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Hosted by Rick Olderman, physical therapist who specializes in helping people with difficult pain problems. Rick talks about his own approach and interviews other health practitioners looking for new answers to old problems.

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    • Dec 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Talk About Pain

    Part 2 Hip Pain Questions from Bob & Brad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 42:03


    I answer real questions from real people in pain from a live event with Bob & Brad. Please watch the first part of this series posted last week to understand the foundation of my responses. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners. Rick's Hip Pain Program: www.fixingyourhippain.com   Type in talk25 to receive 25% off my home program.

    I answer questions about hip pain from Bob & Brad's fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 54:29


    Hip problems are a common complaint that can lead to back, sciatica, SI joint pain, knee pain and foot issues. Here I answer questions from Bob & Brad's fans with hip pain looking for answers. Rick's Home Program for Hip Pain: www.fixingyourhippain.com Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners. 

    The Popliteus: Secret of the Knee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 23:18


    A friend of mine recently hurt his knee falling on a bike ride. It was stiff and swollen after a week. I discovered a little-known muscle was continuing to irritate his knee. I massaged it for 5 minutes and his range of motion was restored. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Back & Sciatic Pain Questions and Answers Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 53:00


    This is the second of two installments answering questions about back and sciatica pain from my live event on Bob & Brad featuring my new book, Solving the Pain Puzzle.  Please listen to Part 1 prior to this episode to understand where I'm coming from with regards to my answers--they will make much more sense. This can also be found as a video on my YouTube channel here:  Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.  

    Back & Sciatic Pain Questions and Answers Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 35:05


    I recently had a live event with Bob & Brad, physical therapists on YouTube. We were overwhelmed with the number of questions submitted and so I'm answering many of these in this 2-part series. This can also be viewed on my YouTube channel here. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Posture that Feeds Neck Pain & Headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 9:05


    This is the third and final installment of my Posture and Pain series. The first dealt with back pain, the second addressed with one-sided back pain, sciatica or SI joint pain. This episode helps you understand the connection between your posture strategy and upper body pain--most specifically neck pain and headaches. This episode can also be viewed on my YouTube channel by clicking here.   Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Posture that Contributes to One-Sided Back or Sciatic Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 9:55


    This is the 2nd video in my 3-part series connecting posture strategies to pain. This episode talks about how posture strategies can contribute to one-sided back pain, sciatica or SI joint pain. Many people actually perpetuate their pain due to the weight bearing and posture strategies. I explain why and how to fix this. This episode can also be seen on my YouTube channel here. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Your Erect Posture May be Causing Your Back Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 10:47


    This is the first of 3 episodes where I talk about how your posture strategy may be contributing to your pain. Many posture strategies are based on the misconception that the more erect posture the better--nothing could be further from the truth.  This episode is also available as a video on my YouTube channel here.  Please  subscribe to receive alerts when I create new videos. I hope you learn something new that helps you. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Looking at Runner's knee pain, Plantar Fasciitis and Other Lower Body Pain from a Systems Point of View

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 20:14


    I address a reporter's query about Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, iliotibial band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Runner's knee, patellofemoral pain, shin splints. These problems are often thought of as different problems with different solutions. But they are part of a larger system. Listen to understand how I see these from a systems standpoint. This episode can be viewed as a video on my YouTube channel here. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Why Do I Have Shoulder Pain After Rotator Cuff Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 17:30


    In this episode I describe the components of the shoulder and why some people may have continued shoulder pain after rotator cuff repair surgery. This can also be viewed on my YouTube channel here.   Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.  

