215 Why AI Can't Write Your FSM Protocols: ACL Rehab, Neck Referral Patterns, Vagus & Pelvic Pain

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Hosts:  Carolyn McMain, MA, DC   &   Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT

In this episode of the Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) podcast, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss the importance of treating the whole patient—not just the injury—and strongly discourage using AI or published frequency lists to create FSM protocols, emphasizing hands-on assessment and clinical reasoning. They troubleshoot an ACL post-op case with patellar tendinopathy and quad inhibition, highlighting tissue-based detective work (especially the fat pad, scarring, nerves, and cartilage) and noting that effective frequencies should produce palpable softening quickly. They also explain how to differentiate disc versus facet referral patterns in the upper back based on flexion/extension provocation, recommend considering flexion-extension X-rays and hypermobility screening for chronic neck issues, address questions on statin-related neuropathy and antidepressant tapering, share carpal tunnel strategies and outcomes, and explore vagus-focused approaches for interoception, pelvic pain, coccydynia, and vaginismus. They close with course announcements and a reminder that AI cannot diagnose, treat, or provide reliable legal documents.

00:00 Healing Beyond Tissue

00:38 FSM Podcast Intro

01:05 OR Teamwork Mindset

03:01 Perioperative Care Gaps

04:53 AI Protocol PSA

08:02 ACL Rehab Case Study

13:25 Hands-On Over Algorithms

16:02 Tendonitis vs Tendinopathy