Restoring Human Movement - For the Outdoor Lovers

Join your handy-dandy running injury expert, Dr. Mandy, as she gets personal about an injury she's been navigating for over a year: Hoffa's fat pad impingement. With a background in NCAA cross country and track, coaching, and now specializing in trail and ultra running, Dr. Mandy knows a thing or two about runner's aches and pains. This isn't your typical ACL tear or patellar issue – there was no...

Welcome back to the movement movement! Your host, Dr. Mandy – a runner herself and a specialist in treating ultra, trail, and all distance runners – shares insights from years of experience. Today, she delves into two compelling case studies with a common thread: both runners presented with hip and groin pain, but also had secondary Achilles tendinitis. The first runner, 'Mia,' a fast track specia...

Hey active folks, especially runners dealing with stubborn hip or groin pain! Today, your co-host Sebastian is diving into the topic of hip impingement. This is something often overlooked, and unfortunately, misinformation can prevent you from finding relief. Sebastian will cover the basics of hip impingement. While there is a bony aspect to hip impingement that won't change, Sebastian emphasizes...

Are you an active individual plagued by lower back pain that's aggravated by sitting? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why sitting, even with good posture, can significantly worsen various types of lower back pain. Whether you're dealing with discogenic pain from a disc injury, a pinched nerve, arthritis, or degenerative disc disease, that seated position often just feels terrible....

Continuing the story of our 50-year-old patient with knee pain who dreams of running with friends, we delve into a common concern: fear of movement. He was advised by his surgeon to never squat below parallel, a piece of advice Sebastian believes might be hindering his recovery. In this episode, we discuss the assessment findings that actually indicated it was okay for him to squat to a greater de...

Welcome back to the Restoring Human Movement podcast! Join your co-host Dawne and intern Garrett as they dive into a fascinating case study. They'll be discussing a determined female in her 30s who was thrilled to get back into running, ramping up to 2-3 miles, 5-6 days a week after a long break. However, a swollen left knee is now hindering her progress. Garrett, with his strength and conditionin...

Got a sudden case of low back pain? You're not alone! Join your host Dan and his intern, Garrett, as they tackle the five biggest questions people have about acute low back pain – the kind that just pops up. From understanding what 'discogenic' pain really means to getting clarity on what's likely going on, Dan and Garrett break down the essentials. You'll also get a peek behind the podcast with a...

In this episode, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC dives into the top 5 mistakes people make when dealing with a disc herniation, bulging disc, or general low back disc injury. Many patients unknowingly prolong their pain by avoiding movement, relying too heavily on passive treatments, or mistaking the real source of their symptoms. You'll learn why rest isn't always best, how core stabilization really wo...

Welcome back to the Restoring Human Movement Podcast ! I'm your cohost, Sebastian Gonzales DC, and today we're diving into a real-life case of chronic hip pain that many active people will relate to. Our focus is a  female athlete who has been dealing with front-of-hip pain—right in the hip crease—for over two years. Despite trying various treatments, the discomfort lingered, coming and going sinc...

In this episode, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC breaks down the five most common mistakes people make when dealing with sciatica and persistent sciatic nerve pain. Whether you've been struggling with leg pain, lower back tightness, or that infamous shooting pain down the leg, this episode is packed with essential insights. Discover why stretching might not always help, how misdiagnosis can delay recove...

In this episode, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC dives into a real-world sports hernia case involving a 16-year-old female track athlete. This episode explores the challenges and nuances of treating a sports hernia in younger athletes who participate in high-demand sports like sprinting, hurdling, and jumping. Sebastian breaks down the thought process behind the rehabilitation plan, from initial diagnos...

Returning to running after childbirth can be a challenging journey, and this week we address a common struggle: lower back and groin pain. We'll be discussing an email from a new mom eager to get back to running, but experiencing persistent deep aches in her lower back and sharp groin pain, especially during stride increases and hill work. We'll dive into safe and effective return-to-running strat...

In this episode of Restoring Human Movement , co-host Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC tackles a growing concern in the healthcare world: are outcomes for lower back pain actually improving, or are we slipping backward? Despite the abundance of updated research and proven rehab methods, many providers still rely on outdated, fear-based treatments that may be holding patients back. Sebastian explores the...

In this episode of the Restoring Human Movement podcast, we highlight some of the simplest yet most effective wins for plantar fasciitis relief that many people overlook. While it's common to jump straight into aggressive treatments, the real progress often lies in foundational steps like adjusting load, improving calf strength, and managing foot mechanics. We shares the key habits, exercises, and...

In this episode of the Restoring Human Movement podcast, cohost Dr Dawne Costintino DC, Primary Spine Practitioner, shares a real patient case involving two common complaints: a tight lower back and pain along the inner knee. This combo shows up in runners, lifters, and active people more than you'd expect—and it's not always about the site of pain. Dawne dives into movement patterns, compensation...

In this episode of Restoring Human Movement , your cohost Dr Dawne Costintino DC, Primary Spine Practitioner, dives into how simple lifestyle habits can make a huge difference in the healing process of lumbar disc injuries—like herniations and bulges. Rather than just focusing on stretches and rehab exercises, we highlight five often-overlooked strategies that support recovery: staying active, reg...

In this episode of the Restoring Human Movement Podcast , cohost Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC dives deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in musculoskeletal health: hip impingement (FAI). Drawing from real-world telehealth sessions and in-person client cases, Sebastian unpacks the truth behind this often-frustrating condition. Is hip impingement purely a structural issue doomed to persist fo...

Hey trail runners! If you've been sidelined by that nagging pinch in the back of your ankle, right around the Achilles, you're in the right place. In this solo episode, Sebastian dives deep into ankle impingement specifically for active individuals like you who love to hit the trails. Sebastian will guide you on how to effectively communicate your symptoms to your healthcare provider, ensuring you...

In this episode of the Restoring Human Movement Podcast , Dr. Sebastian Gonzales breaks down five essential habits that can significantly help manage and recover from sciatica. Sciatica, often described as radiating pain from the lower back down the leg or even into the foot, is a symptom of several possible conditions—including lumbar disc injuries, arthritis, or nerve entrapments. While every ca...

In this episode, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in rehab and fitness: that corrective exercises fix the problem. Spoiler alert—they don't. Instead, they improve your body's capabilities, help redistribute stress, and allow you to accomplish the same task in a new, often less painful way. You'll also learn how these movements act as "burner" exercises to wake u...

In this episode of the Restoring Human Movement podcast, we go beyond basic stretching to explore what really works when it comes to hip and groin rehabilitation. Stretching has its place, but it's often overused or misapplied—especially in cases of chronic groin pain, hip impingement, or post-injury rehab. Dr. Sebastian Gonzales dives into the science and real-world application of mobility, stabi...

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