excellent. I've seen him speak multiple times. Every single person I know from chiropractor to PT to doctor or let's say medical doctor orthopedic that I've ever met, who's watched him speak the dang everything that he said was missing parts of the puzzle for treating people with sciatica. But I had no idea. I didn't know it. I remember one friend I've had on the show, Cody Dimak before. He said, you have to go to his workshop. Basically, if you know all the stuff that you know, this is a part that you cannot afford to miss if you're treating people with sciatica. So I thought we would call this podcast Why Sciatica Comes Back, tips from Michael Shacklock Nerve Expert. But gosh, I hope I don't change the name of the podcast, but I want it to be something really catchy and really precise for you guys.
Sebastian Gonzales (02:17): Because here's the thing, I've met a lot of people who have had lower back pain before, just generalized lower back pain. And a lot of 'em heard of, have heard of the Mckenzie Method. Robin Mckenzie was a famous therapist who put together a methodology that really, really helped a lot of people. And then for other people who have been experiencing low back disc pain, a lot of you have heard of Stuart McGill. Stuart McGill is an excellent source of information. He's well researched. He's done a lot of research on his own in his lab, and he's written quite a few books. The books, I think both Robin McKenzie and or I don't know if Robin actually wrote it, but the McKenzie institute wrote it. And McGill wrote for the lay public, I think we're excellent. Mckenzie's is called Fix Your Own Back.
Sebastian Gonzales (03:04): They have Fix your own neck, fix your own shoulder in various methods. Stuart McGill has The Back Mechanic, which I think is excellent as well. So there's these types of treatment methodologies that are synonymous with these problems. Even. I'm hoping one day to have Jill cook on for tendinopathies. And then you'd think that everybody who has these problems should probably know about these people and the information that they have come across in order to get themselves better, quicker. The sad reality is a lot of us end up having encounters as clinicians with people who have just not been doing the best things at the moment. You know, sadly and there's a lot of great information out there that we just have to become exposed to. So in this podcast, this is intended for lay public.
Sebastian Gonzales (03:54): My intention is, I want to course Michael one day to write a book, almost like Fix Your Own Nerve. You know, like he doesn't just work with sciatica. He doesn't just talk about sciatica. He talked about the whole nervous system. And so I hope his information today is clean enough and informative enough to help you guys find that there is gonna be a solution, even if he tried other things before. And then I'm hoping one day that he actually puts together a provider list of people who have been through his workshops. I think we've talked on email a little bit, and he said that possibly over the next year, he will be a little busy. But I think from my struggle as a clinician, I've met people from different areas and they say, I have this sciatica.
Sebastian Gonzales (04:36): Where should I go? You know, I wish I knew who took that workshop because I know everybody who's taken that workshop has the relevant information and can probably treat you really well with simple things and get you better faster. Now, if you're compelled in this podcast to think, you know what? I really need that type of care. I need help. I need to get better. I need to know all the things that I should be doing, should not be doing, and how to progress my care. What type of sciatica do I have? What are the causes? I need some education. You're thinking all that kind of stuff. You should find somebody who's been trained by Michael, if you can't see Michael himself, but certainly see someone who's been trained by Michael or his disciples. So you can go to neurodynamics solutions.com. Hopefully very soon he's gonna have a provider list up and find somebody who practices neurodynamics. If that listing's not up, you can certainly ask one of your local providers, Hey, do you, do you know anybody? You can even email us. There's a contact in the podcast as well. Just ask us if we know anyone around you, and we'll certainly do our best to find somebody. So without further ado, let's meet Michael. And here he has to say about all things sciatica. It's morning time, right?
Michael Shacklock (05:47): Yeah, that's right. It's 9:30 AM
Sebastian Gonzales (05:49): I thought we'd narrow the topic to sciatica more so than other types of nerve problems. And can you tell everybody why you're so qualified to talk about this topic?
Michael Shacklock (06:01): Well, that's a really good question. I find it hard to answer because even though I've been studying the area for a long time Yeah. And treating patients the more you know, the more you realize you need to know. And so people say, you know, do you know a lot? Or you're an expert? Well, maybe, but certainly there's a lot more to know. And you know, even though we do know a lot, so I'm gonna say yes, I might be an expert, but
Sebastian Gonzales (06:31): Okay. So, we're not gonna call you a guru or anything, right?
Michael Shacklock (06:35): Oh, well, just Michael Shacklock. That's all I need.
Sebastian Gonzales (06:39): Okay. So for everybody, just to give context again this is gonna be lay public based. So no big need to talk about clinical stuff. If there are clinicians listening, then they should know there's other podcasts. Taylor and Brett interviewed you very well recently too. So there's lots of other references and everybody should go to his course. So can you explain for the lay public, at least in regards to sciatic distribution, what's the difference between something like a neurodynamic problem and something more like, say a diabetes neuropathy? 'cause I think those are confused sometimes.
Michael Shacklock (07:15): Yeah, yeah. First of all, what is sciatica? Sciatica is simply symptoms. And it could be pain or pins and needles or numbness itching. It could be all sorts of symptoms in the area that would cause it, it follows the course of the sciatic nerve. So usually it's the back of your, your buttock, right? It could be anywhere in the area, the back of your buttock, right down to the, to your foot on the back surface of your leg or your lower limb. That's generally where it is. It can vary a bit because people's anatomy is not completely uniform. And, and so that's the general description. The next step is what's it caused by, because as many possible causes, you could have a little swelling in your sciatic nerve that can produce sciatica to occur. But that's not the same as low back pain with a pinched nerve root by disc, for instance.
Michael Shacklock (08:08): That can produce symptoms in the same area 'cause it's a pathway. And if you, if you think of a garden hose and you block, you block the garden hose, you can affect all the flow all the way down that hose. And so part of our, the issue from defining it for the layperson is what's, what's the cause it's a symptom in sciatic is just a symptom. The next thing is what's the cause? And that's where the health practitioner enters the picture and tries to establish that so they can plan a treatment. And so really it's symptoms in the area where the sci nerve goes. Yeah.
Sebastian Gonzales (08:42): But can I, can I ask a couple questions on those two?
Michael Shacklock (08:44): Yeah, of course. Is
Sebastian Gonzales (08:45): Is it allowed to jump, does it need to travel all the way down your leg in
Michael Shacklock (08:48): Continuity? No, it doesn't. No. No, it doesn't. You could have a buttock pain and a pain in your calf down the bottom of your leg, two areas, but it's coming from, could come from a similar general area. So that's technically a variation on sciatica. But people don't usually call it that because they're not so aware if the, if the, if someone's not, hasn't looked into the area in detail, they might say, I've got a buttock pain and calf pain. So what's the cause? Is it two things or is it one or so forth? So it doesn't have to be in continuity? No.
Sebastian Gonzales (09:18): Do they have to, does it have to feel like electricity? Are there other different qualities?
Michael Shacklock (09:23): No, no. That's a subcategory of sciatica. So if you imagine you have pain and aching down your leg, that could be sciatica. But if you had burning pins and needles or something like that, itching even, that could be a nerve called neuropathic, which means something that's related to definitely abnormal function of the axons. The little, the little, the nerves inside your nerve. But nerves have connective tissues around them as well, and they can cause aching. So different parts of the nerve can produce different types of responses from, and from a science or health perspective, we can define them differently. But for the umbrella statement, it's still sciatica. Different components of it though are different types.
Sebastian Gonzales (10:06): Okay. And so I know there's a phenomenon with sciatica that comes on with movement. You know, when you lay down, it goes away or bends forward or you kick, you know. Mm.
Michael Shacklock (10:19): And that's what I call neurodynamic pain. 'cause It's dynamic in the nerve. And a, a sort of more umbrella, or a superficial way of describing it would be movement-related nerve pain.
Michael Shacklock (10:32): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (10:33): And, and that's, that's reliant on the nerve being center to force, such as movement, stretch pressure and so forth.
