Presenter: Dr. Hanna (Gierman) Shays, PT, DPT, Cert DN

Hanna Shays received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise & Sport Science with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016 and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in 2019. She then made her way down to Palm Beach County to be with her husband, who is a South Florida native.

Dr. Shays' background in neurologic rehab and love of manual therapy gives her treatment approach an edge, allowing her to effectively address the connection between mind and body.

Dr. Shays is certified in Dry Needling and Active Release Technique, and is a credentialed clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physical Therapist at Stability In Wellness, LLC
Servicing Northern Palm Beach County
Phone: 561-231-0401
Email: hanna@stabilityinwellness.com

What to Expect

Dr. Shays will provide education on the relationship between low back pain and glute function, test your muscle activation pattern, and provide you with tips and easy exercises to help address your pain. She will also be available after the workshop for any questions that you may want to ask.

How Your Glutes Relate to Low Back Pain

The following are signs that your glutes are likely not activating appropriately or at the appropriate time during functional movement or exercise:

1. Hamstring tears or strains 2. Hamstring cramps 3. Foot & calf cramps 4. Low back pain 5. Knee pain 6. NEVER feeling your glutes activate during sit to stand, squatting or going up stairs.

This muscle group is a major mover when we are performing hip extension: during walking, going up stairs, squatting, transitioning from sit to stand.

Glute max activation is something that is critical to proper body mechanics. When our glutes stop functioning properly, we are more prone to developing low back pain and other issues. Curious to see if this may be contributing to or causing your back pain? Come to our workshop!