Fixing your low back pain & any other injury can be simpler than it seems.
In this conversation we speak to Adam Duncan, a sports massage therapist, who shares his journey into the field, discussing the various levels of sports massage therapy and his experiences working with athletes across different sports.
He highlights common injuries, particularly in strength sports, and emphasizes the importance of movement and activity in managing pain.
Adam recounts success stories from his rehabilitation work, the role of recovery in endurance events, and the effectiveness of massage tools.
He also explains the differences between acute and chronic injuries, when to seek professional help, and shares some horror stories from his treatment room.
The conversation concludes with Adam reflecting on the rewards of being a sports therapist and the importance of teamwork in helping clients recover and improve their performance.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Sports Massage Therapy
03:03 Understanding Levels of Sports Massage
05:49 Working with Athletes: Experience and Specialization
08:54 Common Injuries in Strength Sports
12:08 Managing Lower Back Pain
15:07 Success Stories in Rehabilitation
18:11 The Role of Recovery in Endurance Events
20:54 The Effectiveness of Massage Tools
23:54 Acute vs. Chronic Injuries
26:51 When to Seek Professional Help
29:56 Horror Stories from the Treatment Room
33:09 Muscle Imbalances and Biomechanics
35:54 The Rewards of Being a Sports Therapist
