Bridging the gap from pain to wellness
Wichita, KS
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Strong abs don’t always mean a strong core.
A lot of back pain, hernias, pelvic floor dysfunction, and “instability” issues come from poor pressure management — not weakness
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Ever wonder why going downstairs hurts more than going up? 🤔
Here’s why:
🔹 Quads work eccentrically (harder/slowing you down)
🔹 The knee joint absorbs more force (up to 3.5x bodyweight)
🔹 Less stabilizing help from glutes, requiring more control from quads/hamstrings/calves
Core training isn’t just about doing the exercises—it’s about engaging your whole core correctly
Poor core engagement can contribute to back pain, pelvic floor issues, hernias, and recurrent injuries
Check it out & let me know— was this harder than you expected? 🤔 (🧵)
Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it can actually 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Research shows sleep deprivation disrupts pain modulation, heightens inflammation, and alters neurotransmitter function, making everyday aches and injuries feel worse
But then I started an experiment with in-person visits:
🔹 spending less time using my hands to guide and instead TEACHING patients to take the matter into their own hands
🔹 encouraging movement and modified exercise over aggressive massage as a first response to symptoms
It’s virtually the same as in-person PT (pun intended 🥸)
Don’t underestimate what can be managed online by a thorough, one-on-one video appointment 🫡
I’ll admit, a year ago I was pretty skeptical of the effectiveness of virtual physical therapy compared to in-person 🤨
What's one of the biggest misconceptions you've heard about rehab?
For me, it's the idea that physical therapy is a simple formula - exercise and stretch, and you'll get better. Here's why this is inaccurate👇(🧵, 1/5)
🔬 Individual factors:
Everyone heals differently. Genetics, age, stress, and even lifestyle factors (nutrition and activity level) impact how quickly and effectively your body recovers. Rehab needs to be tailored to individual needs. (4/5)
I was in my last year of physical therapy school when I had my first baby
While I studied all about the body and how it heals — nothing prepared me for how my own body would feel after birth (🧵, 1/6)
Looking back, I wish I’d known:
🔹 Early rehab = faster healing
🔹 You don’t have to wait 6 weeks to start recovery
🔹 Pelvic therapy isn’t just for prolapse—it helps with leaking, pain, and returning to an active life (5/6)