{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast","title":"Why You Still Have Tendonitis (And How to Actually Fix It)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":502,"description":"“Does your body have what it needs to repair itself every day?” In this episode, I break down why tendonitis and tendinopathy stick around—long after the pain should’ve gone away. We talk about the root causes of tendon breakdown, from mechanical issues like poor movement patterns to deeper problems like limited blood flow, hormone imbalances, and missing building blocks in your diet. I explain why essential amino acids matter, how hormone levels can stall healing, and why movement without the right inputs won’t cut it. Listen in if you want to actually fix your tendinitis—not just mask the pain.To book an appointment, join my mentorship, download my fitness app, or follow me on socials:  https://www.primal-pt.com/========================With over 20 years as a physical therapist, JJ’s passion for movement along with her unique experiences and training have shaped her into the successful clinician and educator she is.JJ graduated from the University of Delaware in 2000, which is now ranked as the #1 physical therapy school in the nation. She holds multiple certifications in a variety of advanced specialty techniques and methods, all of which complement her role as an expert clinician and educator. JJ has been certified in dry needling since 2009, and began instructing dry needling in 2012. She currently teaches for Evidence in Motion (EIM), and also independently lectures and trains other clinicians throughout the country in the fields of physical therapy, chiropractic, and sports medicine. She uses her expertise to help other professionals advance their skills and outcomes, either through manual interventions or specialized movement analysis.JJ Thomas also has certifications in Gray Cook’s Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), ACE Gait Analysis, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), The Raggi Method of Postural Evaluation (based out of Italy), and many other joint, soft tissue, and neural mobilization techniques. In addition to these accomplishments,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p7PE35AbCFWkCJEKeotL96qYyUJ8J-7OkpCp1lIFg8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTNk/OGUzMDEzOWQ5ZDNi/NjE4Njk3OGFkOTQ3/OTI4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}