https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Qh8uK23HSAQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Qh8uK23HSAQ/hqdefault.jpg Physiotherapist: Squeezing Can Make Urinary Incontinence Worse If you leak urine while running, jumping, or coughing, this video explains why simply squeezing harder often isn't the fix. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qh8uK23HSAQ 2026-08-07T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/9C-yL1kBgH8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/9C-yL1kBgH8/hqdefault.jpg Physiotherapist: 3 Foods Secretly Fueling Your Chronic Pain Explains how chronic low-grade inflammation slows healing and increases pain sensitivity, and gives three practical dietary changes (fatty fish, colorful vegetables, olive oil) to help calm it. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9C-yL1kBgH8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/D9g_8OtqRk8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/D9g_8OtqRk8/hqdefault.jpg Jaw Pain or TMJ? Simple Test to Find the Real Cause (Muscle vs Joint) Explains typical masseter trigger-point referral patterns and teaches a simple stick-bite test to determine whether jaw/tooth/ear pain is coming from the chewing muscles or the jaw joint itself. https://www.youtube.com/embed/D9g_8OtqRk8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/t8iCnAUr4pU https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/t8iCnAUr4pU/hqdefault.jpg Jaw Muscle Pain That Won't Go Away? Fix Your Masseter Step by Step Walks through what overloads the jaw's masseter muscle (stress, clenching, posture) and demonstrates precise self-massage, stretching and taping techniques for both the superficial and deep parts of the muscle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t8iCnAUr4pU 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/XQzd8Pbh2e4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/XQzd8Pbh2e4/hqdefault.jpg How to Stop Clenching Your Jaw (It's Not Just Stress) Explains the stress/hormone drivers behind daytime and nighttime teeth clenching (bruxism) and gives practical relaxation techniques, mouth guard tips, and a bedtime breathing routine to reduce clenching. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQzd8Pbh2e4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/imW12SkS304 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/imW12SkS304/hqdefault.jpg Trigeminal Neuralgia Face Taping — Step-by-Step Relief Step-by-step demonstration of applying kinesiology tape over the three trigeminal nerve exit points on the face to help ease irritation and pressure from trigeminal neuralgia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/imW12SkS304 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/LRF-cMNdWHQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/LRF-cMNdWHQ/hqdefault.jpg Trigeminal Neuralgia Meds: Pain Gone, Life Gone Too? (Patient Story) An interview with a long-term trigeminal neuralgia patient describing what the pain actually feels like, the long road to diagnosis, medication side effects, and the emotional and social toll of living with the condition. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LRF-cMNdWHQ 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/57g-9r9HP3I https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/57g-9r9HP3I/hqdefault.jpg Most Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients Don't Need Surgery — Here's Why A Q&A covering the most common questions about trigeminal neuralgia — symptoms, triggers, why MRIs often look normal, how it differs from dental pain, and when medication or surgery is considered. https://www.youtube.com/embed/57g-9r9HP3I 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/0pm7Zb74-iY https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/0pm7Zb74-iY/hqdefault.jpg Trigeminal Neuralgia Flare-Up? Do This First (And Avoid This) A step-by-step flare-up protocol for trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain, prioritizing nervous-system calming techniques (breathing, gentle touch, visualization) before any gentle nerve mobilization. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pm7Zb74-iY 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/2W17fj7Tz4U https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/2W17fj7Tz4U/hqdefault.jpg Why Trigeminal Nerve Pain Strikes at Random (Facial Pain Explained) Explains the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve's three branches, why facial pain can feel like it "moves around," and why calming the nervous system works better than aggressive stretching during flare-ups. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2W17fj7Tz4U 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/pgviiSR2Qks https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/pgviiSR2Qks/hqdefault.jpg Stiff jaw every morning? The masseter fix you can do at home A comprehensive guide to treating a stiff jaw at home, covering jaw joint mobilization techniques and detailed self-massage/stretching methods for the masseter, temporalis and medial pterygoid muscles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pgviiSR2Qks 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Ot9gFTYCUg4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Ot9gFTYCUg4/hqdefault.jpg Your tinnitus might come from your jaw — the bruxism link nobody checks Explains how jaw joint clicking, masseter muscle hypertonicity, and nocturnal teeth clenching (bruxism) can trigger or intensify somatosensory tinnitus via trigeminocervical brainstem convergence, and provides diagnostic provocation tests. