EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 18 MIN
The Mediastinum Matters More Than You Think
from Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers · host Anna Hartman
In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I dive into the bronchus, trachea, pleura, and mediastinum, breaking down how these “tubes” influence pain, movement, and posture in ways you might not expect. You’ll hear why addressing the bronchus can help with everything from shoulder and neck pain to foot pain, and why the mediastinum is one of the most powerful areas to assess and treat for whole-body changes.I share practical, immediately applicable insights on how to approach the bronchus and mediastinum in treatment, what anatomical connections you can’t afford to miss, and why restoring the thoracic curve is crucial for improving dynamic alignment and breathing in your clients.Whether you’re working with complex pain cases, high-level athletes, or the everyday person, this episode will help you see the lungs and bronchus as powerful tools in your treatment approach. Tune in to learn practical ways to create change beyond local symptoms and elevate your outcomes with a true whole-body lens.Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeEpisode 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain?Episode 61: The Lung Connection To Foot Pain You Didn't Know AboutEpisode 91: Diaphragm Details That Unlock Thoracic MobilityGet the Visceral Manipulation Book by Jean-Pierre BarralGet the Coregeous Ball, & Other Tools I Talk About HERE*Treatment Video: Root of Tongue Self-MassageTreatment Video: Hyoid StretchTreatment Video: Bronchial Tube StretchLearn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses*This link is an Amazon affiliate link, meaning I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you make=================================================Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe!Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I dive into the bronchus, trachea, pleura, and mediastinum, breaking down how these “tubes” influence pain, movement, and posture in ways you might not expect. You’ll hear why addressing the bronchus can help with everything from shoulder and neck pain to foot pain, and why the mediastinum is one of the most powerful areas to assess and treat for whole-body changes. I share practical, immediately applicable insights on how to approach the bronchu...
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