Fix Your Sciatica Podcast

Meet Meg. She’s a mother of 3 kids and works full time. She can’t see a physical therapist a few times a week because she just doesn’t have enough time. Learn about how she dealt with her pain while also managing a tough busy schedule. Hint, she went through the patient advocate program and in within a matter of weeks, she was feeling better. Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatienta...

Meet Dr. Michael Piekarski, PT, DPT, BJJ black belt, MMA fighter and physical therapist. We talk about the common trends in BJJ (flexion based motion) and how to overcome injuries. If you are dealing with sciatica pain and train BJJ this is the episode for you!  You can reach out to Dr. Piekarski through instagram on @doctor_kickass  Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.c...

Today we interview Ryan Hurst, founder of GMB Fitness. With a background in martial arts, gymnastics, and movement, he is a leading expert in helping people rediscover their natural ability to move. We talk about why unlocking stiffness is helpful in sciatica pain, and how to safely explore the ranges of motion necessary for optimal health. We finish up with some action steps to help you explore a...

This simple 3 step framework will help you tackle the hard to manage sciatica pain. The great news is that this can be applied to any injury. We don’t need to complicate things nor do we need to be hopeless. You will recover.  Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Here’s the self cheat sheet for symptom management: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatm...

Today we meet with Dr. Jonathan M. Fields to discuss the role of PRP and healing from sciatica pain. We go in depth about the science behind this technique and why/how this can be helpful for folks with sciatica pain. Dr. Fields is a renowned integrative doctor, published author, martial arts instructor, keynote speaker, and plant medicine advocate. He owns two clinics in South Florida, where he s...

Today we flip the script and interview Dr. Ashley about what it’s like to reach 100 episodes in the podcast world; what he learned, the greatest challenges, and what the future looks like for the podcast. Today’s host is Scott Rammage, the host of the Brotherhood of Fatherhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brotherhood-of-fatherhood/id1506798772 and the founder of Media Machine ( h...

We know that the foods we put in our body influence how we feel and operate. But what are the best foods for us? Changing our eating habits can be hard. Today we talk with Arielle Bloom of https://www.ariellebloom.com/ and Haley Heaton of www.balancedlivingco.com who are Nutrition Therapy Practitioners. They help people navigate the complicated world of food and how it helps us heal. Learn about t...

Meditation is known to be helpful in managing chronic pain. Why and how does it work? We discuss this in more detail with Joshua Cameron, an expert in meditation. He’ll also take us through a guided meditation for relief.  You can find Joshua here: https://www.towardgoodnesscoaching.com/ Here’s a research article on meditation and pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27658913/ Check out the sciat...

Let’s face it. In some cases surgery is needed. How can we tell that surgery is needed? Are surgeons all about getting you under the knife? What is recovery like? We interview Dr. Abbasi Neurosurgeon and teacher of the minimally invasive OLIF technique. This episode covers why surgery is indicated, the process, and the recovery. His first answer to pain is to not go through surgery which is someth...

The immune system is important as it protects us from pathogens in the environment. However, in some cases, the immune system can be super sensitive, resulting in attacking our own cells. This can impact how we process pain. Learn more from Robin Engelson an autoimmune overcomer, and sciatica pain recoverer. She helps moms overcome the challenges of autoimmune issues, and we talk about how this in...

What happens when we are stressed? This podcast interview with Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, MD discusses how our nervous system can process pain when we are stressed. Ultimately, if we are receiving too much stimulation from our environment, it can cause an increase in pain. How can we turn down the noise so we can focus on recovery? Learn more about it in today’s episode. Here’s a cool article about sen...

This is not an episode on whether or not you should go to the ER. Today we interviewed Tiffany Ryder, PA-C an emergency department Physician’s Associate. We discuss how the emergency department can help with managing pain. Hint: they determine if your pain is a life or limb threatening event, and then point you in the right direction for care.  You can find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ti...

