Rethinking Rehab with Dr. Shane

Have you had the unpleasant feeling of low back pain? millions of Americans deal with this problem and it is very debilitating. If you have dealt with low back pain for a while and it is not getting better than this is the Podcast for you to listen to. I have spent the last 12 years working with patients dealing with this exact issue and I have had great success with improving the severity of thei...

posture problems affect almost everyone in one way or another. neck pain and low back pain are usually the most common areas we see posture have a negative affect on the body. I have had multiple patients with different posture issues affecting neck and headache symptoms as well as low back pain and sciatica issues driven from poor posture. in this Podcast I will discuss the importance of proper p...

Neuropathy affects millions of Americans and is one of the leading causes of fall injuries in the country. Neuropathy is a slow breakdown of our peripheral nervous system typically seen in the hands and feet first. This condition can worsen and affect more proximal muscles of the limbs. Overall Neuropathy will significantly impact mobility and safety. Good News there are natural ways to improve ne...

Shoulder blade pain can be quite limiting, it can affect sleep quality and the ability to use the arm how you want to. I have delt with solving this problem for patients for years and have really improved the speed of recovery with manual therapy techniques such as dry needling. In today's Podcast I will give a few treatment testimonials of patients I have seen in the last month dealing with shoul...

One of the biggest decisions facing many injured people are should they get surgery for their injures or try to heal them naturally on their own. many people I treat are challenged by this decision. there are times when you need surgery and many times when the conservative approach is more beneficial. In todays Podcast I will discuss the times to go surgery route and when conservative care and Phy...

meniscus tears in the knee can limit function a lot. many people that get tears or injury to the knee joint look at injections and surgery options that are not necessary to get back to normal function with limited pain. the meniscus sometimes needs surgery but more times than not it doesn't need to be operated on to get back to function without pain. I will discuss of a few of my patients with men...

Many people that have not exercised in a long time struggle to get back in shape. Many push themselves too hard out of the gate and lead to injuries. others are injured and do not know how to resume exercise again without worsening their pain. this physical suffering can lead to weight gain and general depression on how we look and feel. one of the most important parts about returning to exercise...

Todays Podcast we discuss a patients story after an unfortunate ankle break when hiking and the troubled rehab story she had before she got to my office and what we did to get her walking again with manageable discomfort. if you have had ankle or foot surgery and are not moving the way you hoped you would there may be things that can be corrected to allow for more normal movement with less pain an...

most people over the age of 50 will deal with some form of joint osteoarthritis (OA). many of those affected by OA will attribute activity and wear and tear of life causing the worsening of OA but, the worst issues I see from OA are not from activity but from lack there of. weight will also be a contributing factor, but there is another condition I think plays a bigger part of the equation and tha...

On November 15th 2022 I took my son out for a run and 10 minutes later my life would be changed forever. I was crossing an intersection with my son in a stroller when a car hit us at a crosswalk. In todays Podcast I will give the recap on my unfortunate injury that occurred when I got hit by a car. it was a lengthy recovery process, but I was able to get back to a normal life without surgical inte...

Let's Talk about Muscle. In Todays Podcast I will go over what makes up your muscle where it is found in the body and what its various jobs are in our body. I will also go over some of the unknown benefits to having more muscle mass on your body. If you have dealt with strength issues or inability to successfully gain strength or mass on your body this Podcast is for you. I will fill you in on the...

fall prevention and injury mitigation is on the minds of every person over the age of 70, but when should we really start focusing on balance to limit future falls? in this podcast I will discuss when is the right time to start working on balance and what will happen if you don't incorporate balance training in your weekly exercise routine.

In todays Podcast I will discuss the three most important things you can to to improve your physical wellness and your mental wellness. sleep and hydration are the two most under appreciates aspects to health and can be a root cause for a lot of your issues. sit back and enjoy learning how to keep your mind and body as healthy as you can.

With the NBA season ending, there have been a growing increase in achillies tendon injuries in basketball this season. most notable Tyrese Halliburton rupturing his achillies tendon in Game 7 of the Finals. many achillies injuries come from tightness or lack of training for sport, but these NBA players are well trained and prepared for basketball play. So what is causing this increase in injury th...

When you are on vacation it can be difficult to keep a active lifestyle. just because you are away from home and not near your normal gym doesn't mean you can't stay active. In todays Podcast I will discuss some very easy options to stay active while on vacation to keep your physical and mental health in good shape while away.

A golf swing is the most complex movement in sports. this movement can have a variety of problems from golf set up and grip problems to structural changes in your body that limit your ability to turn the correct way in a golf swing. in this podcast I will break down how your body structure dictates function of the body and if your body doesn't move correctly you golf game will never progress. lear...

June, 13th 2025 I will be presenting a FREE golf fitness and injury prevention seminar at my office (681 Goodlette-frank rd #230 Naples, FL) at 11AM. all are welcome to joint to learn what physical requirements are needed to play golf without injury and if you have a injury from or worsened by golf this is the presentation for you. I will being doing a couple more podcast on aspects of the present...

There is a alarming rise in young athlete knee and ankle injuries with field sports. Some have attributed this injury rise to the level of competitive play, but I think there is more to the equation that just faster bigger athletes, I think the surfaces they play on are having a adverse affect on their bodies and increasing injury prevalence. If you have had knee or ankle injuries with field sport...

when we alter our body position or posture for a long duration of time it will lead to soft tissue dysfunction. once soft tissue dysfunction starts injury and pain follow suit. many issues that slowly start or come out of the blue without a injury it is usual due to this process. if you have felt an injury come on for no known reason and doesnt go away easy this podcast is for you. learn how postu...

Shoulder pain is a common issues affecting many people. the most important thing to know about a shoulder injury is what structures of my shoulder are injured? there are a few different layers to the shoulder that can get injured and determining which structures are injured is key to a successful rehabilitation program. in this Podcast I will discuss how you know if you shoulder joint is causing p...

Knee osteoarthritis can limit the enjoyment of life a lot. knee pain impacts millions of Americans daily and limit exercise and actives of daily living. many people go the wrong way to manage arthritis issues in the knees and take medications and injections of cortisone that do not help the problem they only worsen the issue long term. Dry needling and electro dry needling can be extremely benefic...

in todays Podcast I will discuss some indicators you have a good physical therapist as well as information on hamstring injury and how to properly get over a hamstring injury. some of the activities for improving pain and healing are not what you would expect. sit back and enjoy leaning about how to recover from a hamstring injury.

back pain can be very limiting in life and when back pain strikes we can get frozen in fear. movement becomes our enemy with back pain with the thought that any movement will cause reinjury. one area with chronic back pain I see patients all the time fearful of strength training for the spine. one of the most important areas of spinal recovery is to improve healing rates reduce acute pain, and the...

There is a growing number of non-contact based knee injuries happening with athletes. there are growing concerns that the surfaces we are playing on may be the driving force this increased injury risk, however I think it is more complicated than just the artificial turf we are playing on more regularly. Footwear is playing a bigger factor to the increase risk of knee injures especially non-contact...

In todays Podcast I will discuss about what are the most important muscles to keep strong to allow for successful aging. there has been research that has found certain muscles groups if you keep strong will have a much better time later in life to perform activities that keep you happy and enjoying life. I will also discuss ways to achieve and keep these important muscles strong.