Sebastian Gonzales (10:39): So there I know that with some of the patients that I've seen, we've talked about what I described as tolerances. So some of the tests that you perform to identify how sciatica or not is, or what's causing sciatica and so on. And we talked about the tension. And like, I know a lot of people who have been down the rabbit hole of looking at things, they think about pinched nerves, and where's the pressure? Can I do nerve flossing? Is that right? Should I stretch my leg?
Michael Shacklock (11:08): Mm-Hmm.
Sebastian Gonzales (11:10): You know, how do you identify which things are good for them?
Michael Shacklock (11:12): You know, I, I sort of, I feel like I'm on thin ice here because I watch, you know, you really watch social media. It's a way of life now. And unfortunately there's a lot of junk. And unfortunately the lay person is not aware of what is junk and what is accurate. And unfortunately, junk can be just low quality, good stuff, or it can be downright false. And, and so unfortunately the lay person is vulnerable to misinformation. And so if we go to flossing or nerve mobilization or stretching as you call it, there's a lot of stuff outside there saying, Hey, do this for society, do this. It might work and it might not. But the key is finding out why it's there and changing the why. And so nerve flossing is a possibility, but it's not always useful.
Michael Shacklock (12:05): Nerve tensioning or slight and so forth, or stretching is also a possibility. But a lot depends on what kind of problem you have. For example, if you are limping into your pal practitioner's clinic because you have severe sciatica, my opinion is give the person pain relief. It's pretty simple. And 'cause that's what they want. The reason they have loss function is their pain. And so why are we applying force to a nerve that's already forced on from a, we know that from a most common diagnosis, disc hernia. So we're, we are applying force to that's already forced on, and we're supposed to help. Now over time that might be true, but today I can't sleep, I can't walk and I need help. And for me, unloading or taking force off the nerve root for pain relief to me is really important for, particularly in the early stage of saying, okay, I'm not saying that, the approach is generally wrong.
Michael Shacklock (13:08): What I, but what I am saying is different stages require different needs to have different needs. So we can do different treatments along a spectrum of different mechanisms, of different ways of treating. And I, and I, it's like you, Sebastian, you know, this stuff, you'll be familiar with, okay, this person needs this type of treatment, even though it's still sciatica at, at different stages, the same medical, same classification, if you will, or label actually needs different treatments. And so that's why I really recommend that people see a health practitioner skilled in the area. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to know who is.
Sebastian Gonzales (13:42): Yeah. Well, that's why I want you to make that directory
Michael Shacklock (13:45):
Sebastian Gonzales (13:49): So, but yeah, you're right. And, and I like the, the, since I am on social media and, and you know, we try to provide context to everything that we talk about, but the hard thing is, and, and it's like a common question that we always get is, so I have side, I guess what do I do? I don't know. What do you mean you treat sciatica? Yeah.
Michael Shacklock (14:06): So yeah, I'm not saying we shouldn't put that stuff on the internet. I'm not saying that I'm just saying that, that, that the certain aspects are important and you are Right. Situation, context.
Sebastian Gonzales (14:15): Yeah. So they're all, they're all situational, I feel like, and what you mentioned to that person that limps in is maybe different than someone who's fully functional, but they can't do, you know, just a few things, right?
Michael Shacklock (14:27): Yes. The athletic sciatica can be treated differently from the severe pain sciatica. And one is a, the top one, the athletic one is just, just lost a bit, lost a bit of performance. And, and for example, a hurdler or a hundred meter sprinter or a performing artist, a dancer, a football player who's a peak performance, that a small problem for them is a big problem for them because, because their top 2% of their performance can be the difference between winning a competition and losing in the finals. And so for them, what I would see, I'm not, I'm no athlete. I'm healthy and reasonably fit, but I'm not an athlete. And so my top 2% isn't tested. So I would never know if I've got a 98% sciatic nerve, but an athlete would. And that's why they had to be treated differently. And that's why we have to go into performance strategies that are often more complex and more intricate for the athlete.
Sebastian Gonzales (15:28): Okay. So that actually brings up a i'll, I'll tangent around. I know I have a bunch of questions written down here, but let's just say since you haven't tested your, you know, your upper limit of your, your, if you have that 5% sciatica, should you just never try athletic endeavors again and just you'll be okay? Or is it
Michael Shacklock (15:49): You mean for, you mean for an athlete?
Sebastian Gonzales (15:52): Let's just say for you because like, oh,
Michael Shacklock (15:54): For me, yeah. Okay, Michael. Yeah, unfortunately, I've had experiences with patients where you, a good example, if someone had neck pain or something, and I treated them and they did really well, and they said, oh, by the way, I've had this achy brachy sciatica for about 10 years. It's only achy brachy. It's not really severe. It doesn't really stop me, but I do notice that when I do something extensive of this occasionally, can you fix it? So we did a history and he had a disc hernia and stuff like that. And, and I said, well, we'll try, well, unfortunately with him, every time I treated him, it was provoked and it didn't improve in the long term. And he may have had some adhesions or some other pathology or some other pain mechanism going on in his back or his nerves.
Michael Shacklock (16:39): And a, we, after several visits, we just agreed that it's probably safer for him not not to push it. And that was partly based on him not needing much function, high function. But for an athlete whose income, particularly a livelihood is dependent on, on, on their performance, then I would be more willing to take it further. But with closer controls, such as different types, examination neurological, make sure their nerves are okay and so forth. So I think the decision is based on the person's needs, and that's close communication with the, with the, the sufferer. And, and what they're willing to tolerate and what is safe. Because remember, we help practitioners, our requirement is to be safe, even though the patient might say, just try it. We still have to say, we think it's dangerous that we shouldn't do it. And, and so the situation is really important and requirements.
Sebastian Gonzales (17:36): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (17:38): So for me, I don't mind, I don't mind bent over and getting an extra stretch down the back of my leg.
Sebastian Gonzales (17:49): I, I, yeah, I remember there was somebody I, I, I was managing that. They were a really hard case for me anyways for the most part, things got better. And then, you know, we talked for every month or two and stuff would come back, and the amount of volume that they were doing with their sport was pretty high. They were not paid athletes. They're recreational, and that's really just what they want. It keeps them sane. And so I, you know, in so many words says it's assumed risk, you know, like, Mm-Hmm. Like, you, you don't, this isn't your day job. I know you love it, but like, you're gonna have to choose how much you wanna deal with, because it was just more highly provoked with what she was doing. But, so, but I've had some people too.
Michael Shacklock (18:32): Yeah. Yeah, exactly. And I, I, and for the, for the listener who's not a health practitioner here unfortunately, licensed health practitioners are bound by law. And that's to protect the public from, from danger. And even though someone might say, don't worry, I'll take the consequences of something extreme and risky, we're still not allowed to do it if we know that it could place them at significant risk. And again, it's a cost benefit risk analysis, and that's between you and the patient,
Sebastian Gonzales (19:24): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (19:50) Yes, exactly. It's a really good question because even though the disc injury, a disc problem pressing on the nerve root is the most common cause of sciatica. It's not the only one. And if we jump to the assumption that it is Disc hernia, when it's something else, then things might go, not go well as you want. Disc hernia presses on the nerve root, it's a bulge in the disc, or specific terms, we're gonna call it a herniation, which is the kind of more official term. And it's like a bulge in your bicycle tire. And, it can press on the nerve root. Now that the nerve root needs blood flow it's a little bit like if I were to put a small tourniquet around my arm, the upper part of my arm might be okay for a while, but then finally the veins will start bulging.
