The Soft Tissue OT Podcast21 Nov 2025

Ep. 28 How Spinal Discs Heal - What you need to know

How Spinal Discs Heal: Hydration, Nutrition, and Endplates

Spinal discs are one of the most fascinating yet misunderstood structures in the human body. Unlike most tissues, they don’t have their own blood supply — so how do they get the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong?

In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast, we dive deep into the science of disc health and healing — exploring how hydration, nutrition, and the integrity of your cartilage endplates all work together to keep your spine resilient.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How spinal discs actually receive nutrients
🔹 The role of water content, diffusion, and endplates in spinal health
🔹 Why your spine feels stiffer in the morning — and what that means
🔹 How loading and unloading cycles promote disc nutrition and healing
🔹 Practical strategies to protect your discs long-term

Whether you’re a clinician, student, or someone managing chronic back pain, this episode will give you a clear, evidence-based understanding of how your discs really work — and how to help them heal.

#SpinalHealth #LowBackPain #DiscHealing #SpineRehab #Physiotherapy #OccupationalTherapy #SoftTissueOTPodcast #McGillMethod

🔔 This episode contains a short message about the Soft Tissue OT Academy online course — an on-demand training program helping occupational therapists build confidence in musculoskeletal assessment, treatment, and rehab. Learn more at https://stan.store/SoftTissueOTAcademy

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(29)

Ep. 29 Your Hip Flexors Aren't Actually Tight - Here's What’s Actually Going On

Send us Fan MailHip flexor “tightness” is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — complaints in both rehab and the gym. Most people assume tight means the muscle is short and needs stretchin...

27 Jan 22min

Ep. 27 The Overlooked Link Between Shoulder Pain and the Scapula

Send us Fan MailTHE OVERLOOKED LINK BETWEEN SHOULDER PAIN AND THE SCAPULAWhen it comes to shoulder pain, most people focus on the rotator cuff, the joint, or the tendons — but rarely the scapula. Yet,...

29 Okt 202531min

EP.26 Spondylolisthesis Explained: The Science, Symptoms, and Solutions

Send us Fan MailSpondylolisthesis Explained: The Science, Symptoms, and SolutionsSpondylolisthesis is one of the most overlooked yet impactful causes of low back pain. It doesn’t just create discomfor...

4 Sep 202522min

Ep. 25 Bridging the Gap Between Spinal Science and Patient Care ft Dr Jerome Fryer

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re joined by chiropractor, researcher, and founder of Dynamic Disc Designs, Jerome Fryer, for a powerful conversation that challenges how we approach spinal care — ...

9 Jul 20251h 2min

Ep.24 The Truth About Meniscus Tears: What Most People Don’t Know

Send us Fan MailMeniscus injuries are one of the most common causes of knee pain — but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind meniscus tears, sep...

19 Jun 202515min

Ep. 23 Step-by-Step: How I Assessed, Diagnosed, and Rehabilitated This Shoulder Injury

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast, we’re bringing you something a little different — a live recording from our Soft Tissue Interest Group.🎥 This session features m...

29 Mai 202542min

Ep. 22 Solving SIJ Issues: The Hidden Fix Nobody Talks About

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood sources of low back and pelvic pain — the sacroiliac joint (SIJ).We start by breaking dow...

28 Apr 202518min