DIYtherapy - Physical Therapy

We are getting back to basics. We are going to do shorter with less off topic issues (fingers crossed) focusing on a single issue or body part. Today we are discussing fascia, but what is it? You probably have heard the buzz words myofascial release, in this episode we tell you what it is and what fascia really is. For questions or topic ideas you can contact us at...Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

GOT YA!! There is no single one best exercise for posture. We are all different and no one exercise will fix everything. I had to do this alone due to a bet and it was terrible and I sincerely feel bad for anyone who listens to this.I am sorry.Screw you Andy.If you want to get in touch with us to ask a question you can hit us up at...Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

What are plyometrics and why do them? In this episode find out how physical therapy uses them to get back to sports or any athletic activity after an injury. Learn how to use them to warm up if you want to prevent one. REMEMBER: WHAT IS SQUASH (the game)?Get in touch with us at...Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Have you had back pain? Do you see your friends getting hit with it and want to avoid it? This episode we talk about simple steps you can take in your daily life to help you avoid back pain before it starts. We also spoil the end of Watchmen at the end.As always you can follow us for more information at..Posture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy

When you see your family members getting older and struggling they may want to get better but feel they can't. Today we talk about the importance of strengthening exercises and its effects on bone density and strength in the older population. Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Are you having trouble reaching the middle of your back? You are missing internal rotation in your shoulder. How do you get it back and how do you do it at home, listen to find out!As always you can reach us or follow us at.....Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/Posture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVB

We all know that sleep is important for EVERYTHING! What does it do to your injuries? What POSITIONS should you be in with back pain? With shoulder, hip or neck pain? Find out in this short but sweet episode.Oh and also we find out that Andy has an "open marriage" listen to find out if this is true or not. As always we love your input and suggestions are always welcome! Find us or follow us for further information or just for fun at...Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/Patella knee brace https://amzn.to/33HZsnRElbow brace https://amzn.to/31JyDPvAnkle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVB

Have pain in your calf, or tightness? What are some of the causes BESIDES the muscle being tight? Getting cramps could mean you are missing things in your diet that could cause increased cramping. Listen to find out!If you have ideas, questions or comments you can reach us at..Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/Patella knee brace https://amzn.to/33HZsnRElbow brace https://amzn.to/31JyDPvAnkle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVB

It's Marathon season and we talk about common quad injuries that can happen and how to get back to normal faster! atella knee brace https://amzn.to/33HZsnRElbow brace https://amzn.to/31JyDPvAnkle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Getting shin splints can stop you dead in your track from doing the thing you love doing, running, hiking, walking or even just hurt at work! Listen to find out simple solutions to how to treat yourself at home!Elbow brace https://amzn.to/31JyDPvAnkle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Let's talk about general elbow pain, golfers, tennis elbow, biceps tendinitis, hyper-extended elbow, elbow bursitis. How do you treat these? If you are having trouble we are here to help. Sign up for a 30 min consultation where we will walk you thorough identifying the cause of your pain and give you the education and exercises to help treat yourself. Elbow brace https://amzn.to/31JyDPvAnkle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

What do you do if you sprain or strain your ankle? What is the difference, do you treat them differently?SPOILERS: Nope. listen to find out simple strategies to solve your ankle pain. Ankle brace https://amzn.to/2nybwIsPosture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

In this episode we talk about chronic pain and ways people think they can fix it and dispel any myths about those fixes. Like, surgery is the ONLY way to fix it, I need to just rest and it will get better, if I bend or lift it will make my back pain worse. Posture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Now that we know what bad sitting posture can do to you, how do we fix it? Exercises and stretches are talked about in this episode. The link for the DIYtherapy posture corrector is down below. We are always open for future topics or questions!Posture Corrector https://amzn.to/2I5tBVBWebsite www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

With school now started we thought we would address sitting posture. While important for kids in school it is equally important for those of us with desk jobs. What happens when we use bad posture? What is common pain? What is good posture?Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

What are the "new" fads taking over physical therapy, cupping and dry needling. What does the research say? What do they do? Are they right for you? Also an update on my hip that is crumbling as we record this and I proceed to help it crumble (find out how).Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Core strength is important but how important when it comes to the cause or solution to back pain? What is your core muscles and some good starting exercises. Thanks to our guest host Chris for his contribution with the Rocky training music at the end.Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Something different on our 50th episode. First we talk about what would happen for real if you were shot in the shoulder, hit in the knee, dragged by your leg by a horse or hit in the head multiple times.Also I defend the movie Sky Captain in the World of Tomorrow from a crazy person. Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Is popping your neck, back or knuckles bad or good? Why does it feel better after? Why does it feel "full" before? What is the sound? Will it cause arthritis? All these and waaaay more then you would want to know about woodpeckers and bats in this episode. Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

