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In 90 days we help parents suffering from back pain and sciatica resolve pain for themselves and their families in order to take back their active lifestyle and enjoy the people they love without limitation!

03/31/2026

This is the product that has helped me the most over the years and nobody is talking about it.

If you’ve been recovering from back pain you might be considering adding some equipment to your home gym to start regaining strength and mobility.

If that’s you, then I have a recommendation you might want to consider.

The suspension trainer is a wonderful piece of equipment that isn’t too costly and doesn’t take up a lot of space.

What it does do is allow you to move functionally in 3 dimensions with almost no extra load to your spine than when you are standing or walking.

The suspension trainer also helps you to learn how to hip hinge and load the hips appropriately while maintaining a neutral spine with proper core activation.

You can also do upper body, lower body, and core exercises, as well as full body mobility with this single piece of equipment.

These are a few of the brands I really like:
TRX: https://amzn.to/4dOoPvm
Bodytorc: https://amzn.to/4tdQBWA

If you have any questions about how to get started with a suspension trainer I’d be happy to help. Feel free to comment below or DM me directly.

Happy healing, friends!

03/23/2026

If you’re working on healing your back, these 4 supplements can be powerful allies in your recovery 👇

If you want to check out the specific supplements I recommend, I’ve linked them below 👇
(These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.)

Magnesium → supports muscle relaxation + better sleep
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Turmeric/Curcumin → helps calm inflammation + sensitivity
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Omega-3s → support joint health + reduce systemic inflammation
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Collagen (bonus) → provides key building blocks for discs + connective tissue
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When your body has the right biochemical support, it’s often easier to:
✔️ Move with less discomfort
✔️ Recover more efficiently
✔️ Stay consistent with your routine

But here’s the part most people miss…

Supplements can support healing—but they don’t rebuild it.

To truly get out of back pain, you still need to:
• Restore movement
• Build strength
• Improve endurance
• Progress your body back to real-life demands

That’s exactly what we focus on inside the FMT 360 Method.

Follow/Subscribe for more guidance on how to heal your back naturally and get back to doing what you love with our 360 degree approach to healing back pain from home.

02/18/2026

Are your muscles so chronically tight that it hurts to massage them? If so, this may be a huge missing link to moving forward 👇

12/16/2025

A disc herniation is a serious injury

So making the right choice(s) for yourself is a really important decision.

I’m a researcher so I went ahead and dug into the number a little bit and this is what I found.

Single level microdiscecromies have about a 75-85% success rate at the 5 year mark.

Success defines as a lack of leg symptoms,

But back pain can come back in up to 40% or people.

As surgery increases in complexity it tends to decrease in long term effectiveness.

Something more serious and complicated like a spinal disc replacement has reported 63.3% effectiveness,

With a complication rate of just over 14%.

This complication rate is consistent with that of lumbar fusions, around 18%.

And don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that spinal surgery is an option…

Sometimes, big injuries happen and it’s important to at least have an option for pain relief 🥲

But even the best surgeons will tell you that surgery needs to be a last option.

Thus, we need to focus on the principles of the FMT 360 Method for healing:

✅ Movement
✅Nutrition
✅Sleep
✅Mental Health
✅Spirituality

I suggest you work on all the domains of healing to give yourself the best possible chance of healing naturally 🍃

By doing this you’ll regain confidence in your ability to move and learn the system that works for you to get out of pain both now and in the future.

If you have any questions about how to do that, I’m always here to help 🙏

Happy healing, friends!

12/03/2025

Functional hip strength is when things get fun and can stay interesting 🤩

You’ve done the hard work and now it’s about adding quality to life 💙

The principles of functional movement training can stay the same,

But the load, intensity, duration, resistance, and many more variables can be changed to continue seeing progression week over week 📅

Comment below with your favorite and let me know what questions you’ve got.

Keep it going and don’t lose momentum during the holidays 🌲

11/24/2025

Hate planks? Me too!

So let’s have some fun with them 🤩

Static holds are a great way to build endurance without adding on a ton of weight or torsion to the spine.

Planks also works LOTS of core muscles and this 🔥 burn 🔥 lots of calories

Which one are you going to try? Comment below 👇

10/29/2025

When you are dealing with severe back pain and sciatica not much else matters.

Figuring out how to get relief from the pain becomes your primary goal.