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ot9gFTYCUg4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/71vpOJ8p6XM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/71vpOJ8p6XM/hqdefault.jpg How to stop jaw pain at home — the masseter release nobody shows A step-by-step home self-care protocol demonstrating extraoral masseter palpation, deep intraoral masseter and pterygoid release, and resting tongue position alignment to reduce jaw tightness and bruxism strain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/71vpOJ8p6XM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/bGTIDpmQ5V8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/bGTIDpmQ5V8/hqdefault.jpg Struggling to See at Work? The Truth About Special Computer Glasses Explained Explains the Finnish rules and measurement process for getting employer-provided special computer/work glasses, including how to measure screen height, distance, and workstation setup for the optician. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bGTIDpmQ5V8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/l19qNLAX7zk https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/l19qNLAX7zk/hqdefault.jpg Why Ergonomics Matter: Protecting Dentists from Early Retirement A university guest lecture on ergonomics for dentistry students, covering why dental professionals face high rates of musculoskeletal injury and early retirement, plus practical posture, chair, tool and pacing recommendations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/l19qNLAX7zk 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/jM_3mAJRKJc https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/jM_3mAJRKJc/hqdefault.jpg Are Lifts Hazardous? Learn the Proper Technique for Safe Lifting! Janne compares three lifting techniques (straight-leg/stoop, squat, and semi-squat), discusses which muscle groups and metabolic demands each favors, and explains a graded approach to managing lifting-related back pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jM_3mAJRKJc 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/dVFni5ybI0Y https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/dVFni5ybI0Y/hqdefault.jpg The Ultimate Guide to Lab Ergonomics: Comfort & Safety Clinical ergonomics guidance tailored for laboratory professionals, detailing microscope head positioning, pipetting force reduction, biosafety cabinet armrest setups, and micro-break routines. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVFni5ybI0Y 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/MSU1-16ztHo https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MSU1-16ztHo/hqdefault.jpg Optimize Your Ergonomics for Remote Work: Easy Home Office Setup Tips Janne gives practical home-office ergonomics guidance covering chair height and tilt, armrest and desk height using a forearm measurement, monitor distance and height (with and without reading glasses), standing desk/saddle chair setup, and marking preferred height settings for easy reuse. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MSU1-16ztHo 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/me-VACYuWK4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/me-VACYuWK4/hqdefault.jpg Tight chest from desk work? One move that opens it up Janne gives exercises for chest and thoracic spine stiffness caused by prolonged desk posture, including rotation exercises (dropping hood, around-the-world, seated push-pull) and extension exercises (crossed-arm lean, ball-assisted supine mobilization). https://www.youtube.com/embed/me-VACYuWK4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/n1HmcEXMR_8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/n1HmcEXMR_8/hqdefault.jpg Stand Tall: How to Improve Your Posture While Working from Home Four actionable clinical corrections to eliminate forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and upper back strain during home office work. https://www.youtube.com/embed/n1HmcEXMR_8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/dJM56-W3-ek https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/dJM56-W3-ek/hqdefault.jpg Unlocking Driving Comfort: Create the Perfect Ergonomic Posture Janne demonstrates how to set up a car driving position, covering seat height, pedal distance, backrest angle and lumbar support, steering wheel distance and hand position, headrest height, and mirror adjustment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dJM56-W3-ek 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/-Gi3ejwtHRQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/-Gi3ejwtHRQ/hqdefault.jpg Ergonomic Tips for Laptop Users: How to Avoid Strain and Discomfort In a sponsored review of laptop stands, Janne explains the benefits of raising a laptop (cooling, neck posture, using an external keyboard/mouse), demonstrates a vertical laptop bracket, and recommends investing in a proper monitor arm for a permanent setup. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Gi3ejwtHRQ 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/7b0ZsbVEHT4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/7b0ZsbVEHT4/hqdefault.jpg Adjusting Your Office Chair for Optimal Comfort and Ergonomics A step-by-step ergonomic adjustment guide for office chairs, covering seat height, seat pan depth, lumbar cushion placement, and armrest alignment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7b0ZsbVEHT4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Hb_WrBiajJg https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Hb_WrBiajJg/hqdefault.jpg Easy way to adjust office chair - easy tips for working home Janne, introducing himself as an orthopedic manual and occupational health physiotherapist, walks through adjusting an office chair's seat height, backrest angle and lumbar support, and shows how to measure and set the correct desk height using a measuring tape. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hb_WrBiajJg 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/TJsNDjNukmk https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/TJsNDjNukmk/hqdefault.jpg Working in bed / sofa ergonomics Janne explains the anatomy and course of the sciatic nerve and how prolonged sitting on a sofa or in bed can cause tingling or numbness in the legs, then demonstrates a pillow-supported working posture for the couch or bed that avoids nerve irritation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TJsNDjNukmk 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/hGKHbMQGQ6Q https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/hGKHbMQGQ6Q/hqdefault.jpg The Science Behind Ergonomics: Why It Matters for Your Health In the first part of an ergonomics series, Janne defines ergonomics from its Greek roots, gives everyday examples of poor design (light switches, doors), and outlines the main subcategories: physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGKHbMQGQ6Q 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/lZaeBvGKzII https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/lZaeBvGKzII/hqdefault.jpg Cognitive and Organizational Ergonomics In part two of his ergonomics series, Janne covers principles for well-designed work tasks (meaningful, varied, allowing independent judgment and feedback) and workplace requirements (adjustable furniture, safe and easy-to-use equipment, appropriate lighting and sound) that together create good workflow and prevent burnout. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lZaeBvGKzII 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/dYUlArPXYPI https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/dYUlArPXYPI/hqdefault.jpg 97% of Knee Pain Sufferers Never Hear This From Their Doctor Breaks down five key facts about knee osteoarthritis, emphasizing that pain doesn't equal joint damage and that movement, not rest, is the best way to manage and improve the condition. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dYUlArPXYPI 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Mlc-FEDHfWM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Mlc-FEDHfWM/hqdefault.jpg The real reason your neck gets stuck Explains why the neck can suddenly "lock up" (facet joints, muscle guarding, posture) and demonstrates stretches and self-mobilization techniques for the trapezius and splenius muscles to restore movement. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mlc-FEDHfWM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/WbS3gNQ8JDQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/WbS3gNQ8JDQ/hqdefault.jpg The Truth About Back Pain They Never Told You Busts twelve common myths about back pain, explaining that pain doesn't equal damage, backs can't "go out of place," and that staying active is more effective than rest, injections or surgery for most people. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WbS3gNQ8JDQ 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/cOstttqZ5ig https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/cOstttqZ5ig/hqdefault.jpg Surprising Truths About Lower Back Pain – Pro Tips You Can Do at Home! Covers the most common causes of low back pain, teaches the straight-leg-raise and slump tests to check for sciatica, and shows self-massage points along the posterior chain to relieve typical low back pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cOstttqZ5ig 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/GAmEsksIy38 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/GAmEsksIy38/hqdefault.jpg Rib Pain After Injury? Try This Easy Taping Trick Explains rib cage anatomy and how rib injuries happen (using a jiu-jitsu injury story as an example), then demonstrates a kinesiology taping technique to relieve rib pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GAmEsksIy38 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/A7uCyimWLDk https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/A7uCyimWLDk/hqdefault.jpg Pain in your heel? 98% forget these important exercises! Provides a full progression of calf and plantar fascia stretches plus isometric and strengthening exercises for heel/sole pain, with guidance on pacing progression based on next-morning pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/A7uCyimWLDk 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/skGh36G6qdg https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/skGh36G6qdg/hqdefault.jpg Plantar Fasciitis Isn't What You Think – The Truth About Heel Pain Explains the real mechanism behind plantar fasciitis (load management rather than pure inflammation), debunks myths about heel spurs and massage, and teaches self-tests to check calf and ankle tightness as contributing causes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/skGh36G6qdg 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/XiKjwTJ3bqk https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/XiKjwTJ3bqk/hqdefault.jpg Forget perfect posture – this matters more Argues that there is no single "correct" posture — citing large cohort research showing no correlation between spinal curves and pain — and that consistent movement matters far more than static alignment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XiKjwTJ3bqk 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/AWVJZCUdPuE https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/AWVJZCUdPuE/hqdefault.jpg This Simple Test Reveals What's Wrong With Your Shoulder Highlights the shoulder's external rotator muscles as a commonly overlooked strengthening target and demonstrates a series of resistance-band and dumbbell exercises to build shoulder stability and reduce pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWVJZCUdPuE 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/pMYzl0bUV4M https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/pMYzl0bUV4M/hqdefault.jpg My Head Feels Too Heavy: The Truth About Neck Instability Explains cervical (neck) instability through a patient story, listing its subjective and objective signs, and demonstrates deep neck flexor strengthening exercises to help rebuild control and reduce the "heavy head" feeling. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pMYzl0bUV4M 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/S4QLrdTcOp4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/S4QLrdTcOp4/hqdefault.jpg Hand numbness? This radial nerve floss gives fast relief Janne focuses on the radial nerve, the third most common upper-limb nerve entrapment, covering its anatomical path, soft tissue treatment, stretching, a nerve provocation test, and progressive nerve gliding exercises. https://www.youtube.com/embed/S4QLrdTcOp4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Ml7ajdUWynM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Ml7ajdUWynM/hqdefault.jpg 3 Key Areas You MUST Check If You Have TOS Symptoms! A follow-up video detailing the anatomy of the scalene, subclavius and pectoralis minor muscles involved in thoracic outlet syndrome and giving specific stretches and provocation tests for each. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ml7ajdUWynM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/vJ521L0uCps https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/vJ521L0uCps/hqdefault.jpg Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: What Doctors Don't Always Tell You An in-depth overview of thoracic outlet syndrome — prevalence, risk factors, anatomical differences by sex, and how nerve, artery and vein-related symptoms differ, plus how the condition relates to the medial, ulnar and radial nerves. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJ521L0uCps 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/IXiRvfGrqVI https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/IXiRvfGrqVI/hqdefault.jpg Throat Tightness & Swallowing Problems – Causes & Easy Relief Explains the muscles and structures involved in swallowing, how posture, stress and hydration affect swallowing, and demonstrates self-palpation and massage techniques for throat tightness and lump-in-throat sensations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IXiRvfGrqVI 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/S9wZ2A2n_cI https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/S9wZ2A2n_cI/hqdefault.jpg Safe & Effective Gym Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief A demonstrated gym workout routine using a landmine and other equipment, featuring safe compound and core exercises suitable for people managing lower back pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/S9wZ2A2n_cI 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/dzfWqb6O25k https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/dzfWqb6O25k/hqdefault.jpg Ulnar Nerve Pain? Fix Numbness in Ring & Little Finger Covers the anatomy, symptoms and self-testing of ulnar nerve entrapment causing numbness in the ring and little fingers, plus massage, stretching and nerve gliding exercises for relief. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dzfWqb6O25k 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/BpvR4oeIwUo https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/BpvR4oeIwUo/hqdefault.jpg Fix Neck Pain in 6 Minutes — Physiotherapist's Simple Routine A guided six-minute routine of neck stretches and self-massage techniques targeting the upper neck, suboccipital muscles, sternocleidomastoid and temporalis to relieve neck pain and stiffness. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BpvR4oeIwUo 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/isoboqQCAxo https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/isoboqQCAxo/hqdefault.jpg Shoulder Pain? It Could Be Your Neck! (Simple Test & Treatment) Explains the most common causes of shoulder pain (rotator cuff tendinopathy, subacromial impingement) and how to test whether neck nerve root involvement is contributing, with self-massage and stretching tips. https://www.youtube.com/embed/isoboqQCAxo 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/6SreaKHllwA https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/6SreaKHllwA/hqdefault.jpg The Best Exercises for Preventing and Managing Piriformis Pain Demonstrates piriformis muscle anatomy, self-massage techniques, multiple stretching positions, and strengthening exercises (glute bridges, side planks) for preventing and managing piriformis-related pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6SreaKHllwA 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/NWAo1IpRoKE https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/NWAo1IpRoKE/hqdefault.jpg Piriformis or Sciatica? The Ultimate Guide to Diagnosing Your Pain Compares the typical symptom patterns and clinical tests for piriformis syndrome versus sciatica, teaching several self-tests (internal/external rotation, slump test) to help identify the true source of buttock/leg pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWAo1IpRoKE 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/tDewavZrww4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/tDewavZrww4/hqdefault.jpg This Nerve Pain Is Often Misdiagnosed — Don't Miss These Key Signs! Covers the anatomy, symptoms and self-testing of radial nerve entrapment in the forearm/hand, plus massage, stretching and nerve gliding techniques to relieve the numbness and tingling. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDewavZrww4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/PduJzX0_5R0 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/PduJzX0_5R0/hqdefault.jpg Unlock Your Neck: Easy Stretches for Tight Scalene and Sternocleidomastoid Muscles Janne covers the anatomy of the scalene muscles and sternocleidomastoid, and demonstrates specific stretches and self-massage techniques (including a lacrosse-ball trick) to relieve neck tightness, tension headaches, and arm symptoms. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PduJzX0_5R0 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/YnMr9bf3rtM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/YnMr9bf3rtM/hqdefault.jpg Nerve Pain & Tingling? Watch This Before Taking Medication! Teaches a self-test for upper limb nerve tension and demonstrates progressive nerve gliding exercises, from basic to advanced, to relieve tingling, numbness and nerve-related arm symptoms. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YnMr9bf3rtM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/N9WcRBMDf6A https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/N9WcRBMDf6A/hqdefault.jpg Neck pain? 2-minute fix you can do right now Janne discusses tension headaches, their ischemic pain mechanism, and upper cervical spine anatomy, then honestly reviews the Atlas Care/Atlas TS neck relief tools compared to a simple baking roll or lacrosse ball for self-treatment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N9WcRBMDf6A 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/1c4RmgBbzL4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/1c4RmgBbzL4/hqdefault.jpg Relieve Knee Pain: How to Tape Your Knee Effectively Janne demonstrates two knee taping techniques that use slight rotation of the leg to offload painful structures (e.g. in osteoarthritis), showing exactly where and how to apply the tape strips. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1c4RmgBbzL4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/DuHSygedLF8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/DuHSygedLF8/hqdefault.jpg This Taping Trick Brings Instant Relief From Pregnancy Back Pain Janne explains why the shifting center of gravity during pregnancy can cause back pain and demonstrates a step-by-step kinesio taping method to support the belly and lower back. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DuHSygedLF8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/VqRwWdVB1Ig https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/VqRwWdVB1Ig/hqdefault.jpg Discover the Benefits of Barefoot Shoes: From Improved Walking Efficiency to Better Balance Janne explains the biomechanics of barefoot/minimal shoes - zero drop, wide toe box, foot muscle activation and proprioception - describes tests for ankle and big toe mobility, and lists the situations (surgery, diabetes/nerve injury, major structural support needs) where barefoot shoes are not appropriate. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VqRwWdVB1Ig 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/6_qdNUQUtUU https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/6_qdNUQUtUU/hqdefault.jpg Is your neck causing your dizziness? How to test and fix it (physio) Janne explains how the cervical spine's proprioceptive system contributes to balance, describes clinical tests used to identify cervicogenic dizziness versus benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, lists red-flag symptoms, and outlines the physiotherapy approach. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6_qdNUQUtUU 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Q60gAR73CtQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Q60gAR73CtQ/hqdefault.jpg Tennis Elbow Won't Heal? Do This One Fix at Home Janne explains the mechanical pain mechanism behind tennis elbow and shows a simple self-massage technique targeting the bony structures at the elbow to relieve symptoms. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q60gAR73CtQ 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/X1pCzC2L1FQ https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/X1pCzC2L1FQ/hqdefault.jpg The Real Reason Your Shoulder Still Hurts — A Physiotherapist Explains Janne breaks down rotator cuff syndrome anatomy and why external rotators often stop working properly after shoulder pain, then walks through a progressive rehab sequence (wall external rotation test, taping, shoulder abduction, wall presses) to restore normal shoulder function. https://www.youtube.com/embed/X1pCzC2L1FQ 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/skczGEWyipc https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/skczGEWyipc/hqdefault.jpg How to Improve Spinal Mobility and Test Upper Back Flexibility? Janne shows how to test thoracic spine rotation and extension range of motion, then gives a set of exercises (half-kneeling twist, seated elbows, towel roll, ball reach) targeted to whichever direction is stiffest. https://www.youtube.com/embed/skczGEWyipc 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/hC9W9rhTwnM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/hC9W9rhTwnM/hqdefault.jpg Hands go numb at night? It might not be carpal tunnel Janne covers carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and how to test and treat median nerve irritation with night splints, ergonomic changes, and progressive neurodynamic sliders. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hC9W9rhTwnM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/fSYF1TeodfM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/fSYF1TeodfM/hqdefault.jpg Ankle Sprain Recovery: Test Your Balance and Identify Weaknesses Janne introduces the Star Excursion Balance Test as a way to evaluate balance, strength, endurance and mobility of the lower extremity after an ankle or knee injury, and demonstrates how to set it up and interpret asymmetries. