144 Your Brain & Pain with Natalie Moore
Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out your shoulders feel more tight than usual? Or that your jaw tension is through the roof when you have a stressful presentation coming up? It’s no big surprise to know that stress, pain, and tension are...
143 Does losing weight help with pain?
You don’t need to lose weight to get out of pain. And the idea that some amount of pain is something we have to just “live with” because of our age or body type is nonsense. A majority of the messages in my inbox include some version of “I have pain and I know I...
142 How to Learn Any New Skill with Mike Fitch
Learning is scary. Whether it’s a new subject or movement skill, to learn something new means putting yourself out there with a 100% guarantee that you will make a mistake. But when it comes to movement, there can be an added layer of fear – what happens...
141 The Best Workout Warm Up (that isn’t stretching)
If you’re still doing basic stretches before you workout or run, it’s time to uplevel your game. Long held stretches (called static stretching) before you workout can actually decrease the reactivity or sensitivity of your muscles. And I get it –...
140 Better Breathing with Patrick McKeown
You breathe 20k times a day, whether you’re thinking about it or not – so if you’re waking up with a dry mouth, experiencing brain fog, anxiety, or just feel generally “blah” – this simple breathing shift can make a big difference....
139 Trigger Points + Knots (and how to get rid of them)
What is a trigger point? And is it actually a tangible thing that can be “fixed” by massaging it harder? While many people will try to tell you that you need a harder tool (or one with spikes 😳) to get rid of trigger point pain, the actual fix is a...138 Getting into a mobility routine
The hardest part of any mobility or movement routine is just getting started. Having the right exercises is 100% a piece of the puzzle, but it’s not the whole picture. And if you’re anything like me, it probably goes something like this: 1️⃣...
137 Yoga vs mobility – what’s the difference?
Yoga vs. mobility – what’s the difference? They look super similar and both look a lot like stretching. But there are a few subtle differences between the two that can have a big impact on how you feel at the end of the day. And if you’ve been doing...
136 Pain-Free Desk Set Up
Whether you work from home or the office – ending your workday with no pain is a herculean task. Human bodies weren’t designed for technology – and I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to give up my computer and phone. The next best...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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