Fix Your Sciatica Podcast

Meet Natalie. She’s a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and business mentor. She also suffered sciatica pain last year and spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix her problem. Luckily she found this podcast and started the Patient Advocate Program. Learn about her success story and how we helped her recover from her pain. If you would like to hear more about what Natalie is up to, you can check her out...

Buying shoes doesn’t have to be complicated. But the market out there is overwhelming and it shouldn’t be. This episode covers all you need to know about shoes and how to buy the best pair for you. My top shoe recommendation affiliate link is found here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_products Are you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain? Check out the patient...

The Total Motion Release method was a way to help the rest of the body heal the sciatic nerve pain. How does it work? Why does it work? We discuss with Dean Volk, PT, MSPT who’s whole platform is helping folks with sciatica pain. We talk about treatment principles, how they are applied, and the best action steps to finding a practitioner.  You can find more providers who are certified in Total Mot...

What is nerve flossing, why does it help, and how does it help? Will it help in sciatica pain? We discuss the research about it, the dosage, and how to properly add it into a daily program.  Here are the articles in reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10744707/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8703155/ And https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4755972/  Are y...

There are a ton of diagnoses that can emulate sciatica. We need to understand what we’re dealing with in order to figure out a solution. Diagnostics is step 1, step 2 is going to focus on treating the cause of pain. Learn more about it in today's episode. Are you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain?  Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Here’s th...

Here’s another surgical success story. After months of living in pain, trying all sorts of therapies, and having to figure out foreign healthcare systems, Keren was able to receive the procedure she needed for pain relief. Now she is pain free and can go back to living her life without any fear. You can check out Keren’s website here: www.topleftdesign.com Are you looking for a more affordable way...

Today’s special guest is someone that I’ve been following and learning from since 2015. Dr. Erson Religioso III, PT, DPT is a physical therapist and founder of Modern Manual Therapy. He travels the US/and world teaching his approach to treating pain. We discuss a couple specific analogies about movement that will help you better understand that there’s no such thing as good/bad posture, and how we...

What is hyperbaric oxygen? Could it help nerve pain like sciatica? We answer questions like these with Edna and Caitlin of https://inlighthyperbarics.com/ and talk about the benefits, uses, and risks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.  During the research of this podcast, we came across a few articles that say that this may be helpful: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8084668/ https://www.n...

Let’s face it, healthcare is expensive. Unfortunately, the cost of healthcare is only going to go up. What do we do when we don’t have the funds or access to healthcare? Today, we interview Dr. Erkeda Derouen, MD, who is triple board certified in medicine and has founded an amazing organization that helps folks get the healthcare they need when not being able to afford it. We discuss the challenge...

Acupuncture is a great tool/resource to manage sciatica pain. There are a lot of components that need to be assessed. We take a deep dive into this, in addition to chakras (another form of Eastern medicine) with Dr. Alexander Joannou, a Western train physician, turned Eastern medicine convert. Listen more to learn about acupuncture and the marriage between eastern and western medicine; and their r...

In your 40s and 50s with sciatica? You may be experiencing a perfect storm of hormones during Menopause and actual sciatica pain. We interview Amitha Sharma, Founder of NourishDoc, a platform designed to help women navigate this stage in life. We discuss the hormonal changes + things that may be happening when dealing with sciatica pain.  You can learn more about the company here: https://www.nour...

When was the last time you met with your primary care doctor? Did you know that they serve as the gatekeeper to your health? They can get a lot done and answer a ton of questions for you during the visit. However, you may not have that luxury if you are going through an insurance based provider (limited to 15-20 minute visits). We interviewed Dr. Michelle Cooke, MD of Sol Direct Primary Care (http...

The ayurvedic healing arts originated in India thousands of years ago. How can it help with health and pain management? Today we step into the east and learn more about this art. Madhuri Pura Dasa is today’s guest and we take a deep dive into ayurveda, what it is and how it helps people.  You can out more of his work here: https://madhu.life/ send the word “mak” in any of the correspondence and yo...

