Fix Your Sciatica Podcast

We interview Dr. Mark Testa, DC about all things chiropractic care. We take a deep dive into how their approach to treatment can help out with recovery. We also provide some useful tips to help maximize the use of your time when working with a clinician. Your recovery should be focused on you and your goals. You can reach out to Dr. Test at doctesa@hotmail.com Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Face...

The McKenzie method is a way to treat sciatica pain. But there are a lot of misconceptions about how it works and if it does work. I met with Dr. David Atwood, PT,DPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT. We cover all things the method and provide actionable steps for recovery. You can reach out to him at djatwoodpt@gmail.com Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciatica Instagr...

Every now and then we’ll be sharing a case study with you to show our thought process on how to address sciatica pain. Today’s episode covers how someone with knee pain recovered from back motions because it was more likely related to an irritated sciatic nerve. In order for a problem to be solved, we need to ask the right questions. During this case study, we asked the questions necessary for rec...

The pelvic floor is one overlooked component of the core musculature that often gets overlooked. We meet with Dr. Matthew Johnston, PT, DPT, OCS has been treating this problem in men for the past few years. We discuss why this area is often overlooked, the muscles of the pelvic girdle, and explain what to expect during a men’s pelvic exam. This is something to be assessed when recovering from pros...

In this episode, we interview Angela Ardolino, who taught one of the first classes of University of Vermont’s medical schools about Cannabis medicine. Cannabis belongs to the category of plant based (natural) remedies. We talk about the endocannabinoid system as well as the power of mushrooms on various different aspects of our health. You won’t want to miss this episode if you are considering loo...

How does switching to a plant based eating program help with recovery? Learn about this from Christy Howell’s journey from being sick to healed by transitioning to a vegan based diet. The best nutrition lifestyle is something that someone can follow consistently but also have the results speak for themselves. Christy was 💯 planted-based 10 years before heart surgeries and healed quickly because o...

Today we interview Sheila Thelen, President at Vestibular Service Training. This is a company that specializes in vestibular training. We learn that the vestibular system is crucial for optimal balance, and having improper balance skills can impact our pain. Learn about this awesome product and how it can help you regain your balance and your life! VestibularTrainingServices.com Sheila@VestibularT...

Virtual reality (VR) is growing in popularity. There are a lot of naysayers out there who believe that it won’t help; which is why we have today’s guest Todd Maddox, PhD. He is part of the Applied VR a company that provides virtual reality programming for those experiencing chronic pain. We go deep into the science behind VR and why it can be helpful; hint: it stimulates all parts of the brain.  Y...

Today we are meeting with Adam Fiore of LimitlessAF, a company based off of Adam’s journey from being a diabetic to in essence curing his diabetes with lifestyle changes. One of the big challenges with Diabetes is the management of blood glucose levels. Having elevated blood glucose can result in a lot of issues in terms of our health. One interesting thing is that having elevated blood glucose le...

We are taking a little different approach in this episode. If you’ve been dealing with sciatica for quite some time, it is no surprise that you have gone through the medical system only to be confused by medical coverage, the costs, and how to even get linked up with the right professional. We interviewed Sidney Haitoff from Mishe.co , a healthcare marketplace that covers all things price transpar...

Meet Dave. He was experiencing some form of sciatica/low back pain for 10 years. He loved running, but the most recent episode of pain made him question if he was going to ever run again. Learn about his journey and how Dr. Ashley helped him out get back into running in less than 3 months. Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciatica Instagram Handle : ifixy...

Interested in using your health insurance for physical therapy? We interview Dr. Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT who is clinical director at Excel Physical Therapy in Hoboken, NJ. We discuss the benefits of using health insurance and how to find the right clinician for you should you choose to go through this route. There seems to be a growing rift between out of pocket clinicians and insurance based, so w...

Today we speak with Dr. Ryan Whelton, PT, DPT who has developed some really amazing ways to deal with chronic pain. He talks about the sacroiliac joint, an area of the body that can get irritated and can present with symptoms similar to sciatica pain. We discuss the anatomy of the pelvis and its role in sciatica pain. A true eye opening experience!   https://youtube.com/@PTandPainRelief Email admi...

