Stop Blaming Squats: Why Your Knees and Low Back Actually Hurt w/ Dr. Matt Buch | Total Pursuit PT

Why do knees and backs take such a beating, whether you're hitting the gym or just keeping up with daily life? Dr. Matt Buch is back to break down the real reasons these areas are so vulnerable, and exactly what you can do to protect and strengthen them for the long haul.In this episode, we discuss:Why the knee and low back are the most common problem areasHow your hips and ankles directly impact knee painWhy avoiding painful movements can actually make things worseHow to safely start building strength at homeWhat a proper warm-up really looks likeReturning to high-impact workouts (CrossFit, HIIT) postpartumHow many days a week you should be trainingTop recovery tips like nutrition, sleep, hydration, sauna, and ice bathsThis episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Matt Buch, owner of Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: Why Rest and Stretching Aren’t Fixing Your PainPart 2: Stop Blaming Squats: Why Your Knees and Low Back Actually HurtPart 3: How to Start Running Again Without Getting Injured (Even If It’s Been Years)Part 4: Dry Needling: How It Works & Who It's For👋Connect with Dr. Matt:🔗 Dr. Matt's Motherhood Alliance profile🔗 Website🔗 Facebook🔗 Instagram ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)Chapters00:00 Understanding Knee Function08:24 Strengthening and Muscle Readiness15:54 Warmups, Recovery, and Soreness