Michael Shacklock (20:35): It'll go blue, and it may start hurting. And so take the tourniquet off and it will relieve it. And that's kind of what's happening in some nerve root problems, particularly in the early stage. So if you get a lot of pressure, you can get pain, but you can also get loss of function like paralysis or numbness. And unfortunately, there's not a close relationship between the two. So if you get severe compression early, suddenly often you don't get much pain, and instead you get a weak limb, you, your foot might not be doing what it's supposed to or something like that. The other part, the other sort, is that it might not be so severe, but it's more irritating and it can be really painful. And, and so the really painful one doesn't always indicate that it is serious, which is a pain in the neck, not quite literally, but for the sufferer, I've got really severe pain.
Michael Shacklock (21:24): The problem must be serious, but actually not always, we're actually, as a health practitioner, are actually more concerned about whether you're paralyzed. So if you're paralyzed from a pressure on the nerve root, then you, particularly early, you might end up, you, you might need to get a medical consultation or some sort of radiology or something. So for me, there are, again, there are different kinds. The more severe, more likely cause loss of feeling and loss of movement. But it's not a determinative pain. Pain is often related to irritation and inflammation and loss of blood flow. So it's, there are different, well, this is why I'm sort of impressing the audience here. That type of problem is important.
Sebastian Gonzales (22:03): Some people decide to just wait it out.
Michael Shacklock (22:05): Mm mm Yeah. Then wait it out. I personally find the wait out approach controversial. Now there are two for the listener.
Michael Shacklock (22:16): There are different parts. We read research. We learn what the clinical trials show. We, you know, we, we learn what happens when you don't touch something for a long time, don't treat it. Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (23:10): And my opinion is that that's, that's horrible because from, from a political perspective, we help practitioners that are not really doing very much. We, we are supposed to help people, and if we're told that we can't help you and it doesn't work, then that, that, that's a failure as far as I'm concerned. Mm-Hmm.
Sebastian Gonzales (24:23): Okay. Yeah. Actually, one thing that I've had people ask me a bit is, well, the position you gave me, it does feel good when I'm in it. I don't really have the problem, but it just comes back. So it really doesn't work. So what do you, what do you think, you know Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (24:39): Like what's the point? That's what that Yeah, that's exactly, that's where the balance between transient benefit or temporary benefit has to be married with long-term needs. My feeling is if, or if, we did a recent pilot study on putting people into this position to relieve pressure on their nerve root in hospital. They arrived at the emergency at the hospital with severe pain and they were assessed them and, and so forth. And, we found that people who got, they've got this position to open their frame in and, and prove their pressure on their nerve root transiently did much better at a week than the ones who didn't get it.
Sebastian Gonzales (25:18): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (25:19): But that's not, that's not long term as you say. And so my feeling is keep adding to it like a yo-yo going upstairs and inserting other treatments in the process to address all the problems that relate to that sciatica.
Sebastian Gonzales (25:35): Okay. I, I, I can't help but talk about that. Yo-Yo going up the stairs. Is that something that you did as you did? Were you a yo-yo man?
Michael Shacklock (25:43): Mm mm mm Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I was, I mean, in real life. I remember when I was a young kid buying this yo-yo thought, whoa, fantastic. This is, my parents probably thought, great, this kid's occupied for hours.
Sebastian Gonzales (25:56): Yeah. So, you know, my dad, he I forgot, I totally forgot. We saw him a couple weeks ago. And so we watched Tommy Smothers, I guess Tommy Smothers died, I think re recently, but he was the yo-yo man. Oh, wow. We used to watch this yo-yo video when I was younger. So we weren't super,
Michael Shacklock (26:15): It's amazing what you can do with the, with a ball on a string or a on a string
Sebastian Gonzales (26:19):
Michael Shacklock (26:39): Yeah, exactly. I, I, I, I personally think that there are, we say in Australia where there's a lot of horse racing and gambling, you gotta pick the right horse for the right horse. If you get the soft course and it's been raining, then you gotta pick a horse that can run on soft turf. Or if you've got one that is strong on hard surfaces, then you gotta pick a horse that runs well on hard surfaces. So what I'm, what I feel is that the practitioner has to assess the person, figure out what, what the dominant problems are, and work with those dominant problems. And you might even jump tracks at some point. So I actually, we got stronger in this area really well, better than I expected, but this is what's lacking. Forget that for now. Just maintain it with a few exercises and without gonna add something different because this is the other, the, the next part that's lacking. So I'm okay about changing things and jumping steps as long as it's, you know, appropriate for the patient. Mm-Hmm,
Sebastian Gonzales (27:35): So for some of these step-by-step or general, general things that you give people over time I don't think I've ever asked you how, how long do you usually see somebody from early onset to like, you know what, you don't really need me anymore. How long does that usually take? How frequent is that touchpoint?
Michael Shacklock (27:55): Hmm. Okay. Let's just say someone who limps in with severe pain. Mm-Hmm.
Sebastian Gonzales (28:56): Yeah. And, and so that was a, I'm glad you mentioned some of those points in there. 'cause I think I've met a lot of people who have said, you know what? I know this is, I know this is rehab, it's gonna take some time. And so it's okay that I feel bad for months, you
Michael Shacklock (29:09): Know? Mm. Ah, yes. That's, that's really important because we're in a, we're in a world of re of velocity these days. And people want stuff quick. They want particular improvements. That's fair enough. But there are times, well, for example, just say someone who bends over, they, oh, I've got a back pain. Oh, it's not too bad. Then by tomorrow they had sciatic. It's really bad that that's an incident now that might be managed differently from someone who's, who's been, been building up, might be a repetitive task that's been building up that their pain's been building up. And sometimes we have to explain to the, to the, the sufferer look, a process got you here. So a process has to get you outta here. Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (30:01): It's been loading you back in a way that we don't think is balanced. And that might be why you've got this problem. So we're gonna have to show you how to move differently or load you back differently. And that takes time for a tissue to change. The disc itself does not generally have a very good blood supply, so it doesn't heal very quickly. We know muscles can heal more quickly because they have good blood supply. We know that in the right situation, nerves have good blood flow. So they can often change quite quickly sometimes, not always. And so, but the disc not having very good blood flow means it's gonna take time to adapt to new load heals and so forth. And so one of my favorite statements to people who've got this problem is, look, remember that a process got you here. So a process has to get you outta here. Mm-Hmm.
Sebastian Gonzales (30:59): Mm-Hmm. I like that. That's a good process. Got you. Here, the process got you out. I know. Did you ever meet Dan John, by chance? You never Yes,
Michael Shacklock (31:07): I have a couple of times actually. Did you really? Yes, yes I did. Yeah.
Sebastian Gonzales (31:10): He, he, I thought he said, you're the sum of your, your habits, you know, maybe a little bit more brash than yours, but I like it.
Michael Shacklock (31:18): Hmm. Yes. Ha. Habits, I mean, really a lot of health practices about changing habits.
Sebastian Gonzales (31:22): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (31:33): I, I think, well, what from the, the, the, there's the listener's perspective, there's a broad range of services for, for sciatica. Mm-Hmm. And in physical therapy, particularly in the British Commonwealth countries, and it's sort of partly through the US as well, but more, more in the British commonwealth countries, a lot of physical therapists are reducing their emphasis on physical function or not function, physical causes. And they're going into the psychosocial meaning, look, if you're worried about your pain, then it's gonna make your pain worse. Which is kind of true to some extent. But I think you gotta be careful about overdoing some of either end of the spectrum, physical or psychological. And so I, I really worry that some physical therapists, so I can't only speak for our profession, are telling people, your disc is not hurting when maybe it is and you should test it.
Michael Shacklock (32:23): Mm-Hmm.
Michael Shacklock (33:10): And I just worry that a lot of physical therapists are not doing so much physically. And, and I personally think that the body is important, that we know that disc hernias can hurt. We know that the prevalence of disc hernias in people with back pain is higher than those without back pain. And, and, and, but because there are studies that show that some people without back pain have disc hernias, therefore disc hernias are not important. I, I don't think that's to some extent biased. It's, you've gotta balance all the information and hopefully you come out of the evaluation with your health practitioner that you've got a good balanced view and tested a bunch of ideas with the health practitioner. Yeah.
