Why Movement Is Changing How We Heal Acute Injuries

Presented by Beyond Health

Is resting an injury really the best way to heal?

In this episode of the Feel Better, Live Better podcast, host Kristi Fury sits down with Dr. Gary Bowman, chiropractor and founder of Propel Health and Human Performance, to discuss why the long-standing RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is being reconsidered in modern injury recovery.

Dr. Bowman explains the MEAT protocol — Motion, Exercise, Analgesics, and Treatment — and why controlled movement, strategic exercise, and targeted therapies may support the body’s natural healing process after acute injuries. The conversation explores the role of inflammation, how athletes recover from injuries today, and why staying active can sometimes help the body repair itself more efficiently.

They also discuss emerging recovery tools and therapies used in sports performance settings, including blood flow restriction training, neuromuscular stimulation, ketones, and other approaches that may support rehabilitation and overall performance.

Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone dealing with a recent injury, this discussion offers insight into how recovery strategies may be evolving in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

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