AMG Manual Therapy

04/02/2026

Your thoracic spine is built to move. When it doesn’t, something else has to.

Limited rotation through the mid-back often shows up as tight shoulders, a cranky neck, or a low back that’s doing more work than it should. The body will always find motion somewhere, even if it’s not where it’s supposed to come from.

This type of drill restores rotation where it belongs. It gives your nervous system a clean, controlled input and reminds your thoracic spine how to move again. Better rotation here means less stress above and below, and more efficient movement when you lift, train, or just go through your day.

If you’re constantly feeling tight through your upper body, it’s not always about stretching more. Sometimes it’s about restoring motion in the right place.

04/01/2026

Using my forearm on the ilium to anchor the pelvis while the other locks in just below the rib cage, I can create a true separation through the lumbar spine. This isn’t just stretching tissue, it’s giving the nervous system a new input and creating space where things feel compressed.

This can help reduce tone, improve movement, and take pressure off structures that have been getting irritated.

It’s not about cranking on the low back. It’s about control, positioning, and intent.

And when you pair this with the right movement after, that’s where things actually start to change.

03/31/2026

Recovery isn’t just one tool, it’s the right combination. Here I’m using red light therapy to support tissue healing, cupping to improve blood flow and decompression, and vibration to stimulate the nervous system. This is how you get real results, not just temporary relief.

03/31/2026

Becoming a dad changes your workouts.

It’s not always sets and reps anymore. Some days it’s mowing the yard after a long day. Some days it’s down on the floor, crawling, lifting, chasing, laughing. And every now and then, you find your way back into the gym, chasing that same feeling you used to.

But here’s what I’ve realized… it all counts.

The strength you build carrying your kids, the endurance from being present when you’re tired, the consistency of showing up for your family day after day. That’s a different kind of training. And it matters more than any PR ever did.

You may not train the same way you used to. But you’re still building something stronger.

03/28/2026

Blood flow restriction training is one of the most efficient ways to build strength without beating up your joints.

By partially limiting blood flow, you can create a high level of muscle fatigue using lighter loads. That means you can stimulate muscle growth without needing heavy weight, which is huge for anyone dealing with pain or coming back from an injury.

It also drives a strong recovery response. You’re increasing circulation, improving nutrient delivery, and helping your body rebuild tissue without excessive stress.

This is a powerful tool when used the right way. It bridges the gap between rehab and performance so you don’t just recover, you come back stronger.

03/27/2026

Neck pain isn’t just about rubbing where it hurts.

It takes a therapist who understands anatomy, biomechanics, and how different systems influence each other.

In this video, I’m working a first rib release. The client is seated while I apply a specific line of pressure inferior and posterior, matching the angle of the mastoid process but delivered down into the shoulder fossa just anterior to the upper trap.

Why does this matter?

Because the first rib plays a big role in neck tension, breathing mechanics, and how the cervical spine moves. If it’s elevated or restricted, it can drive pain, stiffness, and limited motion up the chain.

This isn’t guesswork. It’s precision.

The right technique, applied in the right direction, for the right reason.

That’s the difference between temporary relief and actually changing how your body moves.

03/27/2026

Most people chase hip pain at the surface.

They stretch it. Foam roll it. Try to “loosen it up.”

But a lot of hip pain lives deeper.

Your hip rotators and adductors are doing a ton of work behind the scenes. They control rotation, stabilize your pelvis, and help transfer force when you walk, run, squat, or change direction. When they get stiff, overworked, or under-recruited, your body starts compensating. That’s when pain shows up in the front of the hip, groin, or even the low back.

This is where manual therapy matters.

Targeted hands-on work to the deep rotators and adductors helps:
• Improve tissue quality and reduce tone
• Restore proper hip rotation
• Decrease unnecessary stress on the joint
• Give your nervous system better input so movement feels smoother

That's why I love this technique. If you have sticky hips, reach out to get some qualtiy, targeted manual therapy that actually fixes the problem!

03/25/2026

I wasn’t lying… muscle tension release video is often a scam, especially when they show you in a video. The truth about muscle tension release is its rarely seen and typically felt by the therapist. The tissue changes tone and density. A twitch response is visible, which means muscle tension is being affected, but that also doesn’t mean that it is the muscle being released when you see a muscle twitch.

03/25/2026

Manual therapy works. It reduces pain, improves motion, and gives your body a window to move better.

But here’s the truth most people miss…

It’s not the solution. It’s the opportunity.

If you walk out of a session and go right back to the same movement patterns, the same stiffness, the same lack of control, your body will go right back to where it started.

Lasting change happens when you pair hands-on work with intentional movement.

Mobility drills to open up what’s restricted.
Corrective exercise to reinforce better patterns.
Strength to make it last.

That’s how you move from temporary relief to real results.

At AMG Manual Therapy, the goal isn’t just to help you feel better for a day. It’s to help you move better for the long run.

03/24/2026

Many people use sprain and strain interchangeably like they mean the same thing. They don’t.

A sprain involves a ligament. That’s the tissue connecting bone to bone. Think joints. Ankles, knees, wrists. Usually comes from a twist, roll, or awkward movement that pushes a joint past where it should go.

A strain involves muscle or tendon. That’s muscle tissue or where muscle attaches to bone. This is more about overload. Sprinting, lifting, or moving with more force than the tissue can handle.

Different tissues. Different problems. Same result if you ignore it… pain, compensation, and movement that starts to break down.

Here’s what actually matters.
It’s not just identifying which one it is. It’s understanding how that injury is affecting the way you move and how your nervous system is responding to it.

If you’re dealing with something that won’t go away, let’s figure out what your body is actually doing, not just what it’s labeled.

03/24/2026

Let’s expose the bs

03/23/2026