In this episode we discuss some papers that challenge some of the available pain models of understanding. While there are some good challenges on language, the overall message remains the same; treat the person in front of you. And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com
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In this episode we discuss some papers on therapeutic exercise for the neck as well as the low back. We also look at challenging industry norms and how others get upset by what you’re saying. And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com
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You ever have one of those moments where you get faced with a piece of research that challenges, something that you’ve been saying for a long time?We’re going to talk about that today. Because I’ve been long saying how going for a walk is one of the best things you can do for low back pain. And while it’s can still be an effective thing, we’ve come apart come upon some research that tells us otherwise. So we’ll get into that today. But I think before we get into that one, we’ve got one paper that we’re going to look […]
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“But Jamie, I’m not a personal trainer. I don’t even have a gym in my clinic!”If you’ve ever felt like movement-based therapy is “out of scope” or requires fancy equipment, this episode is for you. Many of us were taught that our value lies solely in what we do to a patient on the table. But when we rely only on passive techniques, we miss the most powerful tool for building long-term resilience: Movement.In this episode, we’re debunking the myth that you need a CSCS certification to use exercise in your practice. I’m breaking down three specific types of movement […]
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“I did the work, gave them the stretches, and they still came back two weeks later with no improvement.”If that sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Most massage therapists respond to “difficult” cases by chasing more certifications and better manual techniques. But what if the lack of progress has nothing to do with your hands, and everything to do with the gap between what you say and what your patient actually hears?In this episode, we’re breaking down why communication isn’t a “soft skill”—it’s the most important hard skill in your toolkit. We dive into the research of the Therapeutic Alliance and […]
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Have you ever scrolled through social media, seen a post about “pain science” or “evidence-based practice,” and felt an immediate surge of defensiveness? Like everything you spent thousands of dollars and years of school to learn was being called a lie?In this episode, we’re getting vulnerable about the professional “identity crisis” that many therapists face. I share my own journey from being a modality-driven therapist who wanted to “hammer muscles and tear shit up” to someone who felt personally attacked by the shift toward biopsychosocial care.We dive into the science of Allostasis—a concept that explains why your brain treats new […]
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