with Alexandra ellis
Available now wherever you get your podcasts!173 Hydration
Welcome to summer. You’re hot. You’re sweating. You drink some water. But you wake up the next day with a headache…are you dehydrated? And is 8 glasses a day really the fix? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the deep end with all things hydration. Which means I’ll...
172 Labral Tears
Do you have a labral tear? They’re one of those scary diagnoses that usually make you think of surgery and a super long healing time. But actually understanding what a labral tear is… that’s not normally a conversation your ortho has time for. And when you consider...
171 Sciatica with Dr. Ashley Mak
Back pain sucks - but not all back pain is sciatica. I’m joined by physical therapist, Dr. Ashley Mak, who is sharing his best tools for sciatic pain relief and prevention. As a true body nerd, he believes that you can live pain-free without the use of surgery and...
170 What is Hypermobility?
Being hypermobile usually puts you in one of two camps: you are incredibly bendy, excel at yoga and other stretchy things, and hardly ever feel the pull of a stretch everyone else complains about OR your body is super tight (and often painful) in some places because...
169 Gut Massage and Lymphatic Drainage
When was the last time you massaged your guts? And if you’re thinking that sounds ridiculous - I agree. The first time I learned about abdominal massage during a yoga training, it seemed absolutely bizarre. But after committing to rolling out my stomach every day for...
168 How to Avoid Muscle Soreness with Jack Martin
When it comes to soreness, is there really a difference between foam rollers, massage guns, and therapy balls? Does the timing (aka pre-workout or after) matter? Today I’m joined by coach educator and sports science consultant, Jack Martin. Jack is currently a...
167 Scar Tissue
Scar tissue is pretty cool when you think about it. Your body has a built-in mechanism to repair and stitch itself back together after injury (or surgery). But scar tissue isn’t anything like regular tissue. And that difference (and stiffness!) can be related to why...
166 Flexibility – is stretching the best option?
Stretching can be very polarizing. Some people love it - and some people hate it. Those of us who have some inherent bendiness often end up in a yoga class while others, who feel as stiff as the Tin Man, avoid stretching classes at all costs. But why is there such a...
165 Foot Pain with Holly Middleton
Foot pain is about more than just your feet. From flat feet, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and more - the focus is often right where it hurts. But if you’ve been here for a while you know that where it hurts is not the issue! On today’s episode, I’m joined by Holly...
About the Show
If you’re ready to break up with all the things you’re doing that only give you temporary relief and learn how to get on the fast track to feeling amazing every single day (without it being overly complicated or unsustainable) – The Body Nerd Show is for you. Whether it’s low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, neck pain, TMJ, rotator cuff issues or shoulder pain – you don’t have to accept aches and pains as a part of getting older.
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Please note: The Body Nerd Show is proudly anti-diet and body neutral. We believe that the BMI is bullshit and that you do not need to lose weight to get out of pain. We do not feature conversations that center around weight loss as a goal or promote diet culture.
Your Host: Alexandra Ellis
Self-Care + Wellness Coach, Body Nerd, and Creator of AE Wellness
Hi! I’m your host, Alexandra Ellis, and I’m a coach, writer, kettlebell devotee, and 100% Body Nerd.
I’ve made it my life’s mission to better understand how the body works to help you take back control of your self-care, strength, and injury recovery.
With my degree in Exercise Biology, experience in physical therapy and athletic training, and almost 20 years of training people in body-weight strength and stretch programs, I now teach people in months what took me so long to figure out: how to get out of pain and get stronger and more flexible at the same time.
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