The Mediastinum Matters More Than You Think

Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I dive into the bronchus, trachea, pleura, and mediastinum, breaking down how these “tubes” influence pain, movement, and posture in ways you might not expect. You’ll hear why addressing the bronchus can help with everything from shoulder and neck pain to foot pain, and why the mediastinum is one of the most powerful areas to assess and treat for whole-body changes.

I share practical, immediately applicable insights on how to approach the bronchus and mediastinum in treatment, what anatomical connections you can’t afford to miss, and why restoring the thoracic curve is crucial for improving dynamic alignment and breathing in your clients.

Whether you’re working with complex pain cases, high-level athletes, or the everyday person, this episode will help you see the lungs and bronchus as powerful tools in your treatment approach. Tune in to learn practical ways to create change beyond local symptoms and elevate your outcomes with a true whole-body lens.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Episode 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain?
Episode 61: The Lung Connection To Foot Pain You Didn't Know About
Episode 91: Diaphragm Details That Unlock Thoracic Mobility
Get the Visceral Manipulation Book by Jean-Pierre Barral
Get the Coregeous Ball, & Other Tools I Talk About HERE*
Treatment Video: Root of Tongue Self-Massage
Treatment Video: Hyoid Stretch
Treatment Video: Bronchial Tube Stretch
Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

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Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com
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Chapters

1. The Mediastinum Matters Than You Think (00:00:00)

2. Episode Inspo (00:01:07)

3. Anatomy of the Bronchus (00:04:31)

4. Treating the Bronchus (00:06:46)

5. The Mediastinum and Diaphragm Connection (00:08:05)

6. Practical Applications and Techniques (00:13:00)