    What Exercises Strengthen the Back & Core?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 15:55


    This is one of the most common questions I hear as a physical therapist. Listen to the podcast to hear my answers. This can be found on YouTube as a video here.   Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Running Shoes for Flat Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 15:31


    In this episode I discuss whether special running shoes are necessary for flat feet. I also discuss reasons people might have foot pain. This can also be found on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/LhvMclcc8v4?si=i2YpivQcpyWGRQM0 Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Are Standing Desks Good for My Back or Sciatic Pain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 14:35


    Standing desks are very popular as a solution to pain related to sitting. But is it a good idea? These are some points to consider if you have back or sciatic pain. This is also a video on my YouTube channel which you can find here: Are Standing Desks Good for My Back or Sciatic Pain? Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How do I solve wrist pain when typing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 13:01


    This is my take on some potential causes of wrist pain that are often overlooked in standard care. This can also be found as a video on my YouTube Channel.   Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How Our Body Architecture Affects Our Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 26:03


    We are not all built the same. Our architecture influences many aspects of our function and pain. I show examples of this and explain how this works. Lack of this understanding often leads to chronic pain. Join my free Masterclass to help you understand and solve your back or sciatic pain: Rick's Masterclass   You can also watch this episode on Youtube: Body Architecture and Pain   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Why Do I have Back and Foot Pain When Standing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 9:14


    Things happen as we stand that feeds into back and foot pain. Here's my take on the problem. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How Do I Fix My Rounded Shoulders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 18:59


    This episode is my take on rounded shoulders, and whether to correct them or not. I offer an alternative strategy to solving this problem. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Tennis Elbow is a Real Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 12:11


    I comment on a recent article in the NY Times, Tennis Elbow is a Real Pain. Here's How to Treat It.  Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Which Exercises Do I Use to Strengthen Back and Core Muscles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 15:55


    This is one of the most common questions I receive as a physical therapist.  You can also view this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u8DosWukhGc   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How Does Posture Create Neck Pain or Headaches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 9:05


    This is the third in my series about how posture strategies contribute to pain. Often people are trying too hard to create posture--this, combined with poor strategy, causes pain. This episode can also be found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2i0IpCESvaQ   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How does posture create sciatic pain: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 9:54


    This is the second in my 3-part series about how posture causes back pain. Today's episode is about sciatic pain and can be viewed on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7NnO9ta2Y5o   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How Does Posture Create Back Pain: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 10:47


    Chronic pain happens with too much of a good thing, just as much as too little of a good thing. See what I mean in this informative series.  I explain my take on the connection between posture and chronic back pain, sciatic pain, neck pain and headaches in this three part series. Videos of these episodes can be found on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/asyEOEGsm_4   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Why Does My Foot Go Numb During Exercise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 28:02


    Foot numbness can have simple biomechanical origins. I discuss these and ways to solve them in this episode. This is also a video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvdWDa04S_w.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Is Neck Pain Caused by the Shape of Your Neck?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 15:55


    I saw a patient with neck pain who read from many online sources that he should change the shape of his neck to solve his pain. Hear my take on this advice.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    The Cause of Achilles Tendinosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 18:25


    The cause of this person's Achilles tendinosis completely took him by surprise, however this is ultimately the cause in 10-20% of cases. Once he saw the truth of his situation, his medical history of plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain made perfect sense.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How to Solve Plantar Fasciitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 28:37


    Rick's take on why we have plantar fasciitis and how to solve it. This is also seen on Rick's YouTube channel. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Is Chiropractic Neck Manipulation Safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 15:49


    I comment on a recent article written by Dana G. Smith of the New York Times titled, Is it safe to get your neck manipulated be a chiropractor? Here's the verdict. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.  Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Which exercises fix my pain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 21:06


    Many people wonder which exercises will solve their pain. In this episode, I offer my technique for figuring this out. I also delve into an interesting phenomenon where people seem to stop doing the things that help them and even forget what helped them.  See my take on this!   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Restore Walking After Paralysis—New Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 24:41


    Current research involving electrical stimulation of the spinal cord allows people with partial or complete spinal cord injuries to walk. Epidural Electrical Stimulation (EES) seems to be a miracle of the future and is in its infancy. Watch this episode from my Talk About Pain podcast to learn more.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.   Show links:   Neurons that restore walking after paralysis, Nature, 09 November 2022   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05385-7#Sec62 Dr. Fabian Wagner   https://www.bordeaux-neurocampus.fr/en/staff/fabien-wagner/     Spinal Interneurons as Gatekeepers to Neuroplasticity after Injury or Disease, Journal of Neuroscience 3 February 2021:  https://www.jneurosci.org/content/jneuro/41/5/845.full.pdf   TeachMeAnatomy   https://teachmeanatomy.info/the-basics/

