204 The Best Type of Shoes for Foot Pain
Are you tired of feeling like your feet are trapped in a pair of foot coffins all day? Crocs, flip flops, Danskins, Converse – everyone seems to have an opinion on what the best type of shoe is for people with foot pain. Instead of just recommending a bunch of...
203 What to Expect After Surgery
I love nothing more than being (overly) prepared. But when it comes to surgery, you might only have a few procedures over your entire life. Regardless of your surgical experience, your doctor (hopefully) has way more – which can sometimes put you at a...
202 Hand and Wrist Pain: Common Causes and Treatment
Are you dealing with wrist pain? If so, you’re not alone as almost 25% of US adults have experienced it at some time. And while it’s common in people with physically demanding jobs, it can affect anyone. On this week’s episode, we’re talking about all things...
201 Top 5 Things I’ve Learned in 200 Episodes of the Body Nerd Show
In 200 episodes of the Body Nerd Show, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve changed my opinion on things (like bunions), learned which muscles contribute to the recurrence of pain (especially in the low back), and incorporated things I thought were scams into my regular routine...
200 Hip Flexor Tension
Have you ever felt tightness or pain at the front of your hip? Hip flexor tension and pain are super common among people who spend time sitting (myself included). Beyond tension, hip flexor issues can also lead to low back pain or numbness along the top of the thigh....
199 How Long COVID Changes the Nervous System and Breathing
Long COVID is a serious issue. And in July 2021, it was added as a recognized condition that could result in a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But what is Long COVID? And why are only some people affected by it? Emerging research has found a...
198 Soleus Push Up – a Magic Metabolism Boost?
A few months ago there was a video circulating on social media of a “groundbreaking” new find that can boost metabolism just by doing something called the soleus push-up. You know I was intrigued. And the study was promising – research participants did show an...
197 Mobility Floss – the Best Fix for Joint Pain
When it comes to joint pain, whether it’s chronic or from a new sprain – the first tool I grab is always my mobility floss. But when I first learned of mobility flossing (aka voodoo bands), I gave it the side eye and dropped it in my basket of tools, thinking I...
196 Standing desk vs sitting desk – which is better?
Is it better to sit or stand for work? Maybe you have a sit/stand combo desk that allows you to do both. Or maybe you’ve been looking at getting a treadmill so you can spend your workday moving. If you’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and now you’re...About Me
Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for something I call 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.
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