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Nov 24

HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE!!🦃
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I would like to express my gratitude to my family all the way in Greece, my friends, Bodmechanic team and last but not least, YOU! Μy awesome followers that have been following and supporterd me and my work for some many years. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for your support and love!
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Once again thank you all, have a wonderful Thanksgiving day with all your loved ones, enjoy that delicious turkey and try not to get into a food coma!

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Nov 22

PATELLAR TENDINITIS FIX PART 3 (PAIN WHEN SQUATTING)
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This is another go-to exercise I like to use specifically with a painful knee during squatting.
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Biomechanics experts Shirley Sahrmann and also Frans Bosch demonstrated that the right arm and right side of the upper body works with the left lower body. So in this case, the left knee works with the right arm/right erector muscles and vice versa! This is the same concept we see when walking as well. So this exercise is definitely worth a shot.
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Assuming you have left knee pain with squatting. Attach a band at chest level height and pull the band from left to right and hold it to your chest. Pulling the band from left to right activates the right erectors and left oblique muscles in order to turn the upper body to the right. Perform squats at any comfortable depth and notice if the knee pain has decreased or fully gone. Then, attempt another series of squats and this time turn around and pull the band from right to left . This will add more pressure to the left knee since now left erectors and right obliques are working at this time. If there is noticeable pain while you pull the band from right to left, then stick to the previous version (band pull from left to right) for a week or 2 and then attempt squatting again pulling the band from right to left. Do 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps, 1-2/day. Hope this help
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#kneepain #kneepainrelief #patellartendonitis #pain #aclrecovery #meniscus #squatting #deadlifts #brainteaser

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Nov 15

KNEECAP TENDINITIS PART 2!! (MY GO-TO MOVE)
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Now moving on Part 2 of anterior knee pain and by far my go-to movement! Here we are now mobilizing the Femoral Nerve at the knee level as we keep the rest of the course of the nerve in a stretched position.
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Go through this movement thoroughly because you have to keep all the steps in place and only move the affected knee. If by any chance symptoms do not improve or tends to get worse, discontinue this exercise. You likely need a different approach to mobilize this nerve.
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Should you need further help with your knee pain and function, schedule your FREE consultation on Bodmechanic.com , let's talk, let's assess and let's get fixin!
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#kneepain #patellartendonitis #kneepainrelief #acl #meniscustear #tendonitis #anteriorkneepain #mcltear #achillesrupture

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Nov 8

KNEECAP TENDINITIS REHAB PART 1!
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I strongly believe that in order to eliminate pain on the knee, the ankle must have adequate mobility, given the fact that we barely mobilize our ankles due to prolonged footwear. If the ankle is not mobile enough, we tend to lose awareness (proprioception) of the ankle joint and that loss of awareness in turn can possibly cause knee or even hip pain. This may not work for everyone but definitely worth a shot.
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Here we are focusing on opening the anterior ankle joint specifically at end-ranges. Benefits of mobility usually occur at end ranges as long as they are performed in a comfortable manner. Try and maintain and tall posture, BREATHE, and don't move into pain. Try to even maintain a relaxed face as this can feel pretty intense! Perform 5 to 10 reps pushing the ankle straight forward, another 10 reps with the heel out to the side and pushing forward and then another 10 reps with the heel in and pushing forward again. When you're done, check your pain levels with squatting or any activity that would give you pain and notice any changes. If you feel decreased pain, do this frequently throughout the day. If not, stay tuned for Part 2 or schedule a FREE consult at Bodmechanic.com to discuss further and help get rid of that knee pain.
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#kneepain #kneepainrelief #anklepain #anklesocks #anklemobility #kneemobility #patellartendonitis #bursitis #meniscus #kneesovertoes

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Nov 4

HOW TO LIGHTLY STRETCH THE VAGUS NERVE
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Finally a stretch for this disgustingly important nerve!!! .
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In a 2021 study: "Validation and reliability of a novel Vagus Nerve Neurodynamic Test and it's effects on heart rate in healthy subjects: little differences between sexes" by Carta et al. showed a way to stretch and mobilize the Vagus Nerve using HR as a metric!
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Now this may not seem so exciting to you but for neuro practitioners, this is an excellent tool we can use to help patient/athletes with various types of issues such as:
● migraines/headaches
● gut issues such as IBS, Constipation, etc
● anxiety
● breathing problem
● PAIN anywhere in the body (Vagus Nerve facilitates. parasympathetic properties)
● Blood Pressure or Cardiovascular Issues
● and many more!!
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The Vagus Nerve controls almost everything that is autonomic in our bodies and maintains everything in balance. If the Vagus Nerve doesn't work well, you'll likely experience some of the issues mentioned above.
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To test this on yourself and notice any changes aside from HR, check your pain levels before and after. Notice if your calmer and more relaxed. Notice if your migraines start to subside! Check anything that you want to use as a metric. If the changes are positive, do this process for 3 to 5 min, 2 to 3 times daily. I've used this so far on 3 of my online patients with a history of neck pain/migraines and works like a charm. As long as it's done consistently and frequently throughout the day
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#vagusnerve #vagusnervestimulation #ibs #stomachpain #anxietyrelief #anxietyreliever #migrainerelief #migraine #neckpainrelief #nerve

