Zack DiCristino PT, MSPT, OCS, SCS

From . Not earth shattering news but affirmation that consistency is key,….Good to know

Still one of my favorite quotes. A HUGE thanks to my family and friends that taught me how to be self sufficient,….

Getting tattoos or do I have a headache???

How do you decide whether to work through, modify or skip a workout when you have symptoms 🤷🏻? Not a hard science but some general guidance based on some science, the state of the condition, and some understanding of your training load/stresses. 🤔

Great reminders from

How do we help the mind, the command center, recover as well after injury? How do you help someone develop confidence and overcome fears throughout the recovery?

Minimze the distractions 📱, and unlock yourself once in a while. The smartest minds aren’t the busiest, but the most present.

Ichigyo Zammai, or full concentration on a single task AND trying to do it well, promotes mindfulness and reduces stress by encouraging us to focus entirely on the present moment.

Google Photos October memories: seems like I spend most of my Octobers in caves,….😂

1 and 2: Getu Valley, China
3 and 4: Kalymnos

My words of “wisdom” for the week. 🧐

A great listen from about pain science with some practical applications (some you are already doing but don’t know you are 😉

Key points:
- there are many physiological controls (cold, movement, vibration, meditation ) vs medication options
- “Think of pain as your nagging, safety-obsessed, exaggerating friend who is sometimes wrong.”

A comprehensive review with the latest research around Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training.

Great guidance for with .repost
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When should you push through soreness and when should you slow down?

Soreness is a normal and expected part of any recovery process or workout. In order to get stronger and more resilient, we need to push our tissues and stress them in an appropriate manner.

With that being said, there are times when we may need to pump the brakes and not progress quite as fast. Does this mean we stop entirely? No! Remember, pain is a normal part of the human experience and is not always a sign to stop but should serve as an opportunity to re-evaluate and modify with your care team as needed.