Does manual therapy fix you or put structures back into place? We have Dr. Erson to discuss the truths about manual therapy and how we can optimally use manual therapy to create long term change. Firstly, Dr. Erson discusses the difference between softer approaches and bruising to determine a successful treatment. Using the analogy of hip displacement before pelvic trauma in car crashes, Dr.Erson discusses what it means when you pelvis is “rotated,” and the physiology of what is happening during manual therapy. Then, he targets 3 ways to approach pain that goes and comes, as well as how effective self-performed soft tissue mobilizations are. Finally, he provides insight on whether asymmetries affect the body and whether strength training is helpful through pain. Finally, he touches base with tendon organisation and whether manual therapy facilitates the physiological healing process from an injury. Fact vs Fiction in manual therapy! Let’s dive in!

What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Erson Religioso:

3:42 - What lead to manual therapy for Dr. Erson

12:12 - Is bruising determine a successful manual therapy treatment?

13:45 - Can you really put your pelvis/ hip back in place?

15:41 - Why are we stuck on putting things back into place?

21:19 - Does manual therapy actually put things back in place? Does arthritis = pain?

23:57 - 3 things you need to consider if you have pain that flares up and goes

26:14 - How effective is self soft-tissue work?

31:09 - Should you strength train when you have pain?

34:05 - To what degree does asymmetry affect the body?

37:46 - Should you go to a manual therapist or a personal trainer to rehabilitate pain?

41:10 - Can manual therapy help with the physiological healing process of different injuries?

43:53 - Perception of stretch

51:29 - Learn more with Dr. Erson

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