And even just a little relief feels like a huge blessing 🙏

In these moments there are only a few things that I tend to focus on to help people out of the darkness…

Understand your pain triggers
Find your direction of preference
Control through the triangles of stability

Once you have these things down, simply rinse and repeat to consistently drop your pain levels over the next few days.

Don’t make it complicated.

Once you get to a 3/10 and your pain has come back up to the hip and lower back you are in a very good spot!

If you have any questions about any of this or how to heal from back pain, go ahead and comment below.

Wishing you all a better day than yesterday 💙
Dr. Nick, PT/DPT

10/06/2025

Bored with 🦆🐶

Boredom can kill your rehab gains so let’s have a little fun

Try these cool variations to spark things 🆙

And don’t forget to tag a friend

10/06/2025

Don’t get bored 😴

Novelty is good for your effort, neuromuscular control, and mental health 🧠

Have fun with rehab while making the progress you deserve!

09/12/2025

The most common back pain, recovery mistake can be easily avoided

bearing down and holding one’s breath is so common that I had to make a video about it

However, this is more important than you think

Your breathing pattern has an immediate effect on your course ability and intra-abdominal pressure

It can either help you or hurt you so make sure to do it right

Follow for more tips and motivation to recover from back pain and sciatica naturally

Happy healing friends!

09/03/2025

Don’t let back pain or sciatica get you down. With the right plan and consistent actions you can make it to the top of the mountain too!⛰️

My recent flare up set me back a step, but it was a wonderful experience because it reminded me of so many of the principles that I teach in the FMT 360 Method.

Treating the injury with consistency and intention was so important for me these last few weeks.

Once I realized exactly what was happening my mindset shifted and I was off to the races giving my body exactly what it needed to heal.

In just a few weeks I went from feeling weak ame fragile to hauling my little guy to the top of this beautiful overlook.

The process works and it works consistently.

If you are interested in getting the exact blueprint that I used for myself and my clients just comment below with “PAIN” and I’ll add you to the list for my new course.

I only have 3 spots left for the Beta launch at 50% off.

But I really, really want you to join so I’m also gonna throw in my 4 week anti-inflammatory food guide and VIP access to me as your coach.

Let’s make it to the top of the mountain together!

Comment below with “PAIN” to lock in your spot today!

We had our first Arizona storm yesterday and it came on fast and furious!Needless to say, we were caught by surprise but...
10/17/2024

We had our first Arizona storm yesterday and it came on fast and furious!

Needless to say, we were caught by surprise but luckily not too far from home 🏠

The water came gushing down and I was amazed at how quickly the scenery changed in the typically dry desert conditions.

The moment really had me thinking about how quickly these back pain episodes can come on ,

And how it can be so hard to know that there will be an end to it, especially when you were in the middle of the storm.

If this is you today, I want you to know that there will be an end and that this doesn’t have to be the “new normal”.

If there’s anyway that we can support you in this group, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

At FMT, we believe in a 360 approach to healing

and helping people find the root cause of their issue so that they can solve back pain once and for all 💙

Above all else, stay positive and keep your eye on the rainbows 🌈

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Introduction

As a traveling physical therapist I have seen the healthcare system work and fall apart all over the country. Over the past 3.5 years my wife and I have been traveling across the U.S. going to states and communities that needed help with serving their populations. We have loved doing this job and meeting amazing people along the way. Unfortunately, my limitations is that although I am willing to travel across the country to help these under-served areas, I can only be in one place at a time. Tele-health physical therapy allows me to move beyond the typical format of a traditional physical therapy clinic and into a space that I can do more and create more than previously possible.

Think about this for just a moment: you go to the doctor 1-2x/year for a check up, the dentist and eye doctor are the same. What do you do for the rest of your body? Who is your practitioner of choice to help you maintain your body? Does your chiropractor ever discuss with you how to move in order to not need your back cracked every week? We all have aches and pains, and live in a society that doesn’t have time to slow down. Let the movement specialists, Doctors of Physical Therapy, be the practitioner of choice for you. Whether you have an ache/pain slowing you down or you want to start a fitness routine, we can help get you there safely. FMT PT & Wellness is also dedicated to making sure your children stay healthy during sporting events.

Through video teleconferencing, Functional Movement Therapy (FMT) will be able to treat people across the nation who need care NOW, not weeks from now. We vow to make healthcare more accessible, more affordable and easier to access than ever before. We want to help save you time, money and pain on your life’s journey. Visit us at www.functionalmovementtherapy.com for more information and a free consultation.