What is physiatry? What options are there in regenerative medicine? How does a physiatrist evaluate you for sciatica pain? We learn this and more with Dr. Nikhil Verma, M.D a physiatrist and owner of Essential Sports and Spine Solutions in Ohio. Dr. Verma shares with us the inner workings of a physiatrist, how they help patients, and the options available for regenerative medicine.  You can get in...

Are you stretching and stretching only to feel nothing or make your sciatica worse? This technique may not be what you need in your recovery. We interview Yogi Aaron, a yoga instructor and teacher of the Muscle Activation technique. We discuss why muscles may feel tight, and some action steps to reduce tightness and improve pain without stretching. You can get more information here: https://yogiaa...

Today we interviewed Dr. Abbasi. He’s a surgeon and travels the globe teaching his surgical techniques. We discuss what an Epidural Steroid injection is, what it does, and things to consider when receiving this type of care. Are you considering a steroid injection for your pain? This episode is for you! You can reach Dr. Abbasi at https://www.inspiredspine.com/ and to learn more about his AI scrib...

Here are our top 10 tips for recovery from any pain. (with research articles to support them!) Breathe - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31978501/ Walk https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5081102/ Massage https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19083683/ Strengthen https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35872241/ Practice mindfulness meditation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5368208/ Conne...

You’re never alone in this journey. How can you communicate your needs with your partner when you’re in pain? What do you do if your partner is in pain? Today we discuss how to strengthen your relationship and aid/ask for help when needed, with our guest Rachel Humphrey. She’s a coach and builder of strong relationships. Here’s the link to the ring theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_theory...

What is a steroid injection? Will it help? What is an epidural? We answer those questions and more in today’s episode. Research on effectiveness of injections: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8744824/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32890301/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34323441/ Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Here’s the self cheat sheet for sym...

Did you know that the nerves that serve the penis (pudendal nerve) share similar nerve roots with the sciatic nerve? Today we meet Dr. Di Wu (Woody) and we discuss the pain “down there” and how it relates to sciatica pain. We also discuss the anatomy of the pelvic floor and its function in pain.  You can learn more from Dr. Wu at ipc.health or you can email him at di@ipc.health Check out the patie...

What are muscle relaxants? How do they work? Why are they prescribed? What do we need to consider when taking medication like this? Today we interviewed Dr. Sonny Shah, PharmD, about this medication. Interested in learning more from Dr. Shah?  You can reach out to him at Drsonnyshah.com and @drsonnyshah on social media. Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Here’s the...

You’ve probably come across Advil and Motrin for pain at some point in your life. These are easily accessible and cheap. They belong to a class of medications called NSAIDs, short for non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. But why do they work? How do they work? Did you know there are prescription strength NSAIDS? What are the drug interactions? What do we need to consider if we’re dealing with sc...

Is your pain due to a real injury or are you just getting old? Today’s interview is with Deborah Moore, a health and wellness coach for people in their 40s and 50s, as well as a Master’s athlete. We talk about what to expect in regards to health, wellness, and injury recovery in your 40s and 50s. The great news is that age is just a number and with the right action steps, you’ll be living a full a...

What medications are available for sciatica pain? We discuss with Dr. Bailey Schroeder, a pharmacist, how tricyclic antidepressants are used to manage pain like sciatica. We talk about use cases, side effects, and things to consider when it comes to starting a new medication. You can reach out to Dr. Schroeder at drbaileyschroeder.com and her instagram @getinformmed.  You don’t want to miss this!...

Are you scheduled to see a physical therapist? This is what should happen in an effective physical therapy session. This will also help you get prepared to provide the necessary information to your provider so that you can maximize your time in the clinic.  If you’re currently working with a physical therapist or movement practitioner, this allows you to understand how you can improve your results...