Episode 34: Caught In The Gut: Why Your Back Pain Might Be An Inside Job with Anna Hartman

Have You Ever Wondered if Your Chronic Pain Might Have Deeper, Hidden Roots in Your Inner Organs? (Previously episode 5 of season 2) In this eye-opening episode of TMI Talk, Dr. Mary Grimberg welcomes Anna Hartman, an athletic trainer who provides private consulting to professional athletes for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. She also teaches physical therapists and athletic trainers how to get better outcomes by combining an osteopathic approach with a traditional orthopedic approach for assessment and treatment (manual and exercise-based) for injuries, pain, and performance. Her approach considers the whole person- including the viscera and the nervous system, not just the musculoskeletal system.They dive deep into the often-overlooked realm of visceral referral and its critical impact on musculoskeletal health. If you've been struggling with persistent low back or pelvic pain and traditional treatments haven't worked, this episode might just be the revelation you've been searching for.Key Highlights:Visceral Referral: Anna explains how internal organs, or viscera, can cause pain in muscles and joints, particularly focusing on the small intestines, kidneys, and pelvic organs.Industry Standards: A candid discussion on why the current standards in orthopedic physical therapy might not be enough and the importance of considering the whole person in treatment.Nervous System's Role: How your nervous system can sabotage or support your healing process, especially if you've experienced trauma.Pelvic Health: Insights into the interconnectedness of the uterus, ovaries, rectum, and even the colon, in influencing chronic pain.Practical Advice: Tips on how to start exploring visceral mobility and improving overall body awareness from home.Discover how a holistic approach considering both the mind and body can bring you closer to relief and a better quality of life. Listen to the full episode and take the first step towards understanding the bigger picture of your pain.Learn more about Anna here below!https://www.movementrev.com/IG: @movement https://www.instagram.com/movementrevHer podcasts UNREAL results: https://www.movementrev.com/podcastLearn more about the Barral Institute https://www.barralinstitute.com/Timestamped Overview:00:00 Blame the Patient Bias07:01 Behavioral Psychology in Physical Therapy14:24 Pelvic Floor Therapy Insights20:37 Supporting a Friend with Chronic Pain22:06 The Power of Trauma-Informed Care26:52 "Noticing Bodily Responses"36:13 Body's Protective Anatomy Hierarchy37:19 Visceral Impact on Back Pain45:44 Constipation: Structural or Functional?50:54 Relieving Constipation Through Massage56:04 Stretching for Colon Mobilization01:00:02 "Thoracic Rotation's Role in Pelvic Pain"01:03:42 Complex Causes of Back Pain01:11:50 Nervous System Responses: Survival Asset01:14:23 Body Awareness Without Contraction Focus01:22:55 Uterus Malposition: Impact on Legs and Fertility01:25:57 Endometriosis and Pelvic Alignment Connection01:31:28 Assessing Uterine Mobility Externally01:37:49 Visceral Mobility and Dysfunction Causes01:41:43 Movement Rev: Body Trust and Mobility01:46:43 TMI Talk with Dr. MaryWant support for perimenopause that goes beyond hormones?Whether you (or your clients) are taking HRT but still having symptoms, not ready for it, or can’t tolerate it...there’s more we can do.I’ll be sharing practical tools from a movement and rehab perspective, focusing on the nervous system, fascia, lymph, viscera, and musculoskeletal system.If you want updates on workshops, resources, and strategies to support this phase of life more fully, would love you to join my email list.Subscribe to my email list hereI’ll see you in 2 weeks!PS:If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out the form here.