EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 35 MIN
The Massage Therapist Who Actually Gets Your Hip Pain | Janelle Cooper, Kinetic Restoration
from The Hip WHISPERer · host Whisper Breitenborn
The Massage Therapist Who Actually Gets Your Hip Pain | Janelle Cooper, Kinetic RestorationTired of being told your hip pain is "just part of being a mom"? This episode is your wake-up call.I'm sitting down with Janelle Cooper from Kinetic Restoration, a massage therapist who specializes in neuromuscular massage and corrective exercises. But here's what makes her different: she's been exactly where you are. Hip pain, leg giving out, trying everything with no lasting relief until she discovered what actually works.- Why first-trimester massage fears are keeping you in unnecessary pain- The difference between real sciatica and trigger point pain (this could change everything)- Janelle's "contract-relax" technique that gives immediate results- Sleep positioning hacks that actually work- Why that cheap foam roller might be your secret weapon- When to seek pelvic floor therapy (and why your OB probably won't mention it)Myth Busted: Massage won't put you into labor (finally, some relief!)Reality Check: You're not a "delicate flower" you can handle therapeutic workGame Changer: Most "sciatica" during pregnancy is actually treatable trigger pointsTruth Bomb: Dehydration plays a huge role in your pain levels00:00 - Janelle's personal hip pain story07:13 - Why pelvic floor therapy isn't talked about enough14:57 - Debunking dangerous massage myths22:25 - The contract-relax technique that works29:51 - Postpartum care nobody talks aboutKinetic Restoration: At Kinetic Restoration, our massage treatments focus on resolving pain and dysfunction by addressing the entire kinetic chain, not just the symptomatic areas. Established in 2020, Kinetic Restoration started with a vision of harnessing massage therapy as way to help people overcome chronic pain, not just a "relaxing luxury".Somatic Institute (prenatal massage training)Webster Technique (chiropractic for pregnancy)Where to Find Jenelle:Website: https://www.kineticrestorationva.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KineticRestorationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kineticrestoration/Remember: This is educational content, I'm not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider but also remember you deserve to be heard, believed, and helped.Ready to stop letting hip pain run your life?👍 LIKE if this episode gave you hope🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more expert interviews that actually help💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway, I read every single one!Connect with The Hip WHISPERer:Website: www.thehipwhisperer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisperbreitenborn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whisperbreitenborn/"Heal Like a Mother" book: www.heallikeamother.comYour pain is real. Your story doesn't end with "just deal with it."#HipPain #PregnancyPain #PostpartumRecovery #MomHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #MassageTherapy #TheHipWhisperer
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The Massage Therapist Who Actually Gets Your Hip Pain | Janelle Cooper, Kinetic RestorationTired of being told your hip pain is "just part of being a mom"? This episode is your wake-up call.I'm sitting down with Janelle Cooper from Kinetic Restoration, a massage therapist who specializes in neuromuscular massage and corrective exercises. But here's what makes her different: she's been exactly where you are. Hip pain, leg giving out, trying everything with no lasting relief until she discovered what actually works.- Why first-trimester massage fears are keeping you in unnecessary pain- The difference between real sciatica and trigger point pain (this could change everything)- Janelle's "contract-relax" technique that gives immediate results- Sleep positioning hacks that actually work- Why that cheap foam roller might be your secret weapon- When to seek pelvic floor therapy (and why your OB probably won't mention it)Myth Busted: Massage won't put you into labor (finally, some relief!)Reality Check: You're not a "delicate flower" you can handle therapeutic workGame Changer: Most "sciatica" during pregnancy is actually treatable trigger pointsTruth Bomb: Dehydration plays a huge role in your pain levels00:00 - Janelle's personal hip pain story07:13 - Why pelvic floor therapy isn't talked about enough14:57 - Debunking dangerous massage myths22:25 - The contract-relax technique that works29:51 - Postpartum care nobody talks aboutKinetic Restoration: At Kinetic Restoration, our massage treatments focus on resolving pain and dysfunction by addressing the entire kinetic chain, not just the symptomatic areas. Established in 2020, Kinetic Restoration started with a vision of harnessing massage therapy as way to help people overcome chronic pain, not just a "relaxing luxury".Somatic Institute (prenatal massage training)Webster Technique (chiropractic for pregnancy)Where to Find Jenelle:Website: https://www.kineticrestorationva.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KineticRestorationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kineticrestoration/Remember: This is educational content, I'm not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider but also remember you deserve to be heard, believed, and helped.Ready to stop letting hip pain run your life?👍 LIKE if this episode gave you hope🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more expert interviews that actually help💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway, I read every single one!Connect with The Hip WHISPERer:Website: www.thehipwhisperer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisperbreitenborn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whisperbreitenborn/"Heal Like a Mother" book: www.heallikeamother.comYour pain is real. Your story doesn't end with "just deal with it."#HipPain #PregnancyPain #PostpartumRecovery #MomHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #MassageTherapy #TheHipWhisperer
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