We are all concerned about mirror muscles but muscle imbalances can cause pain in different joints. Find out what some of the most common over looked muscles are, what issues they can cause and how to fix them.Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

What is Scoliosis and can you treat it at home are answered in this episode. Spoiler: it sounds worse than it is in most cases.We Talk a bit about the new Lion King and have the same reaction as most people to it.You can reach us at:Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

First let me apologize for the terrible episode name, my daughter made me do it? Today we talk about what a frozen shoulder is and how it is diffrent from just shoulder pain. How do you treat it and how long it will take (SPOILER: longer that you want!).Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Something different today we have a friend with back pain that has had it get worse and wants a Wellness Consultation how to improve her pain with the goal of elimination. She has been to the Chiropractor and got relief but after a couple of weeks her pain has returned and is looking for the next step.Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Are deep squats bad for you knees and at what angles focus on which muscle group in this episode,Website www.DIYtherapy.netEmail DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYtherapy206Twitter www.twitter.com/DYtherapyInstagram www.instagram.com/diytherapy206/

Groin strains are common in people who play sports. How do you treat yourself if you are just playing on the weekend? Listen here and we will teach you the exercises and simple strategies to get back to playing the sport you love.Remember you can contact us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DYtherapy, find us on Instagram at DIYtherapy206 or facebook for videos of exercises we talk about in each episode.

You are a runner and have had a knee injury, now what? What exercises should you do? When do you know you are ready to start running again? What did I find in my yard and how did I deal with it?These are the questions we answer today.As always you can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DYtherapy, follow us on Instagram at DIYtherapy206, join our Facebook page. You can find more information or sign up for a Wellness Consultation at www.diytherapy.net.

Did you pull a hammie? Is your hamstring injured? What is a "pulled muscle"? How bad is it and how long will it take to get back to walking, running or other things you love to do?Also if you have or have not seen the Mission: Impossible with Felicity (Keri Russell) let us know at DIYtherapy206@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram (DIYtherapy206) and Facebook for exercises.

We are offering wellness Consultations on www.DIYtherapy.net. What are they? Are you someone who could benefit from one? What do you get from a consultation? All these questions and more are answered.Find out if we think deer are homicidal or just dumb at the end of the episode.

Jumpers knee/knee pain is what we start off talking about, what it is and how to treat yourself before getting way off topic at the end when we talk about the most resent episode of Game of Thrones.Questions? Contact us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, at our facebook group, tweet @DYtherapy or follow us on instagram at DIYtherapy206.

Shin Splints are painful and happen to runners often. We talk bout what they are and how to treat yourself to get back to running. IT Band syndrome, is it real what is it? We discuss what the IT Band is and if you can stretch it and treat pain in the area that will improve your running.As always you can contact us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, or follow us at DIYtherapy206 on Instagram, join or facebook page or tweet @DYtherapy.

RPE or Rate of Perceived Exertion is a tool we use to tell if a load is to much on your tissues or not. Listen to find out how hard you should be lifting if you have pain or even if you don't.As always you can ask us question or comments at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us at DYtherapy, find us at Instagram at DIYtherapy206 or join our facebook page.

What should you do if you are going to have an ACL surgery? When should you have it? What should you be focused on before surgery? What should you be doing before you start physical therapy? These questions and more will be answered.We also talk about Game of Thrones so a bit of spoilers at the end of the episode. As always if you have questions or ideas for topics you can email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, follow us on instagram at DIYtherapy206, join our facebook page or tweet at us @DYtherapy

Do you have pain in your neck? How do you assess it and find out what is causing it? You can find the neck pan (and others) here http://diytherapy.net/ . Have questions about an injury or other pain? Find us at our Facebook page, follow us on instagram at DIYtherapy206 or email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com

We are talking a new study about what can trigger your pain and what can make it worse. We discus ways to find your triggers and some easy strategies to avoid them. As always you can find us on Facebook or on instagram at DIYtherapy206 or email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com or find us on our website at DIYtherapy.net

Learn how to treat yourself if you suffer from either tennis or golfers elbow. They sound like they would be completely different but they are treated the same just the opposite direction. Also learn how long it has taken Andy to watch the Baywatch movie, if he has finished it at all. If you have any questions you can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DYtherapy. Follow for exercise descreiptions or to see how long I can keep up the comic book inspired memes on Facebook or on Instagram at DIYtherapy206.

