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"My sciatica is killing me" — it's one of the most common complaints in healthcare, and one of the most misunderstood. For the millions who experience burning, shooting pain down the leg, the real obstacle often isn't the injury itself — it's the fear, confusion, and outdated messaging that come with it. Dr. Brent Anderson sits down with his longtime mentor and friend Dr. John Sievert, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy with over 40 years of clinical experience, to set the record straight.
Learn more“My sciatica is killing me” — it’s one of the most common complaints in healthcare, and one of the most misunderstood. For the millions who experience burning, shooting pain down the leg, the real obstacle often isn’t the injury itself — it’s the fear, confusion, and outdated messaging that come with it. Dr. Brent Anderson sits down with his longtime mentor and friend Dr. John Sievert, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy with over 40 years of clinical experience, to set the record straight. Together they unpack what sciatica actually is (a description of symptoms, not a diagnos
... Learn more0:00 Intro: Sciatica, One of the Most Misunderstood Complaints Dr. Brent opens with why sciatica generates so much fear and confusion, then introduces guest John Sievert, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and his own former residency mentor. 3:37 Catching Up with John Sievert John shares how he’s balancing part-time patient care, teaching, and mountain biking as he moves toward a slower pace of practice. 4:16 From Manual Therapy to Motivational Interviewing: John’s Journey John describes his seven-year path to becoming a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and how Caro
... Learn moreHosted by Dr. Brent Anderson, this podcast draws on more than 35 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching. He is a doctor of physical therapy, professor, founder of Polestar Pilates, and pathokinesiologist. Dr. Brent has long been fascinated by the dynamic relationship between movement and pathology, and how understanding that relationship can help people move better, feel better, and live more aligned lives.
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