094 What is Arthritis?
It’s estimated that over 54.4 million people in the US have been diagnosed with arthritis. But does having arthritis mean you have to have pain? (Hint: nope) In today’s episode, I’m demystifying arthritis so you can understand what’s going on and be a better...
093 What is Carpal Tunnel and is Surgery the Only Option?
Carpal tunnel has become the blanket term for any wrist pain. But the carpal tunnel is a totally normal structure that all of us have. So why does it hurt and what can you do to prevent it? If you have wrist or hand pain and are interested in exploring all of your...
091 Workout Consistency During the Holidays
Whether it’s the nebulous days of WFH or the holidays throwing you off track – if you haven’t locked in your workout habits yet, there’s no time like the present. Consistent movement will bring ease to your mental and physical health unlike anything else. In...
090 Mobility, Workouts, and the Journey to Pain-Free with Lisette
Going from worried about surgery to pain-free in 6 weeks is not only possible – my guest today made it happen. I truly believe that you can change the unchangeable – and Lisette is a perfect example of what taking back control of your body and self-care...
089 How Does Muscle Memory Work?
Have you ever heard that muscle memory and muscle confusion are the “secret” to getting stronger? I hope I’m not the only one who imagines tiny brains inside your muscles when you hear “muscle memory”. To be honest, the science behind what’s actually happening is...
088 Should You Keep Your Lower Back Down for Ab Work?
When doing core work – should you keep your lower back pressed down? Or in neutral? The better question is WHY. Why are you doing it in the first place? Because when you understand the underlying mechanics, you can make a better decision for your body. So on...
087 Why Your Calves Are So Tight
If you’re a runner – you know what a pain (literally!) calf tension can be. And even if you don’t run, you’ve probably felt the ache of tightness along the back of your lower leg from time to time. But what should you do? Stretching your calves off the edge of a...
086 What Happens to Your Brain When You Workout?
If you took a break from workouts after the gyms closed earlier this year, you might have noticed that things like concentration and sleep got a little bit harder. But what actually happens to your brain when you exercise? And why do people who exercise seem to have...
085 Why I didn’t go to PT School
I’ve been mistaken as a PT on more than one occasion, but the truth is – I never went to physical therapy school. It’s not that I didn’t try (I applied twice), but between lost transcripts and missed deadlines, the universe had other plans for me. So in today’s...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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