The Pain-Free Life

Load Bearing for Pain Relief

There are many approaches to musculoskeletal rehabilitation.  In this episode, Matt will give some insight into what method he believes gives both patient and practitioner the most benefit for their efforts.

Rib Pain: It sucks & it's complex!

In today's episode, I walk you through the functional anatomy of the ribs as well as share some real case studies I've been fortunate enough to resolve.  The take home message here is that no two rib cases will respond exactly the same way - that's what makes the ribs a bit trickier to successfully treat than say, the low back or SIJ. Also, because I don't script anything in my podcasts, I may tend to misspeak.  The head of the rib that articulates to the costocartilage of the sternum is "concave" not convex.  and with my last case example, I placed my fingers (index, middle, and ring) into the margins between left ribs 9 and 10 and applied some novel stimulus to that specific region during the patient's respiratory cycle, which did the trick.

Got Pain? Mobilize Thy Tissues

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization/manipulation (IASTM) has become all the rage in the past decade, but the concept is very ancient.  In today's episode, I take you through the origins of tissues scraping and follow up with a practical way you can use the IASTM tool for pain management.

Low Back Pain: Take it to end range!

In today's episode, I cover a couple different models of approaching low back pain (LBP).  And while models and theories are fine, actually applying the information is what this episode is all about as I take you through my thoughts on the benefits of taking your HEP (home exercise program) movements to end range.

Hamstrings or College Football

In today's podcast, I talk briefly about my rehabilitation protocols for minor-to-moderate hamstrings strain.  Next, I go on a bit of a tangent about College football during the pandemic season and why guys are dropping like flies.