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Nov 3

HOW IMPORTANT ARE HAMSTRINGS TO YOUR SQUAT.
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I love this little squat model to show the importance of hamstring stability and squatting, even though this model shows only one plane of motion (sagittal). There are many more other muscles involved for a "good or bad" squat but 3 main muscles will definitely play a role: quads, hamstrings and calves.
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I first saw this model about a decade ago when I was a @posturalrestoration student and was fascinated by the Arthur Squat Model here that made alot of sense, especially in a biomechamical standpoint. Addressing tensed quads, especially calves, while improving hamstring function was definitely key to improving my athlete's squat health, no doubt about it. Ofcourse it's not just the hamstrings that make a difference, there are many more other factors (structural or not) for improving squat performance although in this case of the Arthur Squat Model, Hamstring function is a top priority.
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Another limitation to this model is also that it's viewed in a biomechanicsl level and not so much in a neurological level. Things get alot more interesting when considering neuro into a squat, particularly when when getting into the vestibular system (inner ears).
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Despite the limitations of this model, it's still a great representation to better understand the role and function of these three- 2-jointed- muscles in a squat. Would love to hear your thoughts!
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#squats #asstograss #kneesovertoes #hamstrings #hamstringworkout #biomechanics
#squatdepth #tightcalves #anteriorpelvictilt #kneepain #hippain #anklepain

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Oct 26

WHICH REHAB TOOL SHOULD WE USE??
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Not every rehab tool is for everyone! Every person's nervous systems responds differently to various rehab modalities. In my opinion, therapists should apply modalities according to the patient's needs upon assessment. We have these things called RECEPTORS in our tissues which send information to the 🧠 for interpretation and decision making (such as staying in pain or not). If the wrong receptor is stimulated, you may notice an increase in pain and stiffness of the injured area. If the appropriate receptor is being stimulated, a decrease in symptoms may be noticeable. That's why us therapists need to take the time to test them all in order to combine them with movement/mobility work. Cupping, for example, is a fantastic tool if you respond to skin pull/decompression. Below are SOME tissue receptors and their corresponding modalities therapists can assess and use in their practise.
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●Light touch receptors: taping with no tension, low intensity electric stimulation, light rubbing of the area
●Vibration receptors: massage gun or anything that vibrates (including female vibrators🤣)
●Sharp sensation receptors: dry needling, high intensity electric stimulation
●Temperature receptors: hot/cold creams or packs
●Deep pressure receptors: lacrosse balls, foam rollers deep tissue massage, voodoo flossing
●tissue stretch: cupping, KT tape, end range stretching/mobility
●And Many more....
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This is the stuff we were lectured in school in our neuro classes! We just never seemed to put them into application.
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#brainhealth #neuro #cuppingtherapy #kinesiotape #elbowpain #tenniselbow #golferselbow #dryneedling #dryneedlingtherapy #shoulderinjury

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Oct 23

DONT EXPECT MIRACLES WHEN IT COMES TO FIXING INJURIES!!
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Lord knows how many times I've gotten athletes that expected their injuries to be fixed with so little work, especially my online athletes! Yes there are people that respond very well to rehab in short periods of time although that's pretty rare. Out of the couple thousand people I've worked with in my career, only a handful would be pain-free and fully functional within 1-2 online ornin-person sessions.
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Rehab takes time, deliberate practice of home drills, and patience! It's just like growing muscle. To grow muscle and see results, you'll need a minimum of 6-8 weeks. What makes you think rehab is any different?
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Be patient and do your work. There's is no other way out!
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#lowbackpainrelief #lowbackpain #shoulderpain #sijointdysfunction #sciatica #sciaticarelief #recovery #rehabilitation #sportsinjury #brain #kneepain #physicaltherapist

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Oct 22

UPPER SHOULDER BLADE/LOWER NECK PAIN RELIEF!!
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We ALL get this type of pain, especially if our stress levels are too high! This is a very common area of lower neck pain and often very tricky to fix. Yet one of my go-to stretches would be this shown above!
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This is basically a stretch modification of the Levator muscle that connect the neck and scapula. This muscle often creates an impingement-like pain of the upper medial angle of the scapula against the the upper posterior ribs!
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As amazing as this stretch may feel, it may not work for everyone. If you see that you do not get much relief, then further assessment is needed of the neck, upper back and shoulder blade.
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⛳️Don't forget to subscribe to my new FREE online course "Unlocking the Mid Back" in which I highly recommend you go over to possibly further help this upper shoulder blade pain. Ya never know until you try!
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#neckpain #scapular #shoulderblade #shoulderpain #shoulderworkout #neckstiffness #thoracicpain #upperbackpain #impingement #backpainrelief #triggerpoint #triggerpointtherapy

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Oct 18

🚨FREE COURSE ON BODMECHANIC.COM🚨
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Check out my new FREE online course "Unlocking the Mid Back" on Bodmechanic.com!!
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📚Learn why I consider this area of the spine so important to keep healthy and mobile with very easy-to-understand presentations along with effective breathing and mobility drills that you can do anytime, anywhere! You may notice that working the mid back region may help you relieve other painful sites anywhere in your body and also give you a sense of freedom of movement In general!
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🚨More courses are in progress and heading your way with the next one being: THE SHOULDER so stay tuned!!
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#midbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #lowbackpain #breathing #diaphragm #stiffness #muscle #jointpain #neckpainrelief

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Oct 13

MRIs ANS X-RAYS DO NOT TELL YOU THE SOURCE IF PAIN!
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Every skilled therapist can relate with this. Patients would literally go nuts to get an MRI and find out what's going on yet often times the therapist (if he/she is skilled enough) may find a completely different source of pain unrelated to the MRI results. This happens ALL THE TIME.
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People would experience elbow pain, get an MRI and would show signs of inflammation or tears yet the moment they work on the shoulder, pain is gone. People with low back would go through hell and back to get an MRI, find out they have disc bulges or herniations yet once the therapist treats an old ankle sprain or an old neck injury, pain just magically disappears.
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What's even more hilarious is when they feel total relief of pain, they STILL want to know "what about the tears that showed up in my MRI??" If pain is gone and regained all function again, does it matter? Does it matter if you're now able to deadlift without pain and could probably hit a new PR no problem?
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We as therapists need to properly educate our patients on HOW PAIN REALLY WORKS and help them understand that pain lives in the 🧠, not in the damaged tissue. I'll bet money to anyone who is pain-free to get an MRI on any body part and notice tears or disc bulges you'd never thought you have. Go get MRI scans on your hips and you'll DEFINITELY find labrum tears, probably on both hip even though you're pain free. Or get an MRI of your spine and you'll be surprised how many bulges you have even if you're 20 yrs old.
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Don't get me wrong, diagnostic imaging is very important and a very necessary tool but it only gives us therapists a possible cause, not the absolute cause. Your history of untreated past injuries are more likely to be the cause of your current pain.
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Don't believe me? Google Scholar these 2 studies that show how pain and tissue injury are completely separate:
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"Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus placebo surgery for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 2-year follow-up of the randomised controlled trial" 2018
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"Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal Degeneration in ASYMPTOMATIC Population" 2015.

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Oct 11

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief Part 3!!
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Remember those side glides on the floor in Part 1? Now let's combine that while placing the sciatic nerve in a slightly stretched position!
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I prefer to use a bench in a upright position just to help keep the foot up (dorsiflexion) but you MUST maintain the toes up toward the head as well. When you bring your head down and then lean forward from the lower back, DO NOT OVERSTRETCH, look for a 3-4/10 tension going down the leg since nerves are delicate. If you overstretch it, the pain may worsen. Perform this exercise with the affected side first. If the pain is on the left side, place left leg on the bench/chair and conplete one set of 8 to 10 reps. Then re assess pain levels. If pain is alot less then stick to that side. If pain worsened, place right leg on bech/chair and re assess again after one set. If no side gave you slight relief than this exercises is not for you
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Definitely visit Part 1 to go over those lower back side glides to get an idea on how to do them in this position of part 3!
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#lowbackpainrelief #lowerbackpain #herniateddisc #bulgingdisc #arthritis #arthritisrelief #sciatica #sciaticarelief #plantarfasciitis #hamstringtear

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