The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast

Mar 25 2025 83 ep. 27 mins
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Welcome to The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast! Here I'll be talking all things physical therapy, raw and unplugged, giving you the unfiltered insights you've been searching for in your cash-based physical therapy business. If you're caught in the grind of the traditional model, swamped with paperwork, or feeling like you're not reaching your full potential as a physical therapist, this podcast was created just for you.

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How to Prevent & Recover from Low Back Pain (Part 1)

Mar 25 2025 26 mins  
Is your low back pain really coming from your spine? In this episode, I discuss the anatomy behind low back pain and explain how different muscle groups — like the posterior chain, anterior chain, and lateral stabilizers — all play a role in keeping your spine strong and pain-free. I break down key muscles like the latissimus dorsi, glutes, trapezius, multifidi, and adductors,

Meet the Primal Physical Therapy Team & Why We Stand Out

Mar 18 2025 46 mins  
“What makes a great team? It’s not just about skills—it’s about mindset, passion, and the drive to grow.” In this episode, I sit down with my team at Primal to share how we came together, what sets our clinic apart, and why our culture is built on trust, continuous learning, and pushing each other to be better. We talk about how each team member found their way to Primal,

Mastering Primal Movement: Monkey, Bear & Frogger Explained

Mar 11 2025 8 mins  
In this episode, I talk about the essential movements that will get your body moving properly and help improve your mobility. We demonstrate and discuss Monkey Movement, Bear and Frogger positions, and how these simple yet powerful moves can make a huge difference in your mobility and strength. I talk about how these primal movements engage the whole body, how to perform them corre

Frogger: The #1 Exercise to Fix Your Movement & Mobility

Mar 04 2025 10 mins  
"If you don’t feel safe in a movement, your body will find a way to cheat." In this episode, I break down Frogger, my most prescribed exercise for improving mobility, rib-to-pelvis connection, and overall movement quality. It’s simple, but if you do it right, it reveals where your deficits are—and helps you fix them. I walk you through the exact cues and adjustments to get th

Bear Crawl 101: Strength, Stability & Posture Fixes

Feb 25 2025 7 mins  
Ever feel like your shoulders, core, or posture aren’t working together the way they should? It might be time to rethink how you move, starting with the bear crawl. In this episode, I break down the Bear Crawl—how to do it properly, why it's more than just a warm-up, and how it connects your core, shoulders, and posterior chain for better movement and injury prevention. I cover

Why Sitting is Killing You: The Science Behind Movement & Health Risks

Feb 18 2025 22 mins  
Are you sitting too much? It’s more dangerous than you think. In this episode, I break down how prolonged sitting (especially in chairs) impacts your health and what you can do to fight back. Research shows that sitting for over 9 hours a day is linked to cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, and increased mortality risk. But there's a catch. It's not just how long we sit tha

Pro Runner Josh Izewski on Injury, Rehab & Racing Again

Feb 11 2025 31 mins  
"There’s 72 seconds left out there." That’s what pro runner Josh Izewski said after his last Olympic Trials. Every second counts, but injuries and setbacks can change everything. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Izewski, a professional runner for Zap Endurance, to talk about injury recovery, movement evaluation, and the rehab approach that got him back on track. We dive in

The Primal Method: Movement, Survival & Injury Prevention

Feb 04 2025 38 mins  
The way we move is deeply connected to survival—but traditional rehab often ignores that. In this episode, I break down the Primal Method, my unique approach to assessing and improving movement by understanding the body as an interconnected system. I explain why primal movements are hardwired into our DNA, how the musculoskeletal system supports survival, and why cellular repair

Primal Method: How Developmental Milestones Impact Adult Movement

Jan 28 2025 6 mins  
Is your movement breaking down—or are you building strong foundations? In this episode, I dive into the Primal Method and the importance of developmental milestones in building efficient, lifelong movement. From crawling and rolling to running and jumping, we explore how foundational skills learned early in life set the stage for mobility as adults—and why losing these skills l

How the Body's Design Affects Movement, Performance, and Recovery

Jan 21 2025 30 mins  
Did you know your body's design and development influence every movement you make? In this episode, I’m giving you an inside look at the Primal Foundations course, a program rooted in the idea that the body is an intricate, interconnected system. We dive into how embryology influences movement patterns, why systematic evaluation is key to unlocking better outcomes, and how unders