

Restoring Human Movement
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales: Sports Injuries | Physiotherapy | Chiropractic Spo
You're listening to the "Restoring Human Movement" Podcast, where movement experts discuss the latest evidenced-based practices to help you and your clients move with mastery.
In this podcast, we interview other movement professionals from a variety of disciplines (medical doctor, sports chiropractor, personal trainer, strength coach, physical therapist, athletic trainer, etc) about how they treat and prevent aches/ pains in their client population. Some experts we've had on the show are:
- Dr. Stuart McGill PhD (Back Mechanic)
- Dan John (Strength Training)
- Dr. Thomas Michaud DC (Foot Ankle for Runners)
- Brian Carroll (Powerlifter Experiences & Cues)
- Dr. Ryan DeBell DC (Movement Fix Podcast)
- Dr. Phillip Snell DC (Fix Your Own Back)
- Micheal Shacklock (Clinical Neurodynamics)
Subscribe if you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, strength coach, personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, athlete, or generally interested in sports medicine.
Hosted by Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC, a Sports Chiropractor from Huntington Beach, Orange County CA, owner of Performance Place® Sports Care.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales understands most athletes don't go to doctors because they are afraid of being told to stop or "rest." At Performance Place® Sports Care we focus on what you can do.... education and a positive mental attitude is half the battle!
In this podcast, we interview other movement professionals from a variety of disciplines (medical doctor, sports chiropractor, personal trainer, strength coach, physical therapist, athletic trainer, etc) about how they treat and prevent aches/ pains in their client population. Some experts we've had on the show are:
- Dr. Stuart McGill PhD (Back Mechanic)
- Dan John (Strength Training)
- Dr. Thomas Michaud DC (Foot Ankle for Runners)
- Brian Carroll (Powerlifter Experiences & Cues)
- Dr. Ryan DeBell DC (Movement Fix Podcast)
- Dr. Phillip Snell DC (Fix Your Own Back)
- Micheal Shacklock (Clinical Neurodynamics)
Subscribe if you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, strength coach, personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, athlete, or generally interested in sports medicine.
Hosted by Dr. Sebastian Gonzales DC, a Sports Chiropractor from Huntington Beach, Orange County CA, owner of Performance Place® Sports Care.
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales understands most athletes don't go to doctors because they are afraid of being told to stop or "rest." At Performance Place® Sports Care we focus on what you can do.... education and a positive mental attitude is half the battle!
Episodes
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May 25, 2022 • 37min
Spinal Stenosis Non-Surgical Treatment Options That Work
This week, Dr. Dawne Costantino DC joins me for an in-depth discussion on non-surgical treatment options for common spinal conditions. We're tackling spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and osteoarthritis, exploring how conservative treatment approaches can be highly effective. Dr. Costantino and I will emphasize the importance of using pain as a guide to select the right exercises, stretches, and modifications to your daily activities. Learn how to listen to your body, understand the nuances of these conditions, and discover practical strategies to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life without resorting to surgery. We'll share our expertise and provide actionable advice to empower you on your journey to spinal health. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/

