Ep. 18 - From Wall Street to Rehab with Shaun Astorga

On today’s episode, Dr. Jerry invites Dr. Shaun Astorga to discuss: Dr. Shaun’s journey to becoming a successful doctor of physical therapy and CEO/Founder of AMP Rehab & Performance How to keep active adults with injuries staying active -what traditional PT keeps people in pain -the problem with focusing on symptoms and not finding the root cause -What happens when your PT doesn’t help you transition to your favorite activities -Why do people continue having back pain when they’ve tried everything out there? -The benefits of a “whole-person” approach to physio -What role do the ribcage and pelvic alignment play in orthopedic issues, including low back pain? -Breathing exercises to help improve pain? -How manual therapy, used judiciously, can be beneficial to helping you move with ease without creating dependency. -common running injuries for runners like Achilles, low back pain, and hip impingement. -should you really stop running if you have an injury? -why strength training is a non-negotiable for runners Contact: [email protected] Website: amperformancerehab.com IG: amp_education