Ep 113: Complex Low Back Pain: Applying the McGill Method in Physical Therapy
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Release Date: 10/10/2025
Ep 123: From Managing Symptoms to Creating Solutions: Treatment Plans That Create Real Outcomes
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Most healthcare is built around managing symptoms. A little treatment here. A quick intervention there. “Let’s try this and see how you respond.” But what if the real problem isn’t the pain – it’s the system treating pain? In this episode, Dr. Mike Carberry and Colleen Carberry, PT, the founders of Advanced Medical Integration break down: Why symptom-based care keeps patients on the “train to drugs and surgery” How integrating physician care, chiropractic, and PT, compresses recovery time Why frequency and coordinated team care matter more than isolated visits How structured...
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Ep 122: How Top 10% Practices Think, Lead, and Scale
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
What separates a good practice from a top 10% practice? In this episode with Brian Gallagher, PT, we unpack the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and operational discipline that consistently show up in the highest-performing clinics. This isn’t about hacks, it’s about how elite operators think. Specifically, we discuss: The identity shift required to move from clinician to true business leader Why culture must be built intentionally, not accidentally The role of systems and accountability in sustainable growth How top practices approach hiring, retention, and performance standards...
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Ep 121: Beyond Tissues: A Whole-System Approach to Healing
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Healing is rarely about fixing a single tissue or structure. In this episode, Lisa Chase, PT, shares the frameworks from her new book, Be Responsible, Because the System Isn’t, and describes why true recovery depends on the health of the entire system – from the nervous system and sleep to lifestyle, resilience, and capacity. When the whole system is robust, healing becomes possible. When it’s not, symptoms simply move around. In this conversation, we discuss: Why pain and injury are often downstream expressions of system overload How nervous system regulation shapes recovery,...
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Ep 120: Relearning to Walk: One Family’s Journey Through Functional Neurological Disorder
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
What happens when a child suddenly loses the ability to walk – and the answers aren’t structural, surgical, or pharmaceutical? In this episode, Garrett sits down with George James and Katie, the mother of 9-year-old Jodie, to share an extraordinary and deeply human story of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resilience, and recovery. In this conversation, we explore: Jodie’s sudden onset of FND after fainting during a field hockey game, and the loss of walking, speech, and confidence The emotional and logistical journey of navigating a misunderstood condition George’s decision to...
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Ep 119: From Clinician to Practice Owner: Shifting Your Identity to Build a “Sale-Ready” Practice
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Most practice owners don’t get stuck because they lack tactics – they get stuck because they’re still operating with a clinician’s identity. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Jamey Schrier, DPT, to unpack why sustainable growth and practice value require a fundamental shift in how owners see themselves and their role. In this conversation, we cover: Why clinical excellence alone doesn’t build a valuable business The identity shift from clinician to true practice owner Common traps that keep owners stuck in the day-to-day What actually makes a practice “sale-ready” How...
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Ep 118: Therapeutic Input: A Smarter Way to Treat Pain
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Modern pain care often focuses on fixing structures, but what if the real key is changing the signal? In this episode, Garrett and Dan Neff, DPT, dive into the idea of therapeutic input and how precise neurological stimulation can reduce pain, restore function, and build trust with patients – even the ones who’ve already tried everything else. You’ll learn about: Neurological versus mechanical models of pain Why less force can sometimes produce better results How spinal input influences pain perception The nuanced differences between manipulation, adjustment, and neuromodulation...
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Ep 117: Culture by Design: Leadership Frameworks to Help You Scale with Soul
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Most practice owners start with purpose but get lost in the chaos of growth. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Will Humphreys, PT, and Michelle Bambanek, PT, to explore how leaders can build scalable systems without sacrificing heart, humanity, or culture. Together, they break down the frameworks that help teams thrive as the business grows. You’ll learn about: The leadership principles that create both profitability and purpose How to design culture intentionally, not as an afterthought Using frameworks like “Six Working Geniuses” for hiring, communication, and delegation in ways...
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Ep 116: Precision in Practice: Combining EMG, Ultrasound, and Neubie to Unlock Healing
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
What happens when physical therapy embraces the tools of diagnostic medicine? In this episode, Garrett talks with Drs. Skye Grayson, Malachi Votaw, and Julia Whitehead from NCEPT (Escondido, California) about how they’ve built one of the most advanced PT practices in the country by combining EMG, ultrasound, and Neubie neuromuscular reeducation. You’ll learn about: How objective diagnostics uncover what’s really driving movement limitations The difference between structural and neurological dysfunction – and why it matters How Neubie integration accelerates nerve recovery and...
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Ep 115: The Neuroscience of Athletic Performance and Long-Term Development
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
True athletic performance isn’t built on muscle alone – it’s driven by the nervous system. In this episode, Garrett explores how approaching training through a neurological lens can optimize movement, strength, and resilience across an athlete’s lifetime. From youth development to elite performance, he breaks down how to train smarter, not just harder. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the nervous system governs strength, coordination, and recovery The “Pyramid of Performance” framework from The NeuFit Method Why early movement diversity builds long-term athletic capacity How...
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Ep 114: Leading at Home: Applying Business Principles to Build Stronger Marriages and Families
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life. And, although many of us know how to lead at work, we struggle to bring that same clarity, purpose, and intention into our homes and our most important relationships. In this episode, men’s health and leadership coach Joel Evan shares how the same principles that drive success in business can transform relationships, communication, and connection at home. We cover several topics from Joel’s book, Limitless: Forge an Unshakeable Marriage and Deepen Your Bond with Your Kids: How to apply leadership frameworks to...
info_outlineLow back pain is one of the most common – and complex – challenges in healthcare. In this episode, physical therapist Jeff Vitale shares how he applies Dr. Stuart McGill’s evidence-based methods to help even the most difficult cases. Part of an elite group personally certified by Dr. McGill, Jeff integrates the McGill Method with other frameworks such as TPI and tools like the Neubie to create breakthrough results for patients who’ve often tried everything else.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Jeff’s personal story with back pain and surgery as a college athlete
- The philosophy and principles behind the McGill Method for detailed assessment, which includes redefining “chronic“ back pain
- How detailed assessment identifies pain triggers and guides precise exercise programming
- Balancing stability and mobility in athletic movements like the golf swing
- Where the Neubie fits into the rehab and performance equation
This is an episode for anyone serious about solving back pain at its source. Whether you’re a clinician looking for new tools or someone personally battling low back pain, this episode provides a roadmap with practical solutions.