May 11, 2022 • 37min
Perfect Posture Could Be Creating Your Pain, Here Is How
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury This week's podcast I will be discussion how perfect posture could be the cause of your lower back, sacral, SI joint and hip pain. Yep, perfect posture can be bad in some situations. We will be covering some ways to improve your posture so you can sit for longer with less pain and discomfort. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Apr 27, 2022 • 39min
Anterior Pelvic Tilt And Is It Bad?
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Part 4: Weight Training After Lower Back, Hip or Groin Injury Sebastian's Groin/ Hip Books: https://www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/ This week's podcast Dr Dawne Costantino DC and I will be discussing the good and bad of an anterior and posterior pelvic tilt. The "proper position" for "good posture" has been under debate for years, but what many people don't understand is that there are pro's and con's to both. Your specific reason for lower back, hip, glute or SI joint pain will dictate what is best for you. Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Apr 13, 2022 • 50min
Failed Lower Back Surgery And How To Recover
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast Dr Dawne Costantino DC and I discuss failed lower back surgery and some of the factors associated. We also discuss ways to recovery from a failed back surgery that you may not have considered yet. Rehabilitation, corrective exercise and lifting form are on the list. Tune in for the full discussion! Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Apr 1, 2022 • 42min
My Low Back Spine MRI Is Normal But I Have Pain, Now What?
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast is a solo discussing how you could be still having lower back pain with a negative MRI. MRIs are currently considered the gold standard for soft tissue imaging of the lower back. What should you do if you have a normal MRI and lower back that won't go away? This podcast will cover easy wins you can do at home to feel like you're in control of your recovery. Enjoy! Works Cited: Does magnetic resonance imaging predict future low back pain? A systematic review MRI Findings of Disc Degeneration are More Prevalent in Adults with Low Back Pain than in Asymptomatic Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Degenerative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Changes in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain A Systematic Review Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Mar 16, 2022 • 44min
Why Does My Back Pain Only Come In The Morning?
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast is we have on Dr Marylou Garcia DC to assist in the discussion about lower back pain in the morning that lasts for 30 - 60 minutes. This could include morning stiff muscles, stabbing lower back pain, or leg pain/ sciatica. You can find Marylou in Tustin CA at https://revampedchiropractic.com/ Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Mar 2, 2022 • 42min
Why Does My Lower Back Get Crooked?
PREMIUM PODCAST LINK (for Clinicians only) Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People This week's podcast is a solo discussing when the crooked lower back. It's fairly common for people with intense lower back pain or sciatica to "get crooked." What does this crooked spine presentation mean (in theory) and what can you do about it? Enjoy! Looking to get in touch with our office? Send us a message here. We are in Costa Mesa CA but we can help people virtually very efficiently. 5 Step Workshops for Clinicians link Cody Dimak Strength and Conditioning Series for Clinicians

Feb 16, 2022 • 39min
Should I Stretch Or Strengthen My Lower Back?
This week, it's just me diving into a question I get asked all the time: when should you stretch, and when should you strengthen your lower back? We've all seen endless stretches targeting specific muscles and those flashy strengthening exercises for abs and glutes, but the real key is knowing when to use them. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the confusion and providing clear guidance on how to strategically integrate stretching and strengthening into your lower back care routine. We'll cover the factors that determine whether stretching or strengthening is more appropriate, how to identify your specific needs, and practical tips to build a balanced and effective program. If you're tired of guessing and want to understand the science behind lower back health, this episode is for you. Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/

Feb 2, 2022 • 47min
Understanding Hip Groin Pain Diagnoses
Join us this week as Dr. Mary Lou Garcia DC dives deep into the complexities of hip pain! We're covering a wide range of hip diagnoses, from hip impingement and labral tears to referred hip pain and muscle tightness, including the often-problematic psoas muscle. Dr. Garcia shares her expertise and reveals simple, yet effective rehabilitation hacks that you can implement to address your hip discomfort. Whether you're dealing with a specific diagnosis or just experiencing general hip tightness, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move with greater ease and comfort. Tune in to learn how to take control of your hip health EBOOK MENTIONED Enjoy! Dr. Mary Lou Garcia DC email: RevampedActiveChiro@gmail.com 949-994-1304 Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Hip Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Hip Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/

Jan 19, 2022 • 45min
Understanding Low Back Pain Diagnoses
This week, I'm taking you on a solo journey through the often-confusing world of lower back diagnoses. As a practitioner at Performance Place Sports Care, I've seen firsthand how frequently lower back pain is misdiagnosed. In this episode, we'll explore the most probable diagnoses based on the patterns we observe in our clinic, helping you understand the potential root causes of your discomfort. We'll delve into the nuances of various lower back conditions, empowering you to better articulate your symptoms and concerns to your medical team. Plus, I'll be sharing a valuable book recommendation to serve as a resource for you on your journey to understanding and managing your lower back pain. Let's work together to cut through the misdiagnosis and get you on the path to effective treatment. Sebastian's Low Back Books: Part 1: 6 Powerful Exercises To Reduce Lower Back Pain Part 2: Understanding Lower Back Diagnosis & How To Not Let Dr. Google Lead You Towards Failure Part 3: Understanding Lower Back Treatments & What Works For Most People Looking to get in touch with our office? We hold licenses in many states and can help via telehleath 714-502-4243 https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Free Low Back Webinar: https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/ Sebastian's Online Low Back Program: https://www.p2sportscare.com/products/