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fSYF1TeodfM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/Qcv2Jle5fb8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Qcv2Jle5fb8/hqdefault.jpg The 3 most common nerve compressions in the upper limb - easily alleviate symptoms at home! Janne covers the anatomy, testing and self-treatment (soft tissue work, stretching and nerve gliding) for the three most common upper-limb nerve entrapments: the median nerve, the ulnar nerve, and the radial nerve. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qcv2Jle5fb8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/MF0GnkE9ekM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MF0GnkE9ekM/hqdefault.jpg No doctor no problem physiotherapy myths you still believe Answers frequently asked questions about physiotherapy in Finland — what it is, when you need a referral, insurance/Kela reimbursement, and the difference between massage and physiotherapy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MF0GnkE9ekM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/-0aDEE3r1-4 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/-0aDEE3r1-4/hqdefault.jpg How to Relieve Back Pain Under the Shoulder Blade – Stretch That Works Janne explains how rib and intercostal muscle irritation can cause pain under or between the shoulder blades, and demonstrates a lacrosse-ball self-mobilization technique to relieve it. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-0aDEE3r1-4 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/gmXcw1Py1Sc https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/gmXcw1Py1Sc/hqdefault.jpg Test your real strength at home — what the result actually tells you Janne walks through four at-home strength/endurance tests - push-ups, overhead dumbbell presses, sit-ups and squats - describing correct form, common mistakes, and how to score the results against reference values. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gmXcw1Py1Sc 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/6e-74MthRBs https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/6e-74MthRBs/hqdefault.jpg Tension headaches? The neck trigger nobody treats (physio fix) Janne explains the diagnostic criteria and ischemic pain mechanism of tension-type headache, then demonstrates deep neck flexor strengthening (chin tuck progressions) and suboccipital self-massage with a lacrosse ball or baking roll. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6e-74MthRBs 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/EG_yElXgy14 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/EG_yElXgy14/hqdefault.jpg Chronic back pain that won't quit — a physio's fix that isn't rest Drawing on national treatment guidelines, Janne covers spinal anatomy, classifies low back pain (non-specific, sciatica, and serious/red-flag causes), lists factors that slow healing, and explains the direct-access physiotherapy assessment process, pain medication use, sleep, stress and daily-life recommendations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EG_yElXgy14 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/wHznHkMDV78 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/wHznHkMDV78/hqdefault.jpg Quick and Easy Ankle Taping Tutorial: Fix Your Sprain in a Snap! Janne demonstrates a detailed rigid-tape ankle taping technique for lateral ankle sprains, showing both how he applies it to a patient in clinic and how to apply it to your own ankle for external support. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wHznHkMDV78 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/_vN1gyLAIHM https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/_vN1gyLAIHM/hqdefault.jpg How to Know More About Pain | Definition of Pain and How to Treat Pain Janne gives an accessible explanation of the official definition of pain, the different nerve fiber groups involved in transmitting pain signals, and walks through the main pain mechanisms - mechanical, inflammatory, ischemic, peripheral neurogenic, neuropathic, nociplastic, and the psychosocial/chronic and iatrogenic aspects of pain - with everyday examples. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vN1gyLAIHM 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/SxzHvc49vl8 https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/SxzHvc49vl8/hqdefault.jpg Hypermobility Test: Try These Movements to Assess Your Joint Flexibility Clinical walkthrough of the 9-point Beighton hypermobility assessment score, explaining joint laxity testing criteria and stabilization principles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SxzHvc49vl8 2024-07-24T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/QW_rtC9HcLs https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/QW_rtC9HcLs/hqdefault.jpg Hip Pain? Don't Make These Mistakes (Hip Osteoarthritis) Pain in the groin, buttock, or thigh, and you may have been treated for your back for years? Hip osteoarthritis is constantly mistaken for b https://www.youtube.com/embed/QW_rtC9HcLs 2026-08-28T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/990qhFmAxUo https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/990qhFmAxUo/hqdefault.jpg Erections Can Fail Even When Tests Are Normal — The Cause May Be Your Pelvic Floor If you're dealing with post-void dribbling, pelvic pain, or erections that aren't reliable — even though your tests came back normal — this https://www.youtube.com/embed/990qhFmAxUo 2026-08-17T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist) https://www.ptsakkinen.com/videos/rMvHNR8RbyQ https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/rMvHNR8RbyQ/hqdefault.jpg Olive Oil vs. Ibuprofen — What Researchers Didn't Expect Paid partnership — Argo Olives https://www.youtube.com/embed/rMvHNR8RbyQ 2026-08-16T08:00:00+02:00 yes Janne Sakkinen (OMT Physical Therapist)