134 Building better core strength
While more stretching might seem like a fix for flexibility and pain, you’ll actually have longer-lasting results by building a stronger body and core (and no, I don’t mean crunches). And not by doing a million crunches or leg lifts core strength –...
133 Perfectionism & your health with Dr. Eddie O’Connor
How does perfectionism get in the way of your health? On today’s episode, I’m joined by clinical and sport psychologist Dr. Eddie O’Connor who specializes in removing barriers to peak performance. One area that non-athletes can focus on is optimizing...
132 Why I’m Going to PT
It’s super helpful to have outside eyes when you’re trying to solve a tough problem. Which is exactly why I’m currently seeing a physical therapist. First it was mid back tension for a few weeks. Then it was an ache in my hip. And then tension on the...
131 Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Are weighted blankets worth it? I’ve always been curious if replacing my comforter with a 15 lb blanket would help me sleep better. The people who use weighted blankets swear by them, but shelling out $100 to be crushed while sleeping? I wasn’t really sold...
130 Post Surgery Recovery with Dr. Sarah Court
Movement restrictions are super common if you’re working with a PT or are recovering from surgical procedures. And it wasn’t uncommon for me to work with patients in the physical therapy clinic who had been given similar instructions to avoid specific...
129 Does Posture Matter?
Neck, back, shoulder, hip, and foot pain all share one thing in common – the solution starts with better alignment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pitching posture as a magical fix, but one of the few lessons I remember from physics is about levers and...
128 Flat Feet
Do you have flat feet? Do you know how to tell if you do? You’re not alone – almost 75% of people in the United States will suffer from foot pain at some point in their life. Your feet are a sensory organ just as much as your hands and eyes are. And while...
127 Pelvic Health with Stephanie Prendergast PT
When was the last time you stretched your pelvic floor? Or strengthened it? Or even thought about it for that matter? On today’s episode, I’m joined by pelvic health physical therapist Stephanie Prendergast and she’s sharing everything you...
126 How Massage Guns Work
Have you ever wondered how massage guns work? It’s a handheld device used on soft tissue that vibrates at a pre-determined frequency. They’re designed for muscle relief but look a lot like something you find in a garage. But they can be super helpful when...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
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