The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

Explore pelvic floor health in this in-depth podcast episode, covering common conditions, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn how pelvic floor dysfunction impacts daily life, recovery, and overall well-being, with expert insights on prevention, therapy, and long-term care. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:46) - Jackie Kroll's 'Comeback'(00:01:15) - Jackie the Physical Therapist(00:02:34) - Do Physical Therapists Have to Specialize in Pelvic Floor(00:04:06) - Pelvic floor health(00:06:14) - Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men(00:07:45) - Are pelvic floor problems hard for men to ask for help?(00:08:20) - Diabetes and pelvic floor dysfunction in men(00:11:37) - Pelvic dysfunction after pregnancy and postpartum(00:18:10) - Pelvic floor dysfunction in workers(00:26:37) - pelvic physical therapist: What to Expect(00:30:06) - Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, psychological trauma(00:32:54) - Pain in the pelvis due to past trauma(00:35:21) - Patients on pelvic floor therapy

Part 2 of our Stress Management series on The Comeback Podcast continues the conversation. In this episode, Sarah Goozeé, Ph.D., and Pete Abaci, MD, share practical strategies to help individuals navigating workers’ compensation better manage stress and support the healing process. If you missed Part 1, it’s a great place to start. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on the Boomerang Healthcare YouTube channel. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:33) - How to manage stress in life(00:03:09) - How to Build a Resilient Child(00:05:08) - The Role of Stress in Our Performance(00:07:48) - How to manage stress during PTSD treatment?(00:15:01) - How to manage stress effectively?(00:17:01) - Mental health in a Connected World(00:24:34) - Toxic Workplaces and Family(00:33:03) - The Comeback: How to Manage Chronic Stress

Stress impacts more than how you feel, it affects how your body functions and recovers. In Part 1 of a two-part series on The Comeback Podcast, Boomerang Healthcare providers Sarah Goozeé, PhD, and Peter Abaci, MD, explore the difference between acute and chronic stress, how it shows up in the body, and simple, effective tools, like breathwork, to help regulate your system and support recovery. Stay tuned for Part 2. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:48) - What is stress?(00:01:53) - Understanding the physiological basis of stress(00:09:12) - How to manage good stress in your body?(00:13:22) - How to regulate your reproductive organs during infertility(00:18:15) - How to Manage Your Stress(00:18:43) - What Happens to Your Body When Stress Becomes Chronic?(00:21:03) - Heart Rate Variability(00:23:12) - Blood pressure control: Power of the Breaths(00:24:48) - How to Slow Your Breathing(00:28:01) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

Season 2 is officially here. We’re kicking it off with a powerful conversation on acupuncture, chronic pain, and nervous system healing. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Goozee and Dr. Peter Abaci sit down with Amy Thornton, DACM, Boomerang Healthcare’s orthopedic-focused acupuncturist and seasoned pain educator with more than 20 years of experience in mind-body medicine. Amy shares: You’ll also hear Dr. Abaci share his personal experience using acupuncture during his own severe back injury, and how it became part of his long-term healing strategy. This conversation bridges ancient medicine and modern science, demystifying acupuncture while honoring its depth. If you’ve ever […] Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:46) - Amy Thornton on Amy Thornton's Talk About Acupuncture(00:01:31) - How Did I Get into Doing Acupuncture?(00:02:57) - You've Never Tried Acupuncture(00:05:25) - How Acupuncture came to the United States(00:11:46) - How acupuncture can help chronic pain patients?(00:15:51) - Amy, for people who are new to acupuncture,(00:23:21) - Amy and Peter on Evidence-based Acupuncture(00:26:09) - One of the Benefits of Acupuncture for Back Injuries(00:30:57) - After acupuncture, does it work?(00:32:29) - How acupuncture can help with chronic pain--(00:35:13) - Osteoarthromyalgia and Acupuncture(00:40:07) - The Comeback with Dr. Amy Thoren

After a catastrophic motorcycle accident and 34 surgeries, Amberly Lago was given a one percent chance of saving her leg. What followed was a long road through trauma, chronic pain, and a life-changing CRPS diagnosis. Today, she is a bestselling author and resilience speaker who helps others find purpose and joy through their hardest seasons. In this episode, Amberly shares what CRPS looks like day to day, how she rebuilt her life, and the mindset shifts that helped her move from survival to strength. Her story brings important visibility to chronic pain, especially during CRPS Awareness Month. If you care […] Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:01:08) - Amberly Lago(00:01:46) - Marcie's Story of The Motorcycle Accident(00:07:49) - Chronic Pain: A Personal Story(00:09:25) - What Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Is (CRPS)(00:14:58) - The Girl Who Cured CRPS With Mindset(00:22:10) - Dr. Wiss on Positive Medicine(00:25:01) - What Joy Is in the Journey(00:32:12) - The Joy of Speaking(00:38:43) - Speakers on the Challenges of Speaking(00:41:18) - Forgiving the Driver of the Motorcycle Crash(00:43:23) - Forgiveness After My Motorcycle Accident(00:45:38) - The Rise Back: What Really Happens in Your Life(00:48:57) - How to Reach Out to Others with CRPS(00:54:17) - Pacer on Help Those in Pain(00:58:34) - Dr. Bocci