    How to Improve Your Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 11:01


    I comment on an article in the Denver Post about balance and give some tests and strategies to improve balance. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read Rick's book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    An Alternative Treatment Approach for Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 22:57


    I've only seen a few patients with this very pain problem that typically affects only one side of the head. Listen to my take on how and why my treatment helped. Spoiler alert: it does not involve following conventional medical wisdom. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners. Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Recent Breakthrough in Stroke Treatment!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 21:19


    A stroke involves a disruption to brain centers which control movement. Until now very little was available to help restore function to limbs of people who have experienced a stroke. I'm very excited to present this episode featuring new research involving a dramatic leap forward in this field! It features a recent article in Nature Medicine— Epidural stimulation of the cervical spinal cord for post-stroke upper-limb paresis.Nature. 2/20/23. Marc Powell lead author.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Lynn Schulte PT, a Postpartum Pelvic Pain Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 78:02


    I recently took Lynn Schulte's course on postpartum pelvic rehab and she was amazing! Her approach is intuitive, simple and effective. If you're a woman with any kind of pelvic pain or a practitioner looking to fortify a weak point in your treatment of pelvic pain conditions, as I was, I strongly recommend you listen Lynn's pioneering approach to solving these problems.   Lynn Schulte is a Women's Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years and the founder of the Institute for Birth Healing.   She has been helping moms heal from all the issues women experience after birth and is now teaching courses to body workers to help them do the same.   She found a common birth pattern that shows up in the pelvis after birth and knows how to effectively release these patterns.  Knowing we are more than just our bodies, Lynn works on all levels, physically, energetically, and spiritually with women to help them access their full potential.  She also teaches bodyworkers how to work with the energy of the body and how to access and use your intuition in your bodywork sessions.  She offers a certification process to help birth professionals become Birth Healing Specialists.  Lynn holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from St. Louis University, St. Louis Missouri. A true teacher, Lynn continues to supplement her professional experience with training to complement and update her practice.   For Clinic and one on one appointments: https://centerforbirthhealing.com   For Institute and education and directory: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/   Youtube:  Correcting the Open Birthing Pattern: https://youtu.be/JRUPAwTN1P4   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Does Hot or Cold Exposure Really Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 15:52


    I comment on two articles found in the newspaper, one about cold plunges and one about saunas--is there evidence supporting the health benefits of these modalities? Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Knowledge vs Skill When Working with Chronic Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 19:07


    While some practitioners can dazzle with a deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology and a multitude of tests to isolate a damaged tissue, ultimately the question is whether they can solve your pain. In this episode I talk about knowledge vs skill when solving pain. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    How I Lowered My Cholesterol by 28% in 6 Weeks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 17:51


    This podcast I talk about how I lowered my cholesterol and blood pressure in 6 weeks.  I feel so much better! I hope this helps. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Why Do We Have Elbow Pain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 11:13


    I talk about my approach to solving elbow pain--one of the more stubborn issues in the body. Over the years I've discovered a unique approach to understanding and solving these problems fairly consistently. You might want to have Google nearby when listening to look up some of the muscles I discuss.  Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Solving the Pain Puzzle: Shoulder Pain in the Foot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 26:40


    This is a case from my upcoming book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist. It is a story of chronic pain from the feet to the shoulder and neck. My book will be published in Spring 2023. You can pre-order my book at https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Solving-the-Pain-Puzzle/.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.    Read my book, Solving the Pain Puzzle: Cases from 25 Years as a Physical Therapist, to learn about my unique approach to solving difficult pain conditions from head to toe.

