Running After Baby: Addressing Lower Back & Groin Pain
Release Date: 10/27/2025
Feel Good, Look Good, Age Well: My Anti-Aging Playbook
Restoring Human Movement
Hey everybody, it's your co-host Sebastian with the Restoring Human Movement podcast! Today's episode is a special one, as I'm sharing insights from a book I'm creating—a 'playbook' about things I wish I'd known much earlier in life to radically improve overall health and physical well-being. For years, our office has been dedicated to helping people overcome conditions like lower body pain, sciatica, and foot problems, often dispelling the bad information that suggests things will only get worse with age. I've personally dealt with multiple injuries over the years and experienced...
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Lateral (side) Hip Pain? A Case Study in Referred Pain
Restoring Human Movement
Are you experiencing baffling side hip pain that just doesn't seem to make sense? In this episode, we're diving into a fascinating case presentation with a seasoned marathon runner who developed lateral hip pain after a race. Despite a long history of managing hip complaints, this time was different – no pop, no direct injury, just persistent discomfort from the upper crest of the hip down the side and backside. This 'mystery' pain was a dead giveaway of spine-referred hip pain, a phenomenon that accounts for 70-75% of hip complaints we see without a direct mechanism of injury! It might...
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Fourth & Fifth Finger Numbness: Could Your Neck Be to Blame?
Restoring Human Movement
Welcome back to the Restoring Human Movement podcast! Are you experiencing frustrating numbness or tingling in your fourth and fifth fingers? While there's a lot to unpack when it comes to nerve issues, today we're diving into the common causes of this specific type of finger numbness. Here's a crucial insight: If you're feeling this numbness in both hands, there's a high probability it's actually originating from your neck or spine! It's far less common to have bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome, making the spine a primary suspect – even if you don't have obvious...
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Hamstring Tear Recovery: What I Wish I Knew (A Personal Journey at 43)
Restoring Human Movement
Today, we're getting real about a challenging injury: the hamstring tear. Your host shares a deeply personal experience, having suffered this injury three times in the last year alone. As a 43-year-old athlete who's played baseball since childhood, this is a topic that hits close to home – and it's something many active individuals, whether fast sprinters or highly mobile, often fear as a career-ender. In this episode, you'll get an inside look at the journey through multiple hamstring tears. We'll dive into the crucial insights and practical advice that your host wishes he knew during the...
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Solving Thigh Pain: A Runner's Guide to Leg Injuries
Restoring Human Movement
In this episode, we tackle the persistent ache and mystery behind thigh pain. We dive deep into common musculoskeletal diagnoses that affect runners and active individuals, breaking down how to identify whether your pain is a simple muscle strain or something more complex. We start by demystifying pain in the front of the thigh, discussing everything from common quad muscle strains and contusions to the surprising signs of nerve irritation like radiculopathy. We'll share how to tell the difference between a torn muscle and a deep, nagging ache from a bone stress injury—a common concern for...
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Why Overthinking Your Exercises Hurts Your Hip Injury Recovery
Restoring Human Movement
Have you tried rehabilitation or exercise programs before, only to be left frustrated and still in pain? Here at Restoring Human Movement, we frequently see individuals who haven't found success with traditional approaches, often because the quality of their exercise execution is subpar. In this episode, we're launching the 'Quality Rehab Revolution' to explain why. Many people, after consulting various healthcare providers, YouTube videos, or self-help books, start overthinking their exercises. They might focus on an overwhelming number of cues – like 'pelvis tucked,' 'shoulders down,'...
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Beyond the Sprain: Demystifying Common Foot & Ankle Injuries
Restoring Human Movement
In this episode, we tackle the aches, sprains, and mysteries of the foot and ankle, which are often the foundation of many runners' problems. We dive deep into common musculoskeletal injuries, from a simple misstep off a curb to the chronic pain that keeps you off the road. We’ll break down the different types of ankle sprains—from the common inversion sprain to the less common but equally frustrating high ankle sprain—and explain how to tell if you might have an accompanying fracture. Then, we’ll move to tendon-related pain, demystifying conditions like Achilles tendinopathy and...
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Pain vs. Injury: What to Do When It Hurts During an Ultra
Restoring Human Movement
In this episode, we tackle the most critical question in any long-distance race: is this pain a harmless sensation or a sign of an impending injury? Your handy-dandy running injury expert breaks down the "rules of thumb" to help you, your coaches, and your crew make the right call in the heat of the moment. This episode is a must-listen for ultra-athletes and their support staff. We provide a simple, three-part framework for assessing pain on the course, from the nagging ache that’s likely just sensitivity to the red flags that signal it's time to absolutely stop. We also discuss the...
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Peroneal Tenosynovitis Runners
Restoring Human Movement
Peroneal tenosynovitis may sound complicated, but for runners, the signs are often easy to spot. This condition affects the tendons along the outside of the ankle — the ones that help stabilize your foot with every stride. When these tendons become irritated or inflamed, runners often notice pain, swelling, or stiffness that gradually worsens with training. Early signs include a dull ache or soreness at the outer ankle, sometimes turning into sharper pain during or after runs. Swelling, warmth, or even a snapping sensation near the ankle can also appear. Many runners feel stiffness first...
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Anterior Lateral Shin Splints Runners
Restoring Human Movement
Shin pain is one of the most common complaints among runners, and anterior lateral shin splints are a prime example. This type of shin splint affects the front and outer part of the lower leg, often showing up as an ache or soreness that builds during runs and lingers afterward. At first, the discomfort may feel like a dull ache that eases once you warm up, but over time it can progress into sharper or throbbing pain that interferes with both running and daily activities. Runners with anterior or lateral shin splints often notice tenderness when pressing on the shin, a feeling of tightness in...
info_outlineReturning to running after childbirth can be a challenging journey, and this week we address a common struggle: lower back and groin pain. We'll be discussing an email from a new mom eager to get back to running, but experiencing persistent deep aches in her lower back and sharp groin pain, especially during stride increases and hill work. We'll dive into safe and effective return-to-running strategies tailored for postpartum runners, focusing on exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and core. We'll also discuss how to differentiate between normal postpartum discomfort and potential injuries like pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti. If you're a postpartum runner facing similar challenges, this episode offers practical advice and expert insights to help you get back to running safely and confidently.
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