Spine PT

03/25/2026

Did you know your brain and your muscles are in a constant conversation? 🧠💬

In a recent presentation to local back specialists, our own Jim Gubler, MS, PT, demonstrated how just the thought of a stressful situation can cause your muscles to tighten up instantly.

The good news? The opposite is also true! By focusing on positive thoughts and using simple techniques, you can actually "tell" your muscles to relax and reduce tension.

At Spine PT, we don't just treat the symptoms; we help you understand the "why" behind your pain to find lasting relief.

Ready to feel the difference? Give us a call at (801) 709-4772 or visit our website at www.spineptrelief.com to schedule your consultation!

03/23/2026

We usually think our bodies know exactly what to do when we get hurt. But sometimes, your immune system can be a little too helpful.

Think about a badly swollen ankle. Your body is rushing "good stuff" like white blood cells to the injury to fix it. The problem? It often dumps way too much in there at once.

Too much swelling actually slows you down by:

❌ Creating extra pain and pressure.

❌ Making it harder for your tissues to heal.

❌ Keeping you stiff and stuck on the couch.

As Jim Gubler explains, our job at Spine PT is to help "manage" that natural response. By guiding your body’s defense system, we can actually get you back to your life much faster than just waiting for it to happen on its own.

Don't just wait for the swelling to go down—let's get you moving again!

📍 Spine PT | Rapid Pain Relief

03/20/2026

Think about the last time you did a wall sit. Your legs started to burn and feel weak, right?

But you weren't "injured." You just needed to stand up!

In this clip, Jim Gubler, PT, explains that pain isn't always a sign of permanent damage. Often, it’s just Ischemia—a fancy word for your muscles being so tight that they aren't getting enough oxygen.

The takeaway?
Your body uses pain to force you to move. It’s a signal telling you to get the blood flowing and the nutrients back into your muscles.

If you've been "stuck" in pain, it might be time to change how you move. We're here to help you decode those signals and get back to feeling your best.

03/18/2026

Our very own Jim Gubler, PT and owner of Spine PT, is presenting at the 2026 Rezzimax Conference!

In his session, Jim explains why so many people still hurt even when their MRI looks “normal,” and how the autonomic nervous system can keep pain stuck in a loop. He also shares simple, practical techniques to calm the nervous system and support real, lasting relief for head and spine pain.

You can watch Jim’s full presentation as part of the Rezzimax Conference 2026, either in person or online with instant access to all e-presentations.

Register to watch here: Rezzimax.com

Jim’s presentation is now available to watch as part of Rezzimax Conference 2026! 🎉

In his fascinating session, Jim Gubler, owner of Spine PT, dives into the surprising connection between chronic pain and the autonomic nervous system. He explains why many people continue to experience pain even when MRIs look normal—and how reflexes in the nervous system can create a self-perpetuating pain loop.

In this presentation, Jim covers:
• Why chronic pain is often not caused by structural damage
• The role of the startle reflex and withdrawal reflex in pain
• How the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) response can keep pain turned on
• Simple techniques to help shift the body into a parasympathetic “rest and relax” state
• Practical strategies for calming the nervous system and supporting recovery

It’s an eye-opening look at pain that will change the way you think about treatment and healing.

🎟 Register for Rezzimax Conference 2026 to watch Jim’s presentation and many other expert sessions at Rezzimax.com.

You can join us:
✔ In person for the full conference experience
✔ Online with immediate access to the e-presentations

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading clinicians and discover powerful tools for helping patients manage pain.

👉 Register today and start watching the presentations immediately!

03/18/2026

Jim Gubler, MS, PT, recently demonstrated this powerful neural "reset" for a group of doctors and neurosurgeons right here in Utah County!

By stimulating the infrapatellar tendon, you can actually "trick" the nervous system into allowing more length in the hamstrings. It’s not magic—it’s the science of how your brain and muscles communicate! 🧠💪

At Spine PT, we’re all about using these types of rapid-relief techniques to help you move better and feel better, faster.

