164 Tension headaches
Have you ever had a tension headache? The slow-building creep of debilitating tension that freezes your neck in place? With a bonus headache that wraps all the way around your brain? It sucks. 😩 Like most headaches, there is no single cause – but what’s...
163 Tongue Ties, Frenectomy, and Better Breathing
When it comes to ongoing neck pain and TMJ dysfunction, you probably haven’t considered your tongue. But did you know your tongue is actually 8 muscles? Some of which connect to all those tight and grouchy places around your head and neck? So when it comes to neck and...
162 Cellulite
I don’t know about you, but I’m very familiar with how media, fashion, advertising, and the fitness industry makes us feel crappy about our capable, amazing bodies. Enter cellulite. And you’d think that for as much money is spent on the treatment of cellulite, there...
161 Cold Showers with Christina Casey
Would you take a cold shower… intentionally? Because my guest today says you should, and she’s got the science to back it up! I’m joined by nurse and Wim Hof instructor Christina Casey, who is sharing all the benefits of cold exposure, including why you should...
160 How Neck Pain & Eye Strain are Connected
What do neck pain, eye strain and post-concussive symptoms have in common? They’re all connected to dysfunction in the tiny muscles at the base of your skull known as the suboccipitals. I know I talk about how it’s all connected – and that makes no difference if...
159 Should you wear a brace forever?
Braces and orthotics are super effective when they’re used properly to limit range of motion at a joint (or joints). But they’re meant to be a short-term solution – not your newest accessory. So if you’re stuck with a brace and aren’t sure how to build...
158 Does ice work? with Dr. Sarah Court, DPT
When it comes to pain, ice is the go-to pain-reliever. But how does it actually work? Does it penetrate all the way down to the joint to decrease inflammation? Can tissue injuries heal just from cold exposure? Today, I’m joined by physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court...
157 Snoring
Do you snore at night? You’re not alone! Some 45% of adults snore occasionally and 25% snore regularly. And while I fall into the occasional camp (I hope 😜), I do sleep next to someone who snores. So, as any Body Nerd would, I’ve been wondering – what...
156 Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis issues can be a real pain in the butt. 🙄 If you’ve never had hip pain or sciatica, you might not be familiar with this small, pear-shaped muscle deep within the hip. But if you’ve experienced pain here – you know exactly what I’m talking...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
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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.
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