Michael Shacklock (33:47): Nice. Thanks. Well said. Michael. I, I, God, I, I want to do this just again and again and again,
Michael Shacklock (33:53): But Zoom's gonna cut us off. Yeah, sure. Thank you. It's been, it's a pleasure. It's an absolute pleasure. Thank you, Sebastian. Thank you.
Michael Shacklock (34:00): Yeah. Well cool. Thank you for being on. Alright. I hope that was helpful to everybody. Unfortunately in the middle of the podcast we had an audio glitch and I, I don't, I don't pay for Zoom 'cause I don't really use it that much. So it cuts us off in 40 minutes and that's kinda how it goes. So we lost a little bit of time there, but I, I think I wanna recap just a couple things here that he said. And I hope I don't misquote, but I think the takeaway that I thought was interesting is that obviously there's different types of sciatica, you know, there's different variants if you will. But also too, in that utopia type of scenario, like how often would we see somebody with this type of problem? And I would, I would echo the same thing because people who have full-blown pain associated with sciatica or the disc, or radiculopathy, whatever you wanna call it, it really hurts, you know?
Michael Shacklock (34:52): And so we can supply some treatment on day one and it's transient effects and ideally we get them to do some things at home. But I think if I were the patient in that scenario, I would just, all things considered equal, I don't have to pay it all. And I just come in and see me for 15, 20, 30 minutes and just make me feel better. You know, and, and I think Michael's right with that two to three days a week would be pretty appropriate. 'cause When I've had family members with the same type of thing there's a lot more more in it, you know, because they're, they live really close by. They're not paying me for help, you know, they contact me on my phone. And there's a lot of questions, there's a lot of concerns. And there's a lot of things that I can do for them in week one.
Michael Shacklock (35:34): And so hopefully if you guys are looking for some help, you find somebody who practices in a similar methodology that Michael's talking about. Again, if you're looking for a provider, I don't think at this point he has a certification for the people who've gone to his workshop. It's just educational. They show techniques and methods and so on. But I'm hoping very soon because I was kind of poking Michael with that, that it's, it is very hard to find people who are vetted for this type of management style. We do it here at Performance Place and if you guys are looking for somebody, we can certainly look around and see if we know any around, around your area. But it'd be really nice to know. I'd love to connect with the people who have taken his workshop.
Michael Shacklock (36:18): 'Cause there are some step-by-step. And to be fair, everybody may do a slightly different treatment as well. There, there may be someone who does more soft tissue work. There may be someone who does more exercise, there may be someone who does some adjusting. But it's all based upon your unique presentation as well as what is found in your physical examination, like what's found in the assessment. So I hope that recap was, at least, enough to highlight the things that I found, you know, interesting in there, amongst many other things. So if he'd been suffering for this for a long time and you're not finding any relief, hopefully you find someone who can do a good job with you. So if you guys are looking for help from Michael or someone who's been helped who's learned from him, again, neurodynamic solutions.com subscribe to the podcast for more to come take care.
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| 16 May 2018 | Fix Your Own Back, Dermal Traction And Facebook Live With Phillip Snell | 01:09:30 | |
I met Dr. Snell in Colorado this year while he was presenting at the Rehab to Performance Symposium on the topic of back pain and clinical reasoning. Seems like a general enough topic for a chiropractor right? The funny thing is that many healthcare providers don’t have a systematic way to resolving back pain because they’ve never dug deep enough to uncover the main reason of the patient’s condition. Dr. Snell took us all through an amazing workflow of how to identify the root case of low back pain (based upon some McGill and McKinzie works) and then how to reduce the person’s pain quickly. He has a website called Fix Your Own Back that you should definitely check out. Dermal traction, formally known as YAP, is also one of his original ideas (along with Justin Dean, a past guest) and he goes over the concept of using it for high patient buy in today. SHOW NOTES: https://www.p2sportscare.com/fix-your-own-back-dermal-traction-dr-phillip-snell-dc/ Phillip Snell Bio: A cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western States) in Portland, Phillip also received extensive post-graduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and case management of automobile-related spine trauma. His practice is focused on sports medicine, using functional assessment and rehab prescription, and supported by cutting-edge myofascial techniques like Graston Technique and Stecco Fascial Manipulation. He also has served as part-time faculty at University of Western States in their manual therapy department and Sports Medicine Masters degree program. Phillip keeps up to date with emerging scientific literature to improve his clinical practice, a process known as evidence-based practice. He also travels extensively each year, teaching these methods to other doctors—and continuing to add to his own toolbox as he in turn learns from the best researchers and teachers in the world. Using a biomechanics mindset, Phillip enjoys the detective work that gets to the bottom of stubborn, painful conditions. He then turns his attention to teaching patients how to use corrective exercises to manage their own conditions. His focus on finding the key movement patterns that need correction led him to launch MyRehabExercise.com in 2011. Health care professionals around the world use the website to help teach their own patients functional rehab methods. As a long-time athlete, Phillip has a special appreciation of the needs of athletes as they age and the conditions that keep them from being as active as they would like. Patients can expect not only chiropractic adjustments, but also treatment to address the surrounding muscle and fascial tissues, followed up with thorough rehabilitation exercises. Treatments are tailored to each patient's needs, with special attention to educating the patient in how to reduce future injuries. Phillip enjoys wintertime snowboarding and during the warmer months can be found in his garden or hiking and running the beautiful trails in the Portland area with his wife and son. Reach him: https://www.fixyourownback.com/ Disclaimer - I'm now an affiliate. Quotes:
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 16 Oct 2019 | Injury Conversation From A Strength Coach Jesse Macedo | 01:04:42 | |
Jesse Macedo, Strength Coach, leads the conversation today about his interaction with clients in the weight room about injuries, boo-boos and guidance of who they should be seeing and when. Allow this interview to be your "fly on the wall" experience of how your fitness trainer referrals may be occurring. If you are interested in the meet up we spoke about just message one of us. @strengthcoachmacedo @performancehb | |||
| 09 Oct 2019 | Seek Peek Into My Patient Treatment System | 00:44:52 | |
Recently I've been challenged to better organize my thought about how to rehab and treat the people who come into my office. It's been hard... I mean really hard BUT I think I have something that is both patient and clinician friendly. Box 1: First Aid Box 2: Corrective Exercise / Instagram Stuff Box 3: Resistance Training / Bro-sesh Box 4: Return to PLAY Listen to the podcast to hear more! https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ for the show notes | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Perfect Posture Could Be Creating Your Pain, Here Is How | 00:37:19 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury This week's podcast I will be discussion how perfect posture could be the cause of your lower back, sacral, SI joint and hip pain. Yep, perfect posture can be bad in some situations. We will be covering some ways to improve your posture so you can sit for longer with less pain and discomfort. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 09 Aug 2017 | Simple Shoulder Solution With Max Shank | 00:55:05 | |
Max Shank is a strength coach of a rare breed. After looking at his eBook “The Simple Shoulder Solution,”, I thought to myself… there’s almost nothing else I would add to this program. After speaking with Max on the podcast, I changed my mind… this is pretty complete.
Is there more we can add for shoulder rehab and function?
Yes, but these are the most bang for your buck exercises, especially when taking into consideration many people will only do 5 minutes of a routine every day.
In this podcast, you will learn the fundamentals of what you need to have a healthy shoulder and some tips on what you can do today. Gear on up… this is going to be a good one.
