01/22/2026
“iF yOu HaVe ThOrAcIc OuTlEt SyNdRoMe, Do ThEsE eXeRcIsEs To FiX iT” 🤡
Let me briefly describe a situation that is all too common in the world of sports medicine, orthopedics, and pain management:
An individual determines or is told that they have ___ diagnosis. There are millions of videos and blogs online providing varied perspectives on how to ‘fix it’, and what you ‘should and shouldn’t do’. For many, this diagnosis may even become part of their identity and determine what they can and can’t participate in or accomplish on this basis alone. This disabling narrative is a disservice to public health.
The collegiate athlete with a herniated disc and the sedentary middle age adult with a herniated disc should not receive the same plan to restore their function and quality of life.
Get a plan that fits your presentation, your life, your needs, and your goals. And next time you see a “do this to fix __ “ video that doesn’t consider context…report it. Because it’s disingenuous, misleading, and demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of high quality, personalized rehabilitation.