Kevin Haines: Anti-Glass Back Movement and Building the Bodies Capabilities
Feb 3, 2025
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Kevin Haines, a Pain and Rehab specialist and advocate for the anti-glass back movement, discusses his journey in rehab and client trust-building. He explores load management, merging therapy with strength training for injury prevention. Haines highlights the need to overcome biases in athletic training and introduces a color-coded system for managing pain in sports. He emphasizes personal limits through a 'three light system' and shares insights into creating personalized coaching strategies. Witty banter and groundbreaking ideas make for an enlightening listen!
Kevin Haines advocates for a shift from the restrictive 'glass back' mentality to embracing movement variability and effective load management in training.
Establishing trust is vital in rehabilitation, empowering clients through open communication about their pain and personalizing their recovery journey.
Kevin highlights the importance of educating clients about pain perception, framing it as a protective response that can guide resilient movement.
Deep dives
The Journey from Glass Back to Load Management
Kevin Haynes shares his transformation from a cautious 'glass back' mentality to advocating for effective load management in training. Initially rooted in traditional exercise science, he learned to embrace movement variability and progressive overload while studying chiropractic care. His pivotal realization came when he compared the seemingly dangerous loads of everyday activities with gym exercises, leading him to advocate for a less restrictive approach to physical training. By integrating principles of load management into rehabilitation, he emphasizes that the body can adapt to various loading patterns, enabling clients to develop strength safely.
Building Trust with Clients
Establishing trust is crucial in Kevin's practice as a pain and rehab specialist. He discusses the importance of creating a safe space for clients to express their concerns and fears regarding their injuries and recovery processes. By validating their feelings and encouraging open communication, he helps clients move past their preconceived notions about pain and function. This approach empowers individuals to engage in rehabilitation exercises confidently, recognizing their agency in the healing journey.
Customizing Rehabilitation Programs
Kevin emphasizes the need for individualized rehabilitation programs tailored to each client's unique needs and experiences. He begins by assessing what movements cause discomfort and then builds from there, employing modifications to enable safe movement patterns. This personalization extends to gradually incorporating functional exercises that closely mimic the client’s regular activities or goals, such as deadlifting or squatting. By doing so, he systematically guides clients from basic movements to more complex exercises, ensuring they build confidence and strength throughout the process.
Pain as a Normal Experience
Kevin challenges the common misconceptions surrounding pain, framing it as a protective and normal body response rather than an indicator of structural damage. Through education, he helps clients understand the different levels of pain and encourages them to engage in movements that may initially feel uncomfortable but are ultimately beneficial. By developing a 'traffic light' system for pain perception, he teaches clients to discern between acceptable discomfort (green/yellow zones) and pain that signals potential injury (red zone). This understanding fosters resilience and a proactive mindset toward recovery.
Promoting Movement Variability and Fearlessness
In Kevin's view, movement variability is essential for fostering resilient athletes and individuals capable of handling unexpected physical challenges. He advocates against rigid training approaches that constrict movement options and promote fear around injury. By introducing clients to varied exercises and encouraging them to explore different movement patterns, he fosters greater adaptability and confidence. This philosophy highlights that while it's important to respect the body's signals, it’s equally important to challenge oneself to prevent stagnation and create a robust foundation for long-term health.
This week we have on Kevin Haines. Kevin is a Pain and Rehab specialist and part of the anti-glass back movement. We talk about his journey into the rehab space, building trust with clients, and his philosophy into load management and building the bodies capabilities. Give Kevin a follow on Instagram at @kh.movement and have a laugh by checking out some of comments arguing with him about his methods. With that enjoy this weeks episode.
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