{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy","title":"PHT Q&A: Why You’re Still in Pain Despite Doing Everything Right","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9b0a91a6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2388,"description":"In this milestone Q&A episode, Brodie tackles your most pressing questions about proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) — covering flare-ups, long-term pain, sleeping issues, training setbacks, and even how tight hip flexors fit into the picture.Whether you're just starting your rehab journey or stuck in a plateau, these answers will help you adjust your plan and regain control.🎧 What You'll Learn:✅ Cycling & PHT — When cycling to work becomes part of the problem ✅ Long-Term Recovery Doubts — “Will I ever be pain free again?” ✅ Tight Hip Flexors — Do they relate to PHT or are they just noise? ✅ Flare-Up Triggers — Why some weeks you feel great… and others fall apart ✅ Running Strategy — When to stop, reduce, or push through ✅ Speed Work — The right time to reintroduce faster running ✅ Sleep Disruption — Why some flare-ups hit hardest at night ✅ Nervous System Involvement — How chronic PHT becomes more than just tendon pain ✅ Hot or Burning Sensations — What it means when your tendon feels “hot” ✅ Post-Rehab Maintenance — What to do after symptoms go away🧠 Key Takeaways:Pain rules matter: Mild discomfort (<4/10), return to baseline by the next day, and a positive weekly trend are your north star.Setbacks are part of progress: Use them to tweak—not trash—your rehab plan.Training load ≠ just running: Cycling, gardening, and even long sitting can tip the load-recovery balance.The nervous system matters: Chronic pain is often more than just a mechanical issue.Hotness ≠ progress: It might be a sign of irritation or nerve sensitivity.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U9QHyZiuMTAQbAt-L5NPn321w0Wzs7Udil1bb-3dkWM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgxLzE2ODEw/MjE0MzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}