In 2019 I almost got hit by a car. I just signed my disability insurance benefit and glad that I did should something happen to me. We interview Gretta Zutz, an insurance specialist today and she discusses how to purchase disability insurance and how to navigate it should you use it. You can find Gretta here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grettazutz/ Check out the sciatica protocol here: sciaticapro...

What is reiki? How can this “energy” tool be used to manage pain? Research (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871310/) shows that reiki can be a great complementary treatment in the healing process. We interviewed a previous guest, Angie, about her experience as a Reiki Practitioner. We discussed what Reiki is, and how it can be used in healing. She also guides us through a little reik...

We interviewed Dr. Dana Corriel, MD who is an entrepreneur and founder of SoMeDocs.com. We discuss the growing presence of physicians on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. How can we tell which information is the right information for us? We also discuss that there are countless doctors out there who want to help you. There is hope for recovery. You can access the directory of cli...

We interview Dana Le, the founder and CEO of Wander Health. This is a company that helps Americans access healthcare, urgent care specifically, when traveling abroad. If you are considering traveling to another country, don’t let healthcare (or lack thereof) limit your ability to enjoy your trip.  You can find out more information about this awesome platform at wander.health Check out the sciatica...

Dr. Deb Nelson is a psychologist specializing in working with clients dealing with chronic pain. How do we know if pain is in our head? What is pain? Why would we need to see a psychologist to deal with these issues? All of these questions and more are answered in today’s podcast.  You can find her at: https://www.drdebnelson.com/ Here is the article about the various mechanisms of pain: https://w...

Today we share the power of the podcast and how it help our most recent guest. We meet Angie, who had sciatica pain after a week of bed rest post surgery. She really resonated with the episodes and decided to book a call with Dr. Ashley. During the call, Ashley determined that it was not the right time to work with Angie, but provided some key action steps for success. Within 2 weeks, Angie is fee...

There are a lot of similarities between Sciatica pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Both are often mismanaged due to most providers addressing the symptom rather than the cause. In this episode we’ll discuss the anatomy of the carpal tunnel, common treatment methods, and what should be done when it comes to treating this issue. Pain management is still focused on addressing the source of pain rather...

Dry needling is a great tool in sciatica recovery. It often gets mistaken for acupuncture, which is also a fantastic modality to managing pain; however, there are some differences. Today we shed some light on dry needling, what it is, and its applications to conditions like sciatica pain. Dr. Dustin Buck is the owner of a physical therapy clinic and teacher of other physical therapists on various...

The Active Release Technique is a thought process and tool used to manage pain. Due to misinformation, there is a lot of confusion about what it does and how it works. Today we discuss with Dr. Jonathan Weimer, DC, MS, CCP of Highland Sport and Spine out of Denver, Colorado has been using ART for the past few years. We discuss what ART is, how it can help, and the applications to Sciatica Pain.  I...

Fascia itself is more than just connective tissue. In fact, it is a dynamic structure and has a role in everything we do. Today we interview Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body and expert on all things fascia. We discuss what fascia is and how it integrates with conditions such as sciatica pain.  Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciatica Instagram Handle : ifi...

Learn more about how Cannabis can help with chronic pain, from the lense of a physical therapist. Meet Dr. Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD, GCS and Dr. Lori Zucker, PT, DPT, MA who are physical therapists and founder of the website https://www.ptcannabisinfo.com/ . In this episode we cover the biology of cannabis and how it can be used in the clinical setting. If you are considering cannabis into your lif...

What do your feet have to do with sciatica pain? We discuss this with Dr. Keith Chittenden, DPT, DPM a podiatrist and physical therapist. We cover what is podiatric medicine, and key biomechanical factors of the foot that play in sciatica pain. When was the last time you had your feet checked? Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciatica Instagram Handle : i...

Sometimes surgery is exactly what’s needed for recovery. But there is a lot of fear and concern about whether or not surgery is for you, what options there are, and how do you know you are at your last resort? We discuss with Dr. Michael Verdon, DO, neurosurgeon based out of Dayton, Ohio. We discuss his journey from physical therapist to spinal surgeon, how to navigate the surgical world as a pati...