Can the Chiro or Massage Take the Place of Self-care?

The RunRX Podcast

Hot take! Regular chiropractic or massage appointments aren't enough to replace daily self-care. Tune in and find out why.

Timestamps of big takeaways

Let’s Talk About Chiropractic and Massage Appointments

[00:22] - Coach Caroline introduces the question about whether regular chiropractic or massage appointments can replace self-care routines.

The Importance of Daily Self-Care

[01:18] - Coach Valerie emphasizes that while professional treatments are beneficial, they don't replace the need for daily self-care work.

Challenges with Patient Compliance

[02:10] - Here we chat about a physical therapist's study on patient memory and compliance with at-home exercises.

[03:14] - Coach Valerie shares her personal experience with chiropractic care and discusses how people often rely on adjustments without addressing underlying issues.

The Role of Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

[03:54] - Coach Valerie explains the ideal use of chiropractic and physical therapy as preventative and maintenance tools rather than recurring problem-solvers.

[04:47] - Coach Valerie had a good working relationship with physical therapists and chiropractors for a while, and it afforded her a great opportunity to learn from them.

Addressing Root Causes of Pain

[06:20] - Many issues stem from posture and movement patterns rather than just isolated injuries.

The Importance of Understanding Running Mechanics

[09:01] - Physical therapists can benefit from understanding running mechanics, particularly the Pose Method.

[09:31] - Healthcare providers could better help runners by analyzing their running pose rather than just focusing on the area of pain.

Misconceptions About Strength and Muscle Activation

[10:06] - There are a lot of misconceptions about muscle weakness and activation. That’s why the proper movement patterns are so important.

[10:59] - The RunRX approach addresses things like “weak hamstrings” differently than traditional approaches, and that’s how we help people run pain free.

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[12:00] - Tune in here for information on how listeners can join the RunRX membership and work with Coach Valerie.

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