Now, this is a CHALLENGING one! Ever have those patients who have been everywhere, had everything done to them (injections, surgeries, acupuncture) and nothing helped?  Well, this is your lucky day because this episode really takes us down the chain from head to toe with someone who had low back pain. Pretty standard, right?  But this was FAR from standard. Hint: her low back was not the source of her problem. Why do you think that is? Remember, we bring all of our compensations to our life events. And our movement and injury history sets us up and our dominant patterning keeps us there.

 

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A glance at this episode:

• [0:01] Complex medical history and treatment options

• [7:06] Chronic pain and potential causes

• [12:14] Pelvic issues and postural compensations

• [18:41] Pelvic and foot issues, possible nervous system impairment

• [23:21] Decompression techniques for a patient with nervous system issues

• [26:31] Yoga and physical therapy for a patient with neck pain

• [29:13] Treating a patient with chronic pain using movement patterns and cranial work

• [35:07] Standing and carrying issues, loading exercises suggested

• [40:07] Exercises for back pain relief, including cycling, Nordic walking, and rock climbing

• [42:28] Using yoga and rock climbing to improve standing tolerance for a client with chronic pain

• [47:30] Treating patient with chronic pelvic pain

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website

• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient

• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription

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