207- FSM as a Force Multiplier: MSK Strategies, Low Back/Hip Cases, and the Role of Sleep & Language
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In this episode, Kim Pittis discusses the role of Frequency Specific Microcurrent in treating musculoskeletal issues and emphasizes the importance of sleep and patient education.
A free guide to FSM training is available there for licensed practitioners. https://frequencyspecific.com/how-to-choose-your-fsm-core-training Hosts: Carolyn McMain, MA, DC & Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT Special Guest: Jenifer Sosnowski, MD FSM as a Force Multiplier: MSK Strategies, Pain Labels, and the Sleep Connection (Solo w/ Kim Pittis + Dr. Sosnowski) In this solo episode, Kim Pittis explains that Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) works best as an adjunct to other modalities—laser, shockwave, surgery, and manual therapy—rather than a replacement, and advises patients to pace activity after treatments to avoid overdoing it. She discusses practical musculoskeletal approaches for common complaints like low back and hip pain, including how to prioritize protocols when limited to one to three machines, and how to peel back treatments after an initial pain reduction to identify what helped. Kim also emphasizes patient education, the impact of diagnostic labels and wording (nocebo/placebo), and coaching patients toward hopeful future goals. Dr. Sosnowski joins to highlight the importance of sleep, frequent undiagnosed sleep apnea, testing and retesting strategies, and…
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