Pattern Recognition in Sciatica Pain
From Fix Your Sciatica Podcast by Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS
March 2, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
Dr. Ashley Mak discusses the complexities of sciatica and the importance of understanding personal movement patterns for effective pain management.
Dr. Ashley Mak delves into the complexities of sciatica, emphasizing that MRIs are not definitive indicators of pain. Instead, he advocates for understanding personal movement patterns through a structured approach of identifying what feels good, neutral, and painful. By creating a personalized pain inventory, individuals can better navigate their recovery process and find effective treatment strategies. Here's an article about the limitations of MRIs. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4464797/ You can get access to the somatic tracking cheat sheet here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatment-cheat-sheet-8707-4603 Check out our favorite products! (affiliate page): https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_products Did you know that our YouTube channel has a growing number of videos including this podcast? Give us a follow here- https://youtube.com/@fixyoursciatica?si=1svrz6M7RsnFaswN Are you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain? Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Ashley Mak
Topics covered
- sciatica
- pain management
- movement patterns
- personalized treatment
- MRI limitations
Keywords
- sciatica
- pain inventory
- movement patterns
- MRI
- treatment strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ptpatientadvocate.com, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co, YouTube
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