Module 1.4: Lumbar Discs & Peripheral Sensitization

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00:13 - The goal: Discuss critical anatomy & physiology of the disc/vertebral unit and peripheral sensitization

1:05 - The 3 acute "discogenic pain" patterns to watch out for. 

2:12 - The functional anatomy of the disc AND vertebra

2:48 - Debunking the "fragile disc" myth

3:50 - Is it a "disc" or an "adaptable force transducer"? 

4:19 - The TWO ways to create "disc" sensitization &/or injury.

4:58 - The Discs' innervation & peripheral sensitization implications

6:43 - Flexion is NOT the enemy

7:37 - A snowboarding 🏂 case story & the load sensitive spine.

18:00 - The biological necessity of strategically loading AND unloading the load sensitive spine.

18:48 - Saying THIS to patients is robbing them of longevity & their health span. 

20:18 - "The Gardner 👩🏼‍🌾" case story & the delayed pain pattern.

22:38 - A subjective interview clinical pearl to identify "the delayed pain pattern" behavior.

25:42 - Slower healing time frames & setting expectations

27:10 - Mez's debilitating back injury & the time it took to get back to high performance martial arts & KB swings.

31:56 - Summarizing the 3 acute "discogenic" pain" patterns to watch out for. 

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