Give it a try! 1. Reach for your toes and note your flexibility.
2. Follow Jim’s "karate-chop" technique for 10 seconds.
3. Reach for your toes again.

Did you go further? Let us know in the comments! 👇

03/09/2026

It’s actually your body’s built-in security system! Just like pulling your hand off a hot stove, your muscles spasm to protect your spine from further irritation.

While this reflex is meant to keep you safe, it’s often what limits your movement and causes that "seized up" feeling. Understanding the why behind the pain is the first step to moving freely again.

Have you ever felt your back go into "protection mode"? Let’s chat in the comments. 👇

www.spineptrelief.com

03/05/2026

In a recent interview, Dr. John Edwards, MD (Neurosurgeon at Summit Brain and Spine) and Jim Gubler, MS, PT (Owner of Spine PT) reveal why spinal pain is so intense: your body is trying to "shield" itself.

The "Splinting" Reflex
When a disc is injured, your nervous system triggers "splinting"—an involuntary muscle guarding designed to protect your nerves and spinal cord by freezing the area.

The Problem: A Stuck "Off" Switch
This protective reflex is often more painful than the injury itself. The real issue? These muscles can stay overreactive and "locked," long after the initial threat is gone.

The Spine PT Solution
Jim Gubler specializes in "resetting" these reflexes. By using targeted techniques, we can "flip the switch" to deactivate the spasm and provide rapid pain relief.

Ready to unlock your movement?
🔗 www.spineptrelief.com


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03/02/2026

Ever feel your muscles "locking up" in pain? That’s your body's natural defense—but it doesn't have to stay that way.

In this interview with a leading neurosurgeon, Jim Gubler, MS, PT (Owner of Spine PT), explains the science of "flipping the switch" on muscle pain. By stimulating the opposite muscle group, we can deactivate reflexes that cause painful spasms, allowing you to move freely again.

Stop living with the "splint" of chronic pain.

Ready for Rapid Relief?
Click below to book your evaluation at Spine PT and start moving better today!

🔗www.spineptrelief.com

02/27/2026

Jim Gubler and neurosurgeon Dr. John Edward discuss why "conservative-first" care is the gold standard. While surgery has its place, it can lead to long-term challenges like scar tissue and altered mechanics.

The goal? Work hard in PT now so you don't need the operating table later.

Start your recovery without the scalpel. Click to book your Spine PT evaluation today! www.spineptrelief.com

Summit Brain and Spine PC

02/26/2026

Want evidence supporting the mind-body connection?

FREE CLASS in our Orem office Thursday Feb 26 from 6:00-7:30PM.

Join us in watching a documentary that reveals the mind-body connection between pain and disease. The research was done by UC San Diego on the power of meditation to heal the body at a week long Dr Joe Dispenza retreat. The results of this study shocked the skeptical researchers at the University and made them into believers in the power to heal ourselves naturally.

If you are struggling with any significant health issues or have uncontrolled anxiety or depression, you won’t want to miss this life changing documentary.

SEATS ARE LIMITED SO RSVP by commenting below and we will confirm your spot and give you directions for attending.

02/25/2026

We love seeing our patients get back to doing what they love! From "excruciating pain" to traveling comfortably in just two visits, this is why we do what we do. So glad we could help save your trip!

Have a similar pain, give us a call: (801) 709-4772
or visit our website: www.spineptrelief.com

02/24/2026

After a high school back injury that "conservative" treatments couldn't fix, Jim Gubler went to PT school to heal himself.

In this sit-down with a leading neurosurgeon, Jim explains the "lightbulb moment" that changed everything: It’s not just about the injury; it’s about the mechanical forces, like how you sit and sleep, that allow the disc to actually heal.

Stop managing pain and start fixing the cause.

👉 Struggling with a stubborn back injury? Click the link to book your consultation today!

www.spineptrelief.com