You can reach Max at http://maxshank.com/ or you can get his eBook at http://simpleshouldersolution.com/
You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ | |||
| 06 Dec 2017 | Beating Lowe Back Pain With Sebastian Gonzales | 00:43:51 | |
In this podcast session, I wanted to share my personal story about low back pain. I developed lower back pain when I was playing high school baseball at the age of 15. It was not overuse related… it was traumatic. The reason I say this is because majority of people’s low back pain seems to come out of thin air. Mine was a definite event. The injury put me out of my sport for 8 months, during which I saw a Physical Therapist for 3-4 months, a Massage Therapist, a Chiropractor, an MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon and lastly a Chiropractor specializing in Active Release Technique and Exercise Science. Dr. Ron Higura’s office in Orange, CA was my last stop and my reason for working with people today. In this podcast I go over the follow:
My recover was a process. It took a lot of hard work. I have been without back pain for the last 20 years. Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | Biggest Mistakes of IT Band Recovery | 00:33:09 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) This week's podcast we are covering IT Band Syndrome, that may of you will feel as outer knee, outer thigh and outer hip pain. In this podcast we cover the 3 biggest mistakes people make when struggling in their recovery story. Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Don’t Over Complicate Your Recovery | 00:50:08 | |
Sometimes, I think we overcomplicate treatment and life in general. This podcast is intended to be thought provoking. I hope it insights a different way of looking at diagnosis and treatment suggestions for various MSK conditions. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Lower Back Q and A Podcast Part 1 | 00:44:56 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast Dawne and I will cover many of the questions we get about lower back pain. This will be a multi part series since there were so many questions. Many of these questions are critical for people's recovery/ "fixing" low back pain. Subscribe and you will get the other parts as they come out! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | All Things Shoulder Pain | 00:59:15 | |
Are you making the same shoulder pain mistakes? In this episode, we're cutting through the confusion and providing clarity on shoulder diagnoses and treatments that actually work. We'll explore the common pitfalls people encounter when dealing with shoulder discomfort, from misdiagnosing their condition to using ineffective treatments. We'll discuss various shoulder diagnoses, including rotator cuff tears, bursitis, and labral tears, and explain how to differentiate between them. Gain valuable insights into evidence-based treatment strategies, including physical therapy, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear roadmap to managing your shoulder pain and avoiding common mistakes. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Youtube Video on Shoulder Blade Pain here: https://youtu.be/W9irqQ1lIaM Sebastian's Online Shoulder Blade Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ Enjoy! | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Low Back Pain Q and A Part 3 | 00:44:42 | |
Lower Back Q and A Podcast Part 3 PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast Dawne and I will cover many of the questions we get about lower back pain. This will be a multi part series since there were so many questions. Many of these questions are critical for people's recovery/ "fixing" low back pain. Subscribe and you will get the other parts as they come out! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Lower Back Q and A Part 2 | 00:37:29 | |
Lower Back Q and A Podcast Part 2 PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast Dawne and I will cover many of the questions we get about lower back pain. This will be a multi part series since there were so many questions. Many of these questions are critical for people's recovery/ "fixing" low back pain. Subscribe and you will get the other parts as they come out! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. | |||
| 31 May 2017 | The Hip And Pelvic Floor With Tim Fleisher | 01:02:23 | |
Tim Fleisher and I met years ago at an Ironman Treatment event on Kona HI years ago and we have been friends since. The thing about Tim is he is extremely well-rounded in his knowledge about the human body. He teaches human anatomy at a major university. He instructs for Stott Pilates. He fits bikes for triathletes. He performs Active Release deep tissue work at a college level. But to top it off he is working on his PhD working in a lab finding a possible correlation between the pelvic floor and the piriformis muscle.
That’s a lot of background. So I wanted him on the show to give us all a comprehensive look at the importance of the hip, pelvic floor and low back, while focusing on triathlete performance and injury.
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| 24 Jun 2020 | Beyond The Pointe Podcast Interview | 01:00:09 | |
Recently I was interviewed on the Beyond The Pointe Podcast by Allie Christensen. It was a fun conversation so I thought I would share it with all of you. If you know any dancers, please listen to the Beyond The Pointe Podcast. It is a great resource to empower dancers as athletes and human beings. | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | Assorted Youtube Questions Hip Pain Questions | 00:36:34 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) This week's podcast is a solo discussing answering anonymous questions from our Youtube Channel about Hip pain, treatment and rehabilitation. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 30 May 2018 | Listener Questions Hip Pain (FAI & Hip Flexor Tightness) And Knee Pain (Meniscus, Pes Anserinus, Patellofemoral Pain) | 01:09:30 | |
Session 89: Listener Questions: Hip Pain (FAI & Hip Flexor Tightness) and Knee Pain (Meniscus, Pes Anserinus, Patellofemoral Pain) In this podcast session, I go through some of my emails and comments from listeners. There seemed to be a lot of questions about knees and hips so I took the best ones… I apologize to anyone’s questions who won’t be answered but I’m attempting to address all questions through these cases.
Dr Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Reducing Shoulder Pain In Adolescent Baseball Players | 00:42:00 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. This week's podcast we cover shoulder pain in baseball players, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Rotator cuff tears, labrums, little leaguer's shoulder and so on. Enjoy! 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Groin Pain Treatments and Possible Diagnosis | 00:52:25 | |
In this podcast, we cover "Groin Pain Treatments and Possible Diagnosis." This will be very helpful for runners and lifters. We spoke about some easy treatment suggestions as well as how to figure out what is going on in your hip, in simple (non-doctor) terms. We cover hip impingement, groin pain, hip bursitis, hip flexor syndrome, and referred pain to the hip. | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Effort, Force, and Heaviness Relationship to Proprioception With Guido Van Ryssegem Part 2 | 00:56:14 | |
Guido Van Ryssegem ATC has been a guest speaker on the podcast before. I decided it was a good time to circle back to learn a few things. This is a 2 part series where we ebb and flow back to proprioceptions, myths, and how heaviness or load relates. You can reach Guido here: | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Should I Stretch Or Strengthen My Lower Back? | 00:39:29 | |
This week, it's just me diving into a question I get asked all the time: when should you stretch, and when should you strengthen your lower back? We've all seen endless stretches targeting specific muscles and those flashy strengthening exercises for abs and glutes, but the real key is knowing when to use them. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the confusion and providing clear guidance on how to strategically integrate stretching and strengthening into your lower back care routine. We'll cover the factors that determine whether stretching or strengthening is more appropriate, how to identify your specific needs, and practical tips to build a balanced and effective program. If you're tired of guessing and want to understand the science behind lower back health, this episode is for you. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Sciatica Leg Pain? Learn Why [Symptoms & Causes] | 00:39:34 | |
Why does sciatica leg pain strike? In this episode, we explore the symptoms and causes of sciatica, providing a comprehensive understanding of this common condition. We'll delve into the anatomy of the sciatic nerve, discuss the various factors that can lead to sciatica, and explain how to recognize its telltale symptoms. Learn about the relationship between back pain and leg pain, and gain valuable insights into managing and preventing sciatica. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back/ Sciatica Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Movement, Mindset and Recovery With Innovative Results | 00:56:38 | |
Jess Ciske and Josh Tarnofsky from Innovative Results Gym in Costa Mesa jumped on the podcast today to discuss their gyms 3 pillars of health. Movement, Mindset, and Recovery. As you can tell by the conversation, mental is a huge part of being physically able.
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| 18 Oct 2017 | Qs From listeners: Cyclist With Hip Pain, Ankle Sprain, Leg Numbness, Pitcher With Elbow Pain | 00:50:08 | |
In this session I’ve picked the best questions from the last few weeks and spent 10 minutes or so answering each.
Case 1: Hip Pain with Cycling “Hi Doc, I've been doing insanity 4 days a week for over a year plus road cycling, a bit of running and swimming without any injuries thank God. Now it's been 3 weeks I haven't done any sports.. and I planned to start again on next Monday.. but this kind of hip pain (Rectus Femoris Origin Strain) just came to me today.. I didn't hit anything nor anybody hit me.. it just came to me all of a sudden. What causes this? Many thanks in advanced.. Cheers!”
