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Movement is Medicine

Dr. Annie Armstronghead2toeclinic.com
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

The Recovery Journey: From Repair to Rebuild After an Injury

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Movement is Medicine Show, where today we'll be diving into the world of healing odysseys and unraveling the mysteries of pain! 🌟 Join our hosts as they chat with a special guest who's conquered the battlefield of injury and emerged victorious. They'll explore the nitty-gritty of pain, mindset, and the winding road to recovery. 🏆 Get ready to be inspired as our guest reveals the secret sauce of personalized programs that turn pain into power! 💪 And ...

May 04, 202320 min

Unlock Your Athletic Potential: Nutrition, Recovery & Secrets for Peak Performance

On this episode of the Movement is Medicine Show, we explore the topic of peak performance for athletes who have an upcoming competition. Our guest speaker, Dr. Tim shares his experience and knowledge of optimizing performance so you can perform your best. Recovery is essential and should not be neglected, using a combination of lacrosse ball stretching and other methods can be great. We also delve into the topic of sleep hygiene, hydration, and the benefits of sunlight exposure. Finally, we sha...

Apr 20, 202325 min

Taming the Stress Beast: Conquering 3 Types of Stress, Including Toxic Stress

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Movement is Medicine podcast! This week, we're diving into the complex world of stress and teaching you how to handle it like a pro. 🌊 In this episode, we discuss: 1️⃣ The 3 types of stress: Good, chronic, and toxic stress 🐲 2️⃣ How each stress type affects our bodies and minds differently 🧠 3️⃣ Practical, hands-on strategies for managing stress and fostering resilience 💪 4️⃣ The importance of movement and exercise in combating stress 🏃‍♀️ Get read...

Apr 05, 202314 min

Cracking the Code of Nerve Pain: Expert Strategies for Effective Treatment

In this episode of the Movement as Medicine show, Dr. Ashley discusses nerve pain and shares some unique ways to treat it. She starts by defining nerve pain and explains how she approaches it by examining the relationship between the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Dr. Ashley differentiates nerve pain from other types of pain and highlights the importance of diagnostic tests in pinpointing the source of the pain. She also talks about clinical neurodynamics, a treatment methodology she speci...

Mar 23, 202317 min

How to heal from a major injury with Dr. Annie Armstrong

If you've been struggling with a knee injury or other significant injury, Dr. Annie is here to share her experience recovering my a severe skiing accident this year. Join us on the show to hear all about what happened, how she's recovering from surgery, and the cutting edge therapies she's using to speed up her healing - including PRP, stem cell therapy, IV nutrient therapy and more!

Feb 14, 202326 min

Fitness for a Healthier and Happier You: Tips and Strategies to Get Fit and Stay Healthy with special guests from Industrious

On this episode of the Movement is Medicine show, “Fitness for a Healthier and Happier You: Tips and Strategies to Get Fit and Stay Fit”, we provide helpful advice and strategies to help you reach your fitness goals and live a healthier and happier life. You’ll get inspiring and motivating tips for staying motivated, setting realistic goals, and making lifestyle changes to help you achieve long-term success. We welcome our special guests Stephen Hitt and Jeremy Donner from Industrious gym to sha...

Jan 19, 202332 min

Top 3 Tips for Running Safely for Years with Dr. Annie

As you may or may not know, Dr. Annie (founder of Head 2 Toe) is a huge running advocate for physical health, mental well-being, and overall wellness. But running can get a bad rap as being hard on the body and potentially damaging long term. On this episode we explore Dr. Annie's top 3 tips to keep you running safely for years and years to come. Tune in for another insight packed episode of the Movement is Medicine Show.

Jan 11, 202320 min

Heal Tendonitis and Build Muscle Using Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Join on on the Movement is Medicine show with Dr. Lee. We will discuss the latest developments and research in an exciting new therapy we're using at Head 2 Toe. We'll explore how it works, who it's suitable for, and its potential benefits. Dr. Lee will go into detail about his experience and findings using this innovative new therapy. Tune in to hear all about Blood Flow Restriction Therapy!

Dec 20, 202210 min

The Best Way to Empower Your Health is by Building a Healthcare Team with Dr. Angila Jaeggli

We believe that the best way to empower your health is by building a healthcare team. This includes finding different types of providers who can help you feel your best. You're in charge of your health, so find the right providers and build a team that works for you! Join Dr. Lee, guest Dr. Angila Jaeggli, and your host Barry Napier on the latest episode of the Movement is Medicine show.

Nov 16, 202212 min

How your mindset can help or hurt your healing

Do you want to heal faster? Tune into the Movement is Medicine podcast to learn how your mindset can help or hurt your healing. We talk with Dr. Lee about how you can optimize your health and well-being. You’ll be surprised at how much of an impact your mindset has on your ability to heal! Start listening today and see how you can change the course of your healing journey. It’s time to get you feeling better! Listen now on our website or download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy...

Oct 26, 202215 min

Celebrating 17 Years in Business, 1 Year at the New Clinic, and Almost 10,000 Patients Treated

During our annual patient celebration week, we catch up with Dr. Annie to talk about the long, fun, and wonderful journey she's had building Head 2 Toe over the last 17 years. You'll hear about her first clinic where she was a solo practitioner, to how she built our current elite team of the incredible sports doctors and athletic trainers. It's a fun filled conversation with the founder of Head 2 Toe Dr. Annie Armstrong.

Oct 19, 202214 min

The 3 Phases of Healing: A Holistic Approach to Healing the Body

Over the last 20 years we've systematically observed how people respond to the variety of treatments we use to help them heal. Over time, we've built a three phase system that works exceptionally well at providing both immediate relief and long-term healing. In this episode, we break down the three phases of healing: what are they, how they apply to most patients, and why we believe so deeply in this approach. Plus, we're joined on this episode with our amazing athletic trainer Leah for her firs...

Sep 21, 202223 min

How to Keep Your High School & College Athletes Injury Free with Dr. James

Dr. James drops by the studio to share tips and tricks to keeping younger athletes injury free. Dr. James was a high school athlete himself, dealing with injuries, when he visited his first chiropractor. The incredible experience he had with chiropractic during high school put him on the path to become