David Jeter: Understanding Pain, Movement, and the Missing Piece in Musculoskeletal Health

Today’s guest is David Jeter, a physical therapist with 23 years of experience and the owner of Acceleration Physical Therapy in Spokane, Washington.David takes a different approach to orthopedic pain. Rather than simply focusing on where something hurts, he looks at why it hurts—examining movement dysfunction, biomechanics, strength, and how the body handles load.In this conversation, we explore why physical therapy can be an important first step before surgery, what patients should expect from treatment, how physical therapy works alongside injections and surgery, and what the healthcare system may be missing when it comes to musculoskeletal health.David also shares how manual therapy, functional exercise, pain science, and mindfulness can help people improve movement and function, particularly when dealing with chronic pain.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should see a physical therapist before considering surgery, or what actually causes recurring orthopedic pain, this conversation offers a practical look at understanding the body rather than simply treating the symptoms.🌐 Learn more about David and Acceleration Physical Therapy:
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