Case 2: Ankle Impingement “8 months ago i had a bad ankle sprain which lead to persistent ankle anterolateral impingement which results in slight overpronation and slight valgus heel and hence wrong gait also impair any weight bearing activities...The problem is persistent and no improvement with normal physical therapy exercises. I'm about to go for a surgery of ankle arthroscopy but i want to ask you if you have any new techniques that may release such ankle impingement which is located in a very difficult location inside the ankle joint..This may help me to avoid the surgery. Many thanks for your help”
Case 3: Leg Numbness “Is there any natural way to treat numbness from nerve damage that cause pain within the back of the leg running down to foot ankle causing numbness in bottom of foot and toes is there a home natural way of healing back problem that nerve”
Case 4: Baseball player with Elbow Pain “I'm a baseball player and I've had this issue since my sophomore year of highschool, it started in the summer when i thought i had tendinitis. I'm now a senior in college and still have this problem. Usually the pain is unbearable and won't go away when i start throwing after not doing so for a few days to a week. Once the season is back into a swing and I'm throwing on a consistent basis it begins to reside, as long as I don't overuse it. I've learned to deal with the pain and to limit my throwing due to never finding a solution. I'm going to give this a try and hope for the best.” | |||
| 02 May 2018 | Fascial Manipulation: How it Works, and What It Can Do With Warren Hammer | 01:12:02 | |
Warren Hammer authored some of the first articles and books I read as I was starting into grad school. He’s been practicing using various soft tissue methods since the 1960’s… he landed on Facial Manipulation as his main tool. I couldn’t help but reach out to him to see what he has learned over the past 50 years of soft tissue work, clinical experience and research. You’ll enjoy his passion!
Here’s some topics we hit:
Take the seminar by Warren Hammer here. Warren Hammer Bio: In Chiropractic practice since 1960. Subsequently obtained an MS degree and a diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics. Realizing the importance of soft tissue with respect to the treatment of joints I took many courses in soft tissue methods. Since 1985 I have lectured nationally and internationally on soft tissue methods. Some of the soft tissue methods taught were Cyriax’s Friction Massage, Strain/Counterstrain, Post Facilitation Stretch, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy, Graston Technique, Mattes’ Active Isolated Stretch, Mulligan methods, Voyer’s ELDOA technique and others. Authored and edited three editions of a text “Functional Soft-Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods” and more than 300 articles on soft tissue subjects, some of which are peer reviewed. Became a certified FM instructor in 2013. Invited Antonio Stecco to the U.S. about 5 years ago to teach FM and the rest is history… Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | Overuse Running Injury Not Healing? Maybe You Have RED-S | 00:32:35 | |
Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. Are you struggling with a stubborn running injury that just won't heal? You might be dealing with more than just a physical ailment. Join us on this enlightening episode where we dive deep into the often-overlooked condition known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). RED-S affects athletes who don't consume enough energy to support their level of physical activity, leading to a cascade of health issues that can hinder performance and delay recovery. From chronic fatigue and decreased bone density to hormonal imbalances and impaired immune function, the impacts of RED-S are far-reaching. In this episode, we'll explore:
Whether you're a dedicated runner, a coach, or simply interested in sports health, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you understand and manage this critical condition. Tune in and learn how to fuel your body right, prevent injury, and stay on track to achieve your running goals. Don't let an undiagnosed condition keep you from the finish line. Discover the link between nutrition and injury recovery, and take the first step towards a healthier, stronger you. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Myth: Degenerative Disc Disease Creates Chronic Lower Back Pain | 00:41:38 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) FREE LOW BACK WEBINAR (LAYPUBLIC) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ This week's podcast we cover degenerative disc disease and why you should change your mindset about your recovery. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 15 Feb 2017 | Nutritional Tips With Jenn Zerling | 00:44:04 | |
Jenn goes over the glycemic index for eating habits and some other advise for how to beat your genetics and stay healthy. Visit our site for references on this session http://www.P2SportsCare.com. | |||
| 16 Aug 2017 | Injuries From Overhead Lifts With Scott Mills | 00:58:31 | |
Dr Scott Mills breaks it down really easy for you. The shoulder doesn’t exist in isolation. The cause of a shoulder injury when jerking, snatching or overhead pressing could be your past ankle injury or your lack of midback motion to name a few. You’ll have to listen to hear the rest.
We go over some ways to self-assess, drills to improve scapular stability and some other free resources you can use on Youtube.
Overall this was a great back and forth, entertaining interview. You’ll be entertained, you’ll laugh, and you’ll learn.
You can reach him here. Social: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @Fullbodyfix Rehab Videos: https://program.fullbodyfix.com Freebies: youtube channel - www.2minutefixvideos.com
You can access the show notes at https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/
Dr Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. | |||
| 23 May 2018 | Defeating The Take 3 Weeks off Healthcare System With Quinn Henoch | 01:02:00 | |
Dr. Quinn Henoch DPT is an innovator in the sports medicine world… why? He has an awesome vision of the future of sports medicine. Often times athletes leave their doctor’s office frustrated with the prescription to “take 3 weeks off.” That’s needed sometimes but it’s very individualized to the person and the injury. Quinn understands athletes because he is one, but how can you find someone like him in your area? He created a network of clinicians who are athletic clinicians. They understand when rest is needed and when we can modify activity. Listen to this podcast about some sports medicine theory and the creation of the network. When I contacted Quinn, I asked if he would be willing to talk to me about the concept of rest for injuries… he agreed. Listen up! Quinn Henoch Bio: Quinn Henoch has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis and is head of sports rehabilitation at Clinical Athlete Laguna Niguel in Orange County, CA; where he manages athletes of varying levels and sports. He is also the founder of Clinical Athlete, which is a network of healthcare professionals who understand the performance-based needs of athletes. Quinn played football at the Div 1-AA level at Valparaiso University as a defensive back. Since 2011, he has trained exclusively for the sport of weightlifting, having competed at the national level. Reach him: Instagram: @ClinicalAthlete & @quinn.henochdpt Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 07 Jun 2017 | Where Have All Of The Experts Gone? | 00:29:27 | |
I had an incident that spurred this topic, so if I am fired up I apologize. I recently landed myself onto a public forum to answer some questions posed by fellow weekend warriors. I spent a few hours answering questions to the best of my ability… naturally I thought I could be the best help to everyone by answering the questions on injuries.
I answered about 5 questions and within a few minutes I was criticized for posting as a “healthcare professional.”
Because, the moderator said healthcare professionals were not allowed to answer as anything but “peers.”
Odd huh?! Wouldn’t you want the advice from a healthcare professional if you had an injury?
In this session, I brainstorm where you can still find experts posting and sharing advice if they are not in forums and how you can still find good information on the web.
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| 23 Dec 2024 | Postpartum Mom and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Questions Answered | 00:22:22 | |
Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. Are you a postpartum mom looking to regain strength and find relief from common challenges after childbirth? In this episode, we focus on the crucial role of the pelvic floor in postpartum recovery. Learn how these vital muscles stabilize your pelvis, alleviate lower back pain, improve bladder control, and support core strength during everyday activities like coughing, sneezing, or lifting. We’ll discuss how pelvic floor dysfunction can affect issues like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and overall mobility. Plus, we share simple and effective rehabilitation exercises to restore function, rebuild confidence, and enhance your postpartum journey. | |||
| 03 Jul 2019 | Pain Science With Greg Lehman - PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series | 00:54:28 | |
Greg Lehman is one of the presenters on the PRO Chiropractic Online CE Series. I was fortunate to have flagged him down from his busy lecturing schedule to get this hour of conversation about Pain Science in! Greg is a chiropractor based out of Canada. Some of the fine points we go into are: - building your cup - fear avoidance behavior - the pain is just an alarm concept - his background of how he came to think how he does - chiropractic as a profession
Greg Lehman Bio: "Prior to my clinical career I was fortunate enough to receive a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council MSc graduate scholarship that permitted me to be one of only two yearly students to train with Professor Stuart McGill in his Occupational Biomechanics Laboratory subsequently publishing more than 20 peer reviewed papers in the manual therapy and exercise biomechanics field. I was an assistant professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College teaching a graduate level course in Spine Biomechanics and Instrumentation as well conducting more than 20 research experiments while supervising more than 50 students. I have lectured on a number of topics on reconciling treatment biomechanics with pain science, running injuries, golf biomechanics, occupational low back injuries and therapeutic neuroscience. While I have a strong biomechanics background I was introduced to the field of neuroscience and the importance of psychosocial risk factors in pain and injury management almost two decades ago. I believe successful injury management and prevention can use simple techniques that still address the multifactorial and complex nature of musculoskeletal disorders. I am active on social media and consider the discussion and dissemination of knowledge an important component of responsible practice."
