Movement is Medicine

A modern manual therapy exploration of movement, pain, healing and hope with your host Barry Napier, Dr. Annie Armstrong, and the medical team at Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy.

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Episodes

Keto vs Paleo: What You Need to Know to Make the Right Choice for Your Goals (Weight Loss, Health or Performance)

On this episode of the Movement is Medicine show you'll learn more about how to properly fuel your body, and find out if Keto or Paleo is right for you. Keto and Paleo are both incredibly popular diet/lifestyle approaches that make big promises...but what do the doctors at Head 2 Toe think? Dr. Annie invited a special guest, Dr. Becky Hoppins, to share her perspective as an expert on hormonal health. You'll learn how these diets can benefit you, understand the big mistakes people make when going...

Oct 30, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Do You Really Need to Drink Water All Day to Stay Hydrated?

Water is life... It's required by every person to stay alive & satisfy our health needs. This includes our body composition, mental focus, sleep and recovery . It's true that water is one of the key elements responsible for human life on earth and is vital for our survival. The human brain is composed of 95% water, lungs are 90%, blood is 83%, muscles are 76%, and bones are 22% water. No surprise, most of us drink below the daily recommended quota. Even though most people know about the heal...

Oct 09, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

How To Prep for the CrossFit Open

The CrossFit Open is one of the biggest workout events of the entire year with almost 430,000 people competing in 2018. This year, regardless if it's your first or your 6th, we share movement prep tips, nutrition suggestions and recovery secrets to help you crush it.

Sep 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6

How Chiropractors Went From Outcasts to Manual Therapy All-Stars

Chiropractors...some people love them, others aren't so sure. Over the last 50 years, there's been tremendous growth in chiropractic. But in 2019, chiropractic treatment isn't just limited to spinal adjustments (at least not at Head 2 Toe). Modern manual therapy blends chiropractic, physical therapy, and a variety of other disciplines to create a powerful new way to treat injuries. Join Dr. Bruce, Dr. Tim and Dr. Lee to explore how things have changed and discover why modern manual therapy is so...

Aug 28, 2019•29 min•Ep. 5

Decoding Pain: Understanding the secret language of pain and what your body is trying to tell you

On this episode, the team explores different types of pain and what they are communicating to you. Sharp stabbing pain, dull aches, throbbing pain, numbness, tingling...what do these different sensations tell us about getting treatment? Tune into today's show to decode the secret language of pain and what it's trying to tell you.

Jul 31, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Shoulder Episode: How it Works, Why it Gets Hurts, and How to Heal It

The shoulder joint and surrounding soft tissue can be easily injured. Join the team from Head 2 Toe in discussing how the shoulder works, why it's so vulnerable to injury, the best kinds of prehab, and what you can do to speed healing.

Jul 31, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Sport Specialization In Young Athletes: The Good, The Bad, and How to Protect Your Child From Injury

Over the last 20 years, there's been a major shift in how sports are handled with younger athletes, especially for kids under 20. The growing trend has favored specializing in one or two sports to give the child the greatest advantage in competitive play. From a physical standpoint, there's danger in overloading and overusing the joints and soft tissue with too much repetition. Which is why Head 2 Toe sees more youth athletes than ever before... If you have children in sports or coach youth spor...

Jul 31, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Low Back Episode: Everything You Need to Heal & Protect Your Low Back

Join Dr. Annie and the Head 2 Toe team in a lively discussion into the low back. Why does it get sore? How can we prevent it? What are the best treatment options? Low back pain has reached an all time high in the US and accounts for more lost time, money and accounts for over $240 billion dollars. Over 80% of the US will experience low back pain during their lifetime and on this episode your own personal mobility team will help make sure you know how to handle it.

Jul 31, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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