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Ever feel like your body's working against you, tight, aching, and unresponsive no matter what you try? Dr. Adam Gavine is here to change the game.A seasoned sports chiropractor and co-founder of the Wasabi Method, he’s spent 16 years helping people heal where traditional approaches have failed.
We first crossed paths at a conference where my wife, on crutches from a torn patella ligament, was barely mobile. Dr. Adam had her walking unassisted within 48 hours. That’s not a fluke. That’s skill, insight, and a mindset that doesn’t settle for symptoms when you can solve the cause. In this episode, he breaks down why movement is medicine, how noninvasive techniques unlock healing, and why no two bodies or recovery plans are alike.
Dr. Adam's journey from elite decathlete to frustrated patient to healer reveals why he’s obsessed with functional movement, fascia health, and treating the whole person, not just the pain point. His commitment to continued learning, including a PhD focused on injury prevention, shines through every strategy he shares.
Why This Matters to You
What If Nothing Has Helped Your Pain For Years? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep living like that. Pain is often just a messenger, not the core issue. Dr. Adam explains how understanding your body’s mechanics and relearning movement can start to reverse years of tension and strain.
Why the Treatments You've Tried Don't Work? Because most of them treat symptoms, not the root cause. This episode unpacks the difference between muscle and fascia issues and shows how trauma can physically shape your body. You’ll walk away with a new lens on what’s really holding you back.
Are You Feeling Too Old To Be Fixed? Not at all. Dr. Adam starts exactly where you are. He helped a 93-year-old patient squat again, one inch at a time. It’s not about age, it’s about the right approach.
Actionable Advice
Start moving gently: Begin with safe spinal movements like seated flexion and extension or cat-camel stretches.
Go for daily walks: Simple, weight-bearing movement is foundational for long-term mobility.
Treat posture like a muscle. Build strength so good posture becomes second nature, not a constant battle.
Use fascia-friendly therapies: If stretching isn’t working, consider myofascial release techniques like ART to address deeper restrictions.
Don’t skip steps: Respect the progression from crawling to walking to running. Your body heals best when it’s treated with precision and patience.
Dr. Adam went from being a frustrated young athlete with a hamstring injury that sidelined him for six months to a sports chiropractor who had people running again after just two treatments. His own healing experience lit a fire. Today, he’s a pioneer in noninvasive therapies, co-founder of the Wasabi Method, and a passionate educator helping others move, live, and feel better.
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Your body is always communicating. This episode gives you the tools to start listening and responding with intention. Hit play and take the first step toward pain-free living.
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