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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal Pain

from Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers · host Anna Hartman

In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack the relationship between the viscera, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system and why understanding this connection can completely change your clinical outcomes. I walk you through the physiology behind visceral referred pain, how the spine and organs influence each other, and how to start integrating this into your assessment and treatment approach without overcomplicating your process.In This Episode, You’ll Hear:How visceral organs create referred pain through shared neural pathwaysThe difference between visceral referral and viscerosomatic reflexesWhy common pain presentations (low back, shoulder, pelvic) may not be musculoskeletal in originHow to use spinal levels and anatomy to guide more effective treatmentThis episode is about expanding your lens so you’re not just treating symptoms, but understanding what’s driving them.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:Get my Visceral Referrals Cheat Sheet HEREEp. 125: You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know ItBook I Mentioned - From Manual Evaluation to General Diagnosis: Assessing Patient Information before Hands-On Treatment by Alain Croibier*Learn 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 unpack the relationship between the viscera, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system and why understanding this connection can completely change your clinical outcomes. I walk you through the physiology behind visceral referred pain, how the spine and organs influence each other, and how to start integrating this into your assessment and treatment approach without overcomplicating your process. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: How visce...

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