The Paradox of the Intercostals

The Rebel MT Podcast

You might be familiar with the Ship of Theseus. But do you know about the Paradox of the Intercostals? They both involve planks. And they both raise some interesting questions. In this episode of The Rebel MT, join Allison as she compares Theseus's Paradox to the quandary that are the intercostal muscles. Perhaps you have some answers to an age-old query that has been perplexing humans for eons.
Loved this episode?

Here's the latest podcasts
Scapular muscles showing serratus anterior and trapezius involved in force coupling and shoulder movement
Scapular Force Coupling: How the Serratus Anterior and Trapezius Control Shoulder Movement
14 Apr 2026
Back Massage Podcast with Allison Denney, The Rebel MT
The Back: A Conversation
17 Mar 2026
Therapist performing focused shin splint massage along the medial tibia to address medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)
Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty of Shin Splint Massage
17 Feb 2026
Why Massage Therapy Is Sitting on a Gold Mine
Why Massage Therapy Is Sitting on a Gold Mine
20 Jan 2026
The Top 5 Bodywork Techniques I Keep Coming Back To
The Top 5 Bodywork Techniques I Keep Coming Back To
02 Dec 2025
Rethinking the Deep Tissue Massage Myth
Rethinking the Deep Tissue Massage Myth
28 Oct 2025
Deconstructing Adhesions - Treating Adhesions in Massage Therapy
Deconstructing Adhesions - Treating Adhesions in Massage Therapy
30 Sep 2025
The Anatomy of the Iris & Eye Muscles
The Anatomy of the Iris & Eye Muscles
02 Sep 2025