Today we interview Kevin Wood, host of the Resilient Humans podcast and coach/gym owner. We talk about resilience, what it is, and its important role in dealing with sciatica pain. https://redcircle.com/shows/resilient-humans http://instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin kevin@crossfitmoncton.com Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciatica Instagram Handle: ifixyoursc...

Cryotherapy, ice packs, and cold immersion are three different things, and they each serve a purpose. We meet with Matt Chenard, a gym owner, and health/fitness professional who’s been doing cold exposure over the past 6 years. Learn about his experiences and how it can be implemented on a daily basis to reduce stress, improve resilience, and also help with dealing with pain sensitivity. Email: in...

Today we interview Tim Caputo, owner of One Life Fitness and Nutrition in NY. We discuss the importance of building strength, and strategies on how to safely return to a training program safely after getting hurt. You don’t want to miss this! You can reach out to Tim through https://onelifestrong.com/ and his email at info@onelifestrong.com Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com Facebook: https://www.fa...

There are a lot of tools out on Amazon that provide small bursts of electric current and talk about how it is used for sciatica pain. The research out there says that this tool can only provide a temporary effect. Also, there are countless brands and types of tools out there that can be overwhelming. We interview Dan Dixon, senior Vice President of NeuX Technologies, and we discuss the science beh...

Today we interview Ashleigh and Trey Hall of Trained for Adventure. They live the nomadic lifestyle and break down some key strategies on how to be healthy and pain free when out on the road. Ashleigh was also a user of the Sciatica Protocol and she shares her experience going through the program. If you are a traveler and dealing with pain then this is the episode for you. You can find them at ht...

Today we interview Christopher Maher, a former Navy Seal turned transformation specialist. We take a deep dive into how stress affects our lives and ways to be able to incorporate positive stress management techniques for a full and pain free life. He goes beyond just “management” of stress and discusses how his True Body Intelligence program can help people break free from these stress cycles. Yo...

Breathing is a critical part of life, but when we experience pain or stress, that breathing can be thrown off. Meditation can be tough, but simply focusing on your breath can reduce stress and lower pain levels. We interview Brian Smith of thepresenceproject.net , a coaching program all about breathing and mindfulness. We discuss various different breathing strategies and how to implement it into...

Today we interview Dr. Kimberly Joy Rammage of kimberlyjoyfitness.com . She’s a doctor of physical therapy and a fitness professional. We talk about the benefits of exercise and how to safely implement an exercise program to build fitness while dealing with the phases of healing from sciatica pain. You can check out here youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimberlyJoyFitness Email: info@ifixyoursci...

Today we meet with Dr. Dave Candy, PT, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT who has a fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy. We learn about what his training was and how it is used to help his patients. We find out that manual therapy is one of the many tools in a toolbox of knowledge, but how to use those tools is where the relief comes. You can find out more about him here: Clinic Website: More 4 Life located in...

Meet Rebecca Boskovic, a fitness trainer, a dear friend of mine, and recent client. She shares her experience battling with courage, fear, and asking for help when she needed it. What an inspiration and an episode to not miss! You can find her at: www.thefittestme.net and you can learn more about her consistency for results program here: https://rebecca-boskovic.mykajabi.com/c4r-consistency-for-re...

In today’s episode we talk with Lisa, one of the many success stories with the Sciatica Protocol, a text based program designed to help you experience pain relief quickly without waiting in line to see someone. She shares her experience and journey going through sciatica pain and the steps she took to recover. You can contact her at: Lisarobyfit@gmail.com Sign up for the sciatica protocol here: ht...

The wonders of technology allow us to work with folks across the world. Here’s a real example, Ashley lives in Florida, but we live out here in California. Sciatica pain relief without even meeting in person. Learn about her journey in today’s episode. Ashley is also the owner of Nika Athletics based out of Florida, but works with clients all around the world. If you are healed from sciatica pain...