Within the course on PRO Chiropractic Online CE, he covers the following:
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| 08 Nov 2017 | 10 Offseason Shoulder Health Tips With Nancy Newell | 01:10:06 | |
Did you know there’s no pitch count restrictions in youth softball? Baseball has implemented one to protect our youth, so why not softball?
If our competitive softball players are going to play so much we should take the necessary steps in the off-season to get them healthy again.
Nancy Newell dropped a knowledge bomb on us today. This podcast is a must listen for competitive softball players, softball parents, coaches and strength coaches. She gives a ton of great information on performance and prevention of shoulder pain.
Here are just some of the topics:
I wanted her to go more in-depth about an article she wrote about the top 10 offseason priorities for softball players. You can find her article here.
Here’s a few videos we covered:
You can reach Nancy through her website. http://nancynewell.com/ She has some awesome blog posts with tips and exercises.
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 19 Oct 2016 | Video Recap Of Rectus Femoris Injury Comments | 00:17:27 | |
In this session we will go over a comment I received from the Performance Place® Youtube Channel. The video was about a rectus femoris injury. Since I made this video a lot has changed. We will go fully in depth about what conditions can mimic a rectus femoris injury. | |||
| 18 Sep 2019 | Return To FUN Play | 00:45:30 | |
We all have heard about "return to play" but are we really returning our patient to "play" or are we returning them to exercise. The thing is many people don't really care about exercise itself. They care about how the exercise makes them feel. Why not just return them to a playful activity that also accomplishes the same as the boring exercise? In this podcast, I cover this topic at length. This will be useful to movement providers as they assist patients to regain a healthily, happy life. | |||
| 20 Nov 2019 | Improving Doctor Patient Communication Part 2 | 01:12:50 | |
Part 2 of 2: Doctor/ Patient communication builds often times builds trust. Building patient trust improves doctor's ability to successfully guide that person through a recovery process. I interview an anonymous guest today (Alec), who has listened to the podcast for years and has some experience in effective communication in his line of work. Take a listen, there are some great gems. | |||
| 25 Oct 2017 | What is Pilates? Instructor and Anatomist Tim Fleisher | 01:02:18 | |
Tim was featured on Session 37 where he went into some really cool tips for engaging the deep core muscles using a balloon breathing technique. Back by popular demand, I interviewed Tim on the fly again about Pilates.
What is Pilates? How is Pilates different than Yoga? Does Pilates burn a ton of calories? Differences of Pilates floor work vs machines? Why you shouldn’t do selfies, and what is #grind…. enjoy.
This was a fun one… he really started to twist the knife on if I look like Paul Rudd or not. You can find out picture references here. Reach Tim on his website timfleisher.com or email him at tim.fleisher@gmail.com.
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| 28 Dec 2016 | 5 Phases Of Injury Repair | 00:26:04 | |
In this session I will go over the 5 phases of healing of a muscle/ tendon. From this you can understand how long you will be down for and what you can do on the timeline from your injury based on theory. | |||
| 16 Nov 2016 | Video Recap Of Infraspinatus Injury Comments | 00:16:29 | |
In this session we will go over a comment I received from the Performance Place® Youtube Channel. The video was about an Infraspinatus Injury. The infraspinatus is a rotator cuff muscle and the region is often sore on overhead athletes, however it can be more than just a muscle injury. We will be brainstorming what else could be causing shoulder pain as well as some rehab ideas. Our sites http://www.P2SportsCare.com. For our online courses http://performanceplacehb.com/. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Common Questions the Postpartum Mom Has about Low Back Pain | 00:24:33 | |
Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. In this episode, we’re diving into the common questions postpartum moms have about low back pain. From the physical toll of pregnancy and childbirth to the demands of caring for a newborn, back pain is an all-too-common issue many moms face. Whether you’re struggling with discomfort or just want to better understand your postpartum recovery, we’ve got expert tips and actionable advice to help you feel stronger, more supported, and pain-free. Tune in and take the first step toward reclaiming your comfort and mobility! | |||
| 22 Feb 2017 | Regenerative Cell Therapy With Gaurav Goswami | 00:35:21 | |
Considering surgery? Don’t jump the gun! Regenerative Cell Therapy could be what you need instead. Dr. Goswami from www.precisecare.com has come on the show to tell us more. I met Dr Goswami from a patient we have in common. When I originally consulted the patient (let’s call him Joe), I turned him away. Joe had extreme loss of hip range of motion, possible labral tearing, and overall I felt the time he would spend with me would be a waste of time and money. Joe found Dr. G all on his own and had Regenerative Cell Therapy. A year later Joe came back into my office and I examined him. Holy heck, what a change in range of motion. It was like night and day, so I ended up rehabbing him. My estimation today is that he has improved well over 75%. That’s a lot for a possible hip replacement case. I had to meet Dr. G and get him on the show. Let’s get to the questions you may not remember to ask your doctor at your appointment.
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| 28 Sep 2016 | Welcome Back Case: Hamstring Injury While Sprinting | 00:16:17 | |
In this session I am going digging deep into a question I received from a video on the Performance Place Youtube Channel. You will learn about hamstring injuries and some of the ways you can rehab. | |||
| 01 Feb 2017 | To Ice Or Not To Ice | 00:17:59 | |
Is Icing an injury really that helpful? Listen to this session and I’ll go over some current research on why we should reconsider icing altogether. Visit our site for references on this session http://www.P2SportsCare.com. | |||
| 29 Aug 2018 | Squats: A Movement Before An Exercise With Aaron Horschig Of Squat University | 01:23:11 | |
If you’ve spent time on Instagram, you may not know Dr. Aaron Horschig DPT by name, but you probably follow his profile. Squat University! Dr. Horschig was a pleasure to have on the show. He’s a very knowledgeable, personable doctor and if my family lived in Kansas City MO, I’d send my mother, father and the brother I never had to him for care. His treatment style makes complete sense. Very logically and targeted at reduction of the CAUSE of pain. Listen to the Dr. Aaron’s podcast interview. We go over a variety of topics that will assist you in exercising, and living a pain-free life for years to come. Here’s a few of the topics:
Quotes:
The Squat Bible (affiliate link)
Dr. Aaron Horschig Bio: Dr. Aaron Horschig is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, speaker and writer. After graduating with his bachelors in exercise science from Truman State University in 2009, he then went on to receive a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Missouri in 2012. Aaron now works at Boost Physical Therapy & Sport Performance in Kansas City Missouri. Past patients have included professional football players from the NFL and CFL, minor league baseball players, European professional basketball players, Olympic weightlifters, numerous NCAA Division I & II athletes, international level youth soccer players, CrossFit athletes and youth athletes in a variety sports. Aaron’s background includes being involved in the sport of olympic weightlifting as an athlete and coach for over the past decade. His goal is to not only provide the highest quality rehabilitation to athletes who have sustained an injury, but to also help our sports medicine society become proactive in how we approach the athlete – both from a rehabilitation and training perspective.
Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 20 Jun 2018 | Does Your Neck Painful Or Not Relate To The Shoulder Elbow And Hand Condition? | 00:54:30 | |
I’ve gotten a lot more emails from listeners over the past few months about their “rotator cuff tears,” “carpal tunnel syndromes,” or “tennis elbows,” which I’m thankful for, but the sad thing is based upon what these people say there’s a strong possibility that their ongoing pain is rooting from a neck condition (or some other region). These people have been seeking care and advanced imaging for the region of their pain for years with little success. It affects what they can do in life (leisure and daily tasks) leaving them frustrated with the healthcare system. Why has nobody figured this out for them? This is common… when you go into an office directing the clinician’s attention to the rotator cuff, they will tell you if it appears “normal or not,” leaving you with minimal direction of how to resolve the condition. If you have a condition that’s not getting better despite great treatment/ rehab, you should consider the strong possibility that your missing the correct diagnosis. Here’s a few situations when we need to consider the neck (painful or not) as the root cause of symptoms:
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Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 19 Jul 2017 | Medical Gastroenterologist Benjamin Weinberg | 00:59:26 | |
The Good Doctor Weinberg MD is on this session discussing common gut/ intestinal issues you will sadly experience one day. These condition are so common you may as well know about them:
GERD ( Gastroesophageal reflux disease) Gallstones IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
As promised, here’s the links he mentioned: SIBO https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099351/ FODMAP http://www.ibsdiets.org/fodmap-diet/fodmap-food-list/
You can contact Dr. Ben at http://www.saddlebackmedicalgroup.com/MeetOurDoctors/MedicalStaff/DrBenjaminWeinberg.aspx
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| 30 Jun 2021 | Biggest Mistakes When Using Exercises As Rehabilitation Part 2 | 00:35:23 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) In this week's podcast I discuss the second batch of the top 5 mistakes people make when using corrective exercises as their rehabilitation method. This will be part of a 3 part series. More to come! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians. | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Recap Discussion Of the 5 Step Patient Care System | 00:43:26 | |
This is a recap discussion at the end of the 6ths part webinar series I created to assist students and doctors in formulation of effective treatment plans. This is one of my few original ideas. I was fortunate to have a few docs be with me throughout the live recordings of the workshops. Now we are discussing cases and applications of the system with their patients. Access Sebastian's 5 Step Patient Care Workshop Series Here Cody Dimak's S&C/ Loading Workshops" | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Never Lift Over 20 Lbs From The Ground Again | 00:35:36 | |
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ This week's podcast is about why you may need to reconsider never lifting 20lb ever again, due to a back back. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians | |||
| 08 Aug 2018 | Ankle Tendonitis, Ankle Pain Running, And Therapy Concepts | 01:10:31 | |
I’ve had a few Calf/ Ankle/ Foot issues over the year, some from running and one from trauma. The largest ankle tendonitis I’ve ever had was from dropping glass on my inner ankle. The glass incident left me unable to put weight on my ankle for almost a month! As I’ve come to find out, many people listening to the podcast and digging through my articles have been struggling with chronic ankle tendonitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, old ankle sprains and more. The podcast interview I did with Dr. Tom Michaud DC is a bit too technical for lay public so this is my attempt to clean up some verbiage. To better assist everyone through their biggest question…. “Why does my ankle hurt and when will it get better?” I’ve created a free course and paid manual (not live just yet) on everything I do in my clinic to assist others in treating and rehabbing ankles and feet. Healthcare professionals, I’ve included some clinical reasoning that may assist you in your treatment of Calf/ Ankle/ Foot issues. I don’t claim to know everything and I’m not the smartest person I’ve ever met, but I feel this podcast and course will provide huge value to those who test the system I’ve laid out. Here’s a few of the concepts I go over in this podcast ( elaborated on extensively in the eCourse):
In case you’re wondering why I say “Calf/ Ankle/ Foot” than a specific diagnosis, it’s because the region works together and rehab for one condition may be very similar to what we do for another… it all comes down the what the person, as an individual, responds to. Some of the types of conditions this podcast covers are:
Opt into the free course. https://www.p2sportscare.com/courses-list/ References: Enjoy! Sebastian’s Youtube Channel Attention Docs and Fitness Professionals: Access your client educational products, banners and posters here. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is an expert in trouble shooting sports injuries and overuse conditions. This podcast is intended for sports medicine topics to become easier for patients and athletes to understand. Don’t get confused by what your doctor told you in your appointment. If you like in Orange County CA, book an exam with Dr. Gonzales, your Huntington Beach Chiropractor. | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Common Hip Pain Question and Answers Part 2 | 00:31:49 | |
Continue your journey to hip pain relief with Part 2 of our Common Hip Pain Questions and Answers series. We're diving deeper into complex hip issues and addressing even more of your frequently asked questions. This episode expands on the topics covered in Part 1, providing a more comprehensive understanding of hip discomfort and its management. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Hip Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Hip Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ | |||
| 03 Apr 2019 | Resistance Training As An Exit Plan To Rehab | 00:57:24 | |
A common conversation I have with my patients is WHY I'd like them to MODIFY some of their weightlifting or ADD resistance training into their exit plan from my care. Typically this is about a 30 min conversation that's always rushed because I have other patients waiting and honestly it's more than I like to share within them early in care. I would like them to focus on other things at this point in their care. The exit plan should be to incorporate some weight training (in the Dan John fashion) as a way to keep out of my office. Application of resistance training should be for the purpose of getting to a DIFFERENT GOAL. Fitness should not be used with a single goal of looking good. I go through it all in this podcast.
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NOTE: There's a possibility this podcast will not be free within 6 months. Listen to it now, as it may be removed and offered for a small fee because I tend to think people absorb more information when they have skin in the game. | |||
| 25 Dec 2019 | Discogenic Low Back Pain Case Study | 00:59:35 | |
Discogenic Low Back Pain Case Study Recently my girlfriend had a spurt of lower back pain that forced her to miss work for a whole week. She could not get off the ground for 2 day straight. Lucky for you, she was willing to share the whole experience on the show. Here's the link for the whole examination/ treatment video that Ben Ramos did with Allie about 2.5 weeks after the onset. It will be the 4th email of the series The first will be Dynamic Hip Evaluation, the Dynamic Shoulder Evaluation, Tension Clues & Cues and then this Low back exam case study. Emails are 1 week apart to give you time to try out the information. Don't worry it will all come Enjoy! Sebastian | |||
| 07 Aug 2019 | Get More Patients To Book Over The Phone With The Ring-Ring Game | 01:04:36 | |
At my office I teach my interns how to play the "ring ring" game. In a nutshell, as chiropractors and physical therapists, we often times we get phone calls from possible new patients asking questions: How much for a quick adjustment? Do you take my insurance? Do you do XYZ soft tissue work? These patients are really wanting one thing... to feel better. In my interpretation, their questions are based upon what they believe to be barriers to their success, but really the only barriers is themselves. Listen to this podcast and see what the "ring ring" game is all about and how it can help you succeed in building a new patient base. SHOW NOTES AT https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Understanding Sports Hernias For The Normal People | 00:38:35 | |
The Sports Hernia 6 Step Recovery Plan Youtube Sports Hernia Virtual Surgery Playlist Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEZcNkkO24&list=PL4ia_VsGiqb_kw3iWHNkaDp5X7W3jg6mk Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Sebastian's Online Sports Hernia Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/ This week's podcast delves deep into the topic of sports hernias, shedding light on what they are and how they affect individuals engaged in physical activities. We explore the intricate details of this condition, unraveling the most common symptoms and the underlying pain-generating structures involved. But that's not all - we provide our listeners with valuable insights into a three-step recovery process for sports hernias, all without the need for surgery. From understanding the root causes to implementing effective strategies for rehabilitation, we equip our audience with practical knowledge and expert advice to navigate their journey towards recovery. Join us as we unravel the complexities of sports hernias, empowering our listeners to take control of their health and well-being with confidence and determination. Tune in to discover a wealth of information that could change the way you perceive and manage this common yet often misunderstood injury. Enjoy! References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3035856/ | |||