    Pickleball Injuries Are On The Rise. Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 15:15


    I respond to a NY Times article about pickle ball injuries and why I think they're happening. This would be a great one to listen to if you play or are thinking of playing pickleball.   Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    How did that fix my back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 16:34


    This is a story from my upcoming book, Solving the Pain Puzzle, which is coming out in 2023. Read some chapters from my book here: https://rickolderman.com/how-did-that-fix-my-back/ I would love to be the first physical therapist on the NY Times BestSeller List! You can pre-order my book here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Solving-the-Pain-Puzzle/ Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    A Guy Calls Me About Headaches...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 11:11


    A man reached out on behalf of his wife who suffered from migraines. Within a couple minutes I believed I understood what was going on. This episode highlights my approach to solving headaches and what most practitioners seem to be missing. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Common Cold Explained?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 9:21


    A recent study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published a recent breakthrough in our understanding of the common cold--it's fascinating! Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Master Craniosacral Therapist Jeremy Quinby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 56:26


    I interview master therapist, Jeremy Quinby, who has been an Integrative Health Specialist for nearly 25 years.  In 2014 he became involved in numerous projects across the country exploring better care delivery, vetted local health networks, and the development of a health improvement system as an alternative to our current system of managing care.  The Highway to Health Podcast was born out of this, an extension to his 20 year career helping individuals and families become healthier in their day to day lives.  His intention, which will be more clear after listening, is to broaden the view of what we call health, to educate, and to encourage all of us to build a healthier, more connected world around ourselves. You can reach Jeremy at jeremy@highwayto.health Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Lara Heimann PT, yoga instructor, developer of LYT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 58:24


    I'm thrilled to interview Lara Heimann, physical therapist and master yoga instructor who solves pain from a systems point of view--naturally we had a lot to talk about! She's really amazing! International yoga leader and creator of the LYT Method, Lara Heimann, investigates the modern evolution of yoga from her background as a Physical Therapist and neurodevelopmental treatment specialist. She passionately explores the core values of her groundbreaking yoga method: smarter movement patterns, kindness to ourselves and others, compassion for all beings, finding the best way through inquiry, the courage to change, discipline to grow, and taking a stand for what we believe in. You can find her and all her teachings and trainings at www.LYT Yoga.com. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    How to Prepare if You're Having Surgery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 12:02


    I comment on a NY Times article reprinted in the Denver Post recently. It's a great article with lots of good advice. I've posted my Be Prepared for Your Surgery! download I offered my patients at my clinic which can be found on my https://rickolderman.com/ricks-lessons/. 

    Comments on a WSJ article about Inflammation, Diet, Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 10:30


    I think we could do better in medicine in understanding inflammation in our bodies. This essay in the Wall Street Journal by a gastroenterologist, talks about the roots of inflammation and perhaps why we struggle with it. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Hip and Knee Pain Chapter from My Upcoming Book!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 22:27


    This is my reading of one of the chapters from my upcoming book, Solving the Pain Puzzle. You can pre-order the book at www.rickolderman.com and listen to other chapters from it as well. Enjoy! Also visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Dr. Tony Ratkovic, a chiropractor, explains his approach to solving pain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 51:45


    This interview was a great opportunity to chat with my friend, Dr. Tony, about how he solves pain. Dr. Tony is based in California and cares deeply about his patients. If you've ever wondered how chiropractic works, this discussion is for you! Connect with Dr. Tony and his content— http://www.euclidchiropracticinc.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Blkl6Vc9dtK_OpVUzCH_w http://www.instagram.com/drtonychiro https://www.facebook.com/euclid.chiropractic.spine.health/ www.instagram.com/drtonychiro https://vm.tiktok.com/3NgCGq/ Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, pre-order my new book, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    Have Pain Associated with Your Gut or Hormones? Not Sure? Listen Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 53:43


    I interview Melissa Deally, functional medicine practitioner. Melissa and I see eye-to-eye on many aspects of health. She presents another perspective of solving difficult pain problems and specializes in solving gut and hormone dysfunction which tend to be at the bottom of a lot of more stubborn problems. This is well worth the listen! You can reach Melissa at melissa@yourguidedhealthjourney.com or visit her site at yourguidedhealthjourney.com. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

    How Sylvia Ernst Avoided Her Total Hip Replacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 37:49


    Sylvia used my hip pain program and we had a zoom session together to solve her 8 year struggle with hip pain for which she was recommended a total hip replacement for by two surgeons. She is now painfree. You can listen to our conversation here. Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

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    My Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 6:39


    This is a shorty. I went for a walk and enjoyed the "now".  Visit www.rickolderman.com for my home programs, patient stories, free ebook, blog, or my online course teaching this approach to health and wellness practitioners.

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