What does back pain is a numbers game mean? The short of it is, you may be able to correct your back pain with one simple movement but HOW MANY times do you need to do it is the question that is answered here.If you have any questions or ideas for future podcasts you can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com or see how many comic book memes I can make on instagram at DIYtherapy206, tweet at us @DYtherapy or join our facebook page.

Like the title says, can exercise make your pain worse? What can exercise do to me physically and psychological well being? Do I need to workout a lot? You can request topics or questions to us at DIYtherapy206@gmail, or see how many memes I can make using superheroes at DIYtherapy206 on instagram, or on our twitter @DYtherapy or join our facebook page.

What is subacromial decompression? What does it do? Should you have the surgery? What can cause you to need the surgery? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode.You can contact us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram at DIYtherapy206, tweet at us at DIYtherapy or join or facebook page.

In this episode we talk about piriformis syndrome. What is it? What does it feel like? What is causing the pain? How do you treat yourself for it? A link to the back pain book https://amzn.to/2EmXwHvGet a hold of us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy, join our facebook page for more information in this and other podcasts. Keep an eye on diytherapy.net for future interesting things to come.

Is aquatic/water therapy good? Is it right for you? What is different between normal therapy and water? What is the benefits of water therapy? All these questions will be answered and more on this valentines day episode.You can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet @DIYtherapy, join our facebook page and keep an eye on DIYtherapy.net for future interesting things.

Andy and I talk about the importance of loading is on your tissues, the effects it has on them and if it will hurt your or is bad for you.Remember you can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy or join or facebook page for more information or if you have questions or ideas for future episodes.

I ask Andy if a back to complicated to self treat or not. We also bust 2 myths people have about pain and their bodys. Also we talk a little about Aquaman and if it was good or not. You can reach us with questions or comments at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page.

Now for something a little different, Andy has written a book about how to treat yourself with low back pain. I ask him a few questions and do my best to keep him on track. If you have any questions you can email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com and the link to the book is https://www.amazon.com/Rehab-Cookbook-Back-Treatment-Guide-ebook/dp/B07L7BT8X7/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1547139133&sr=8-2&keywords=rehab+cookbook%3A+low+back+painWe would love questions or feed back.

We had some technical issues today but we made it happen. We talk about stretching today, when you should do it and what is happening. I give an update on my hip issues and Andy finds a real world reason we do this podcast.If you have any questions or ideas for future episodes you can email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page.

What is a modality? Today we are talking about iontophoresis, electrical stimulation and ultrasound. What are they? Do they work? Should you be asking about them in physical therapy?If you have questions, or ideas for future topics you can email us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page.

In this episode we talk about what the meniscus is, what it does in your knee, how you could tear or damage it and ways to treat yourself conservatively and if what happens if that doesn't work. Here is a link to some of the exercises we talked about in the episode along with some other good ones https://youtu.be/emO4tQxtR0UI give a thumbs up for Spider-man into the spider-verse. You can reach us with questions at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page for some updates on upcoming episodes and further therapy information

Today we talk about lumbar discs and if they can heal, what causes them to heal if anything and pro tip strats on how to best set yourself up for success with less pain. We check in on how Andy is doing in his new house and I saw the new movie Ralph wreaks the internet. You can reach us with questions or ideas for new topics at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page for fun memes and good information we don't always talk about on the podcast.

After a holiday break we are back at it. Today we are talking about how long it takes tissues like muscle, bone, ligaments and tendons to heal and the importance of why you should not rush after you stop having pain.If you have future ideas for episodes or questions you can contact us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, tweet at us @DIYtherapy or join our facebook page.

We talk about tendinitis what can cause it and the steps you should be doing to cure the pain you are having. Pretty simple but tricky to do. We also talk about the best way to get into cold water and Andy is wrong.

We are talking about sprained ankles today, what you should do first when you first injure it, what you should and shouldn't worry about and things you need to work on to get back to your life. We got a question about chiropractor and what "being out of line" means.

It's a short one today, we talk about if back and neck braces are a good thing or a bad thing, we also talk about the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy.Andy has finished Man in the High Castle and his overall thoughts.You can reach us at DIYtherapy206@gmail.com, our Facebook group under DIYtherapy or tweet at us at DIYtherapy with questions or topic ideas.