184 How Important is Good Posture While You Sleep?
Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck and wondered if there was some magic grail of pillows that would prevent it? You spend 1/3 of your life asleep – but do you actually need a bunch of fancy (and probably overpriced) pillows to keep you out of pain while...
183 Stronger Hands for Healthy Shoulders
When was the last time you thought specifically about your grip strength? You know, the strength of your hands? You use grip strength to pick up your phone, feed yourself, open jars and doors, and every interaction you have with your hands in your environment. But...
182 Elbow pain
How is it that you can get golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow, even if you’ve never golfed or picked up a racket? Elbow pain affects almost 3 million Americans, so chances are you know someone who experiences elbow pain or are someone who suffers with it yourself. Common...
181 Hormones, Menstruation, and Optimizing Performance with Dr. Alyssa Olenick
If you’re not following @DocLyss on Instagram -you’re missing out. Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 1 Trainer. Her research is focused on exercise and metabolism and how fitness status,...
180 Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Sneeze? (and other random ways to hurt yourself)
Have you ever hurt your back doing something super basic…like sneezing? I’ve seen a few memes about how when we were in our 20s we could get away with anything but now if you sneeze you throw out your back. 🙈 And while back pain may seem like something you...
179 Achilles Tendon Pain
Sometimes having pain seems very straightforward – you have a tear/bulge/strain in X so it hurts. Have you ever experienced heel pain? Achilles tendonitis is fairly common – with almost 200,000 annual cases in the US. And while it commonly affects runners,...
178 How Pain Works with Dr. Ashley Mak
Sometimes having pain seems very straightforward – you have a tear/bulge/strain in X so it hurts. But what about when you have surgery to fix that thing… and you still have pain? Or if you have pain, but nothing is structurally wrong? The link between pain and...
177 All About Bunions
Did you know up to 1 in 3 Americans have bunions? You might have been told they’re caused by genetics – especially if other people in your family have them. Or maybe you’ve heard its because of high heels (even if you’ve never worn them). The truth is, there are...
176 How Therapy Balls Work
So you’ve seen me talk about therapy balls for every part of your body – but have you ever wondered how they work? Then today’s episode is for you! Therapy balls and soft tissue mobilization is a key component of the mobility workout plans I create for clients...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.
And if you're not sure where to start? You can kickstart your mobility habit with my Bodywork Starter Guide.
Inside the free guide, you'll learn how to use therapy ball mobilizations for your feet, low back, upper back, neck, shoulders, hips and more.
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