Functional Rehab

The Hack for Pain Free Breastfeeding

After 9 days of my wife breastfeeding our daughter, here are my thoughts as a physical therapist to help you overcome the neck, shoulder, and hand pain that comes with breastfeeding. You don’t need to deal with pain while providing this amazing gift to your child. Here’s our affiliate link (we receive a commission) to the breast friend pillow- https://amzn.to/3N8mcGd [https://amzn.to/3N8mcGd] Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com [http://ptpatientadvocate.com] Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com [ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com]. Check us out at ashleyjmak.com [http://ashleyjmak.com] Book a free strategy call: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-call [https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-call]

A BJJ Physical Therapist with Sciatica Pain?

What happens when a physical therapist themselves go through a bout of sciatica pain? How good are we as patients? Today we interview Dr. Diana Wang, PT, DPT (who’s also an athletic trainer), and founder of https://www.openmatphysio.com/ and we discuss her bout of sciatica pain and the strategies she went through to return back to doing the sports that she loves, jiujitsu. We also discuss some return to work and other aspects of navigating care, even when you technically know a lot about a condition. You can find the team here: https://www.instagram.com/openmat_physio/ Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com. Check us out at ashleyjmak.com Book a free strategy call: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-call

Bone Density as We Age

Bone density will decline with each decade in life. But it isn’t a death sentence. Today we interviewed Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, MD FACP and we discuss menopause and the changes that happen in regards to bone density. You don’t want to miss this! Here’s the link to the FRAX score: https://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9 You can find Susan here: mymdadvocate.com Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com. Check us out at ashleyjmak.com Book a free strategy call: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-call

Physical Therapy and Headaches

Dr. Samuel Kelokates, PT, DPT is an expert on headaches. We go through the evaluative process and what to expect when going into a physical therapy evaluation. You don’t have to go through this headache or pain journey alone. To get in touch with Dr. Sam, you can find him here: kelosphysicaltherapy.com Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com. Check us out at ashleyjmak.com Book a free strategy call: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-call

The Guide to Migraines

What is a migraine? Why does it happen? How can we navigate the healthcare system with it? Today we learn more about this neurological disease with Lindsey de los Santos, patient advocate and founder of migraineroad.com. We talk all things migraines and how to navigate the system. You don’t need to get through pain alone. You have people like Lindsey to help you figure this all out. You can find her at migraineroad.com. Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com. Check us out at ashleyjmak.com