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Sep 24

TMJ MANAGEMENT PART 2
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In part 1, we went over motor control of the neck. As mentioned, anyone with TMJ issues usually has some underlying neck issues as well. So it's imperative that one knows how to control the neck before moving onto the jaw itself. Many of my followers already have reports improvements in their jaw just by focusing on their neck!
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Control of jaw movement is just as important! Many of you with TMJ may notice that it's quite difficult to move the jaw without compensation from the mouth and/or tongue! The trick here is to ISOLATE jaw movements without moving the mouth/cheeks and tongue.
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To achieve this, keep the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouthans to ensure that there is no movement while moving the jaw in any direction. If this is very difficult for you, then you may need some strength/stability worm of the actual tongue. Yes, the tongue can be strengthened. Furthermore, there should also be no movement of the mouth, so keep it as relaxed as possible with the jaw drills. The best is to practice these movements in front of a mirror for feedback.
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For optimal motor control of the jaw, you should be able to move it in all 3 planes: sagittal, frontal, and transverse plane while performing SLOW and RYTHMIC circles! Why circles? Because complex movement such as circles or figure 8s stimulates the area of the brain called the cerebellum, which is responsible for accuracy and coordination! Those with TMJ usually lack coordination, so it's no brainer to move it in this fashion.
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Take your time with this and PRACTICE!! These are not easy drills for most of you, so be patient, consistent, and notice the changes in stiffness/pain not only on the jaw but also on the neck as well.
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In Part 3, we will be covering nerve mobilizations to further enhance jaw function and eliminate pain, so stay tuned. Enjoy!!
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#tmj #jawpain #headaches #neckpain #movement #mobility #migraines #tension #bite #tongue

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Sep 7

TMJ MANAGEMENT PART 1
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You asked for it, you got it! 😉
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TMJ is an extremely tricky thing to fix! The causes can be endless, yet the one common thing people experiencing TMJ is bad motor control of the neck!
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Neurologically speaking, the jaw and muscles of the cervical spine are directly connected via the Trigeminal Nerve. So if one nerve is not working well, it will affect whatever it innevates, in this case, the jaw and neck.
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Honestly, I wish I had more time than 90 seconds of footage on this reel because there are a lot more other neck movements that are quite imperative for neck and jaw function. Notices that Instates that "side gliding" are some of the most important movements yet onenof the hardest to achieve for those who have poor neck control. This requires practice since you're learning a new skill.
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Try some of these basic neck movements as shown here, and when you're done, notice if the jaw feels slightly better or a lot better! If so, give these drills a try 3 to 4 times a day. Even if there is no significant change, having control over the neck can prevent you many other various injuries!
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Comment below for any questions or share your experiences!
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#tmj #jawpain #neckpain #neckpainrelief #neurology #tightjaw #tightneck #trigeminalneuralgia #motorcontrol #austin #austintexas #health #mobility #flexibility

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Sep 5

A HUGE THANKS TO @moceanpt
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I would like to extend my gratitude to @moceanpt for hosting me this past week during my travels back home in NY!! I was in complete awe with their new, state-of-the-art location, and of course, their warm welcome to allow me to work with my NY athletes!
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What impressed me the most about MOCEAN is their relentless teamwork and their genuine hospitality with their clients. As you walk into this facility, you feel nothing but a sense of calmness and care! The equipment they carry are some of the most advanced technologies I've ever seen, and I can only say that every client walking out of those doors feel like new people. This is by far a dream facility to almost every rehab professional! I chose to collaborate with MOCEAN as they share the same philosophies in rehab and performance! They focus on movement, lymphatics, breath work, in-depth NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, biomechanics, visceral therapy, spirituality, mindfulness, sound therapy and so much more!
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I also had the chance to work with this intelligent staff and share my views on how I approach rehabilitation with athletes, and we just couldn't stop "nerding out"
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Lastly, i would specifically like to thank Josh (founder) for sharing business and scaling ideas that I never would have thought. Listening to this man starting from nothing and now the owner of this million dollar facility and constantly looking to expand onto another location as well as creating his own unique therapy equipment just left me speechless. Above all, Josh, as well as the staff, showed so much love and kindness that I would be forever grateful!
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Once again, thank you, @moceanpt, for EVERYTHING and keep changing the medical industry to higher levels! You guys rock!!!
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#newyork #nyc #mocean #stateoftheart #redlight #lymphaticdrainage #kieser #posturalrestorationinstitute #soundtherapy #collab #teamwork #scaling

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Aug 22

WHEN A PATIENT ASKS FOR A DETAILED DIAGNOSIS!
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Don't you just love it when you get a script from a doctor that states a diagnosis only to realize that the diagnosis is missing alot more other info? A patient may come to you saying "I have a rotator Cuff impingement ", but is that enough info? Do you know how many people have tears in their body yet still feel no pain? Did you know that you can have a completely healthy looking rotator Cuff yet still be in dire pain?
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Also, how do you know that your shoulder issue is ACTUALLY coming from the shoulder and not from a bad ankle sprain that happened 5 years ago and didn't fully rehab it? There is NEVER just one diagnosis but a plethora of other issues that happened in your life that brought you to this condition.
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#diagnosis #shoulderpain #doctor #patient #aceventura #funnyvideos #anklepain #austin #austintexas

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Aug 17

CARPAL TUNNEL??
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If you're suffering from pain on the wrist, hand going numb, weakness to grip objects, then this may be a good drill to try!

Here my good friend and athlete @kenbo_slice417 is demonstrating a Median Nerve stretch that is usually the nerve that produces pain, numbness, and weakness of the hand/wrist . I place suction cups along the course of the nerve to decompress any entrapment sites, and in turn, she then lightly mobilizes the nerve in this position shown.
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It's a fairly easy nerve to feel. Just make sure you DO NOT overstretch this nerve as it may bring negative results. You can move the shoulder up and down and/or move the actual wrist as long as you feel the "nervy" pull once you have the wrist and fingers fully extended and the shoulder fully depressed!
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Give it a shot, and I would love to hear your experiences!!
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#carpaltunnel #wristpain #handpain #wristgame #grip #rehab #wristweakness #austin #austintexas #bigtex #bodiesbeyondbelief

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Aug 14

CAN ANY OF MY MOVEMENT PROFESSIONALS RELATE? 🤣🤣
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Don't you just love it when you tell your patients to fit their rehab exercises in their schedule for at least 3-4 times a day knowing that they feel much better after executing them? Yet they still say they don't have time to do them once a day even if it doesn't require s specific set up or equipment. That's why we as movement professionals have to come up ways to make it easier for them with constant reminders (such as setting an alarm on their phone every 3+ hours). Frequency is KEY when making permanent changes so make sure you find ways to help your patients execute them religiously and PLEASE make it easy for them. The more complex the exercise with too many variables, the less likely they'll stick to them.
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#rehab #therapeuticexercise #pain #homeexercises #diligence #austin #austintexas

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Aug 12

FAVORITE DRILL FOR GENERAL SHOULDER PAIN!!!
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You asked for it so here you go! This is by far my go-to drill for non-specific shoulder pain and trust me, you'll love this one, as long as it's done right. This will also be covered in great detail on my next course project Armoring The Shoulder Complex coming soon on Bodmechanic.com
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This drill may not only help you relieve some discomfort on the shoulder but you may also notice an increase in activation of the deltoid muscle. This is a drill that mobilizes a nerve called the Axillary Nerve in which is responsible for the function of the deltoid muscle and the Teres Major muscle as well. There may be times where the deltoid muscle is not active enough so forces are placed on other muscles to compensate. So even if you're not experiencing pain per say, you can still utilize this drill to help you with your pressing movements at the gym. Most of my lifters I work with use this technique with their pressing moves and they automatically feel more shoulder engagement and stability.
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I cannot stress enough though that the stretch or tension you feel when you perform this drill should not exceed more than a 3/10 because nerves are very delicate and could possibly damage the covering of the nerve (myelin sheeth) . So please be cautious. If this drill does not seem to relieve your pain, then further assessment must take place. It may mean that issue may be coming from somewhere else.
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Regardless , give this a shot and would greatly appreciate your input so c9mment below to share your experience.
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#shoulderpain #nerve #bursitis #rehab #impingement #rotatorcuff #supraspinatus #austin #austinfitnesscommunity #austintexas

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Aug 2

THOUGHTS ON RESEARCH!
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Today, I wanted to discuss a few things on research or "evidence-based" reviews if you will. For those who've been following me for some time, may have experienced or noticed certain people would comment on my content in a negative manner and always asking "where is your research" or "is this method evidence-based", etc. Many of you may have also noticed that I would give an athlete a drill that would magically increase his ROM, or get rid of pain in a very unorthodox way, especially when looking at it in neurological manner instead of biomechanial.
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Just know this, there is not a single post on my page that is not backed up by research. I will admit, though, that most of the references I provide are INDIRECT reviews, which means that they may not specifically prove a direct correlation but, when used on a patient/athlete, it may provide some benefit. The reason why: NOTHING is direct when it comes to rehab and performance. There are principles, not protocols. Every body is different and responds differently to various methods.
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That's why we can not rely solely on research because they all lack one important factor: individuality. Yes, studies with larger sample sizes strengthen the review, although many other variables may be missing and, most commonly, individualization! One person may not respond as well to another because every person's function and nervous system are different. Different needs for different populations! There is no wrong or right method or technique. It's what does the specific person responds to the most! Someone may respond very well to dry needling, while another may respond terribly!
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It all comes down to principles, and in the world of rehab and neuroscience, NOTHING is direct and clear cut. Research is valuable, of course, but we can not place all our focus on what is evidence based. Most of the time, out-of-box thinking may produce better results than what is supported.
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It's a shame that I can't write more about this topic because I have plenty of thoughts to discuss but would gladly love your input!

#research #review #evidencebased #article #austintx

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Jul 26

THE OVERHEAD ATHLETE WITH GUEST SPEAKER @vios.physicaltherapy
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Both @vios.physicaltherapy and I have gotten many requests on the overhead athlete and shoulder injuries so here ya go!
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Here we vote dive into how we approach shoulder injuries to the overhead athlete, even though the material we speak of on this live is very limited. Get a sneak peak on how @vios.physicaltherapy approaches overhead athletes in a respiratory and biomechanical context and my approach ina neurobiomechanical context.
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Would love to hear your thoughts!
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#baseball @mlb #nba #basketball #football #nfl #overheadathlete #shoulderinjury #shoulderpain #shoulderimpingement #labrum #recovery #rehab #vision #balance

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Jul 26

SAD, BUT TRUE! (IN MY EXPERIENCE)
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It just heartbreaking to see new PT grads go through these financial and career struggles in this wonderful profession, only to see them quit later on!
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I've had PT grads from very prestigious schools, such as NYU, that would intern for me and would just see the exhaustion and anxiety in their eyes! Grads with big dreams in the profession yet not have a single clue on how to treat lower back pain. Grads with outdated knowledge on the human body and no business skills enough to create something of their own.
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It's amazing how the profession transitioned from PT to DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) a while ago, yet that still doesn't create a difference in their finances nor their confidence to treat an injured patient nor their business skills.
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I was fortunate enough to avoid student loans since I studied in Greece, but I greatly struggled with my career here in the U.S. I've worked for outpatient clinics with the title of Director of PT, working 60+ hours making 25-30/hr, seeing 4 patients an hour, shitty health insurance regardless how many letters I had after my name on a business car. I even worked for a hospital and quit within 3 weeks after experiencing what my job duties were and living the corporate 9-5 life. That's until I decided to go on my own in 2015 as a cash-based practitioner where my work was respected. I would see 1 patient for1,5 hours and deliver results, not relying on doctor prescriptions, not dealing with the LOADS of paperwork to get insurance approvals for my patients, have a life and making money I deserve!
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Yes, going on your own is 10x more stressful than working for someone else and get a paycheck but I'd rather go through this stress where my knowledge is applied, be able to work with my athletes 1-on-1 with enough time to deliver results, not deal with paper-work hell and to live life!!
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For my DPT grads, this is an ugly truth! Don't think it because you have a DPT title that you are now a pro in the field. School prepped you for a job, not a career. Learn BUSINESS as much as you can aside from learning new PT methods.
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#career #physicaltherapy #studentloans #job #debt

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Jul 25

IS ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT A BAD THING??
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Till this day, I still get plenty of patients/athletes that report to me things such as: my doctor/chiropractor/PT said that I have an anterior pelvic tilt! My response: so?
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I speak out of experience here by working with countless athletes, so in my opinion, this concept of APT is a bit too overestimated.
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We are HUMAN! We evolved from quadrupedal to bipedal, and in turn, anterior pelvic tilt was developed naturally to keep us in an upright position! Everyone is different. Everyone has less or more APT than others! So, who determines whether someone has excessive APT or not? It's very subjective, again, in my opinion
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APT is NOT some form of dysfunction or pathology, but lack of movement control of the pelvis can be an issue. If you don't "own" your pelvis, your gait (walk) may be off, and that can POSSIBLY cause other issues down the line. If you have an anterior tilt, you're pain-free and able to carry out daily tasks and sports activities with no issues, so why fix something that's not broken? If you have hip or back pain and have done everything under the sun (hamstring, adductor and abdominal strengthening) ,to fix your anterior tilt and yet still feel symptoms, maybe you're looking at it wrong
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To me, motor control in all 3 planes of movement (frontal, sagittal, and transverse), especially in athletic positions, would always triumph over countless hours of hamstring and abdominal strengthening. Through trial and error, the approach to "fixing" an APT got me nowhere. Plus, it looks too dam silly to tell my athletes to walk with a tucked butt all day long.
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Let the debate begin!!
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#anteriorpelvictilt #pelvis #pelvicfloorexercises #hamstrings #abs #hippain #lowbackpain #neckpain #misdiagnosed

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Jul 24

Join us @vios.physicaltherapy & @bodmechanic TOMORROW @ 6/7pm EST on IG LIVE as we thoroughly discuss:

• Mastering The Overhead Position in Throwers & CrossFit/Powerlifting Athletes
• Common Injuries and Compensations We See
• Techniques to Include into Your Programming to Stay Injury Free and Improve Your Performance

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