Boomerang Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Annu Navani, joins Dr. Peter Abaci and Dr. Sarah Goozeé for an inspiring conversation about the evolution and future of pain medicine. From her early beginnings in India to leading national initiatives in interventional pain care, Dr. Navani shares what drives her mission to bring compassion and innovation together. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:01:11) - Inspiring doctors: Dr. Bachi and Dr. Gouz(00:04:22) - Dr. Navani's journey in pain medicine(00:10:17) - Chronic Pain: Multidisciplinary Healthcare(00:11:42) - Chronic Pain and Mental Health Programs(00:17:00) - Chronic Pain: Future of the Treatment(00:19:45) - Pushing the needle on chronic pain(00:24:19) - Boomerang and where it's going(00:26:32) - Dr. Navani, you mentioned regenerative medicine for knee and(00:28:05) - Boomerang Healthcare Chief Medical Officer on Advocacy(00:29:39) - Talking about access to healthcare(00:32:55) - Working as a mother, wife and doctor(00:34:11) - What advice do you have for new physicians?(00:35:42) - How to Manage Wellness at 90(00:38:47) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

The Healing Power of Laughter on The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare brings Dr. Peter Abaci and Dr. Sarah Goozeé together with comedian Lory Tatoulian for a lively look at how humor can support healing. Through personal stories and insights into the craft of comedy, they explore how laughter helps us cope, connect, and build resilience in life’s toughest moments. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:01:10) - Laurie Tatullian on How Humor Affects Our(00:04:51) - Lori Horrible on Being a Comedian(00:07:36) - How Did Your Parents Encourage Your Career?(00:14:13) - "I Love That Your Comedy Is Political"(00:16:40) - How Do You Write a Scriptment?(00:21:29) - The Healing Power of Laugh(00:22:47) - Your Work Is Affecting People's Lives(00:24:33) - Sarah on Working Through Emotional Moments(00:29:07) - Lori on How to Cope During a Tough Time(00:33:14) - On How To Manage The Audience(00:35:08) - Lori on Being Nervous On The Stage(00:37:55) - How to Do Improvisation(00:42:35) - The Big Bad Armo Perform in San Francisco(00:44:35) - Lori on Her Comeback Podcast

What does an MRI actually show? What doesn’t it? And how should you interpret those results alongside what you’re feeling? Boomerang’s own Dr. Jiensup Kim, Regional Medical Officer in San Bernardino, joins Dr. Abaci and Dr. Goozee for a thoughtful conversation about how MRIs fit into the bigger picture of pain, diagnosis, and recovery. It’s an easy-to-follow breakdown for anyone who’s ever stared at a scan report with more questions than answers, including those helping a friend or family member navigate their own care. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:47) - The Importance of MRIs(00:03:07) - What is an MRI? Dr. Kim Explains(00:06:22) - Choosing the right MRI for your injury(00:07:44) - Spinal pain, MRI and other issues(00:15:41) - MRIs and interpretation of the report(00:21:31) - Common conditions that warrant MRI, CT scan vs. X-rays(00:23:58) - Common joint and spine pain, and how to manage it(00:25:35) - There are different types of MRIs--(00:30:53) - Dr. Kim's story of chronic pain and how it affects patients(00:34:23) - Injured Workers' Medical Practice(00:35:48) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

In Episode 4 of The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare, we sit down with retired fire captain Scott Sorensen to explore the untold challenges facing first responders—physical, emotional, and psychological. From the daily toll of the job to his personal journey through injury and PTSD, Scott shares hard-earned wisdom and hopeful insights. The conversation sheds light on how trauma shows up in the body, how support systems are evolving, and why recovery is more than just physical. A powerful episode for anyone interested in the intersection of service, pain, and healing. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare(00:00:46) - First Responders on FOX News Nightly(00:02:02) - How to Become a Firefighter Paramedic(00:05:33) - What A Typical Shift Looks Like For A Firefighter(00:07:38) - Firefighter Workout(00:11:50) - Firefighters are a team(00:17:28) - What are the benefits of workers comp for first responders?(00:25:19) - How to Heal Trauma(00:26:52) - The mind-body connection in PTSD(00:30:50) - Retiring as a First Responder(00:34:20) - Post-traumatic stress for first responders(00:41:18) - Retiring as a firefighter: What helped you recover?(00:43:56) - Workers Comp System, Lessons Learned(00:48:44) - Retired Cardinal Paul Charles on workers' comp(00:50:41) - Firefighters on Mental Health(00:53:09) - Scott's Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

In this episode of The Comeback, Dr. Abaci and Dr. Goozeé talk with clinical nutritionist Carla Hernandez about how everyday food choices can support healing and reduce inflammation. They explore the basics of gut health, hydration, and inflammation and how small changes in diet can support recovery for people dealing with chronic pain or injury. A helpful listen for patients, providers, or anyone interested in practical ways to feel better through nutrition. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. While we are licensed doctors, we are not your personal doctors. This podcast does not […]

Traumatic brain injuries can be one of the most challenging problems to treat, and at the same time it can be super frustrating for patients to find the care they need. Let’s break down what you need to know to get the help you need. Joining us this episode is Morad Nasseri, MD and Angela Malatesta, NP – Key members of Boomerang Healthcare’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program.

Meet your quirky new hosts Dr. Peter Abaci and Dr. Sarah Goozeé and find out what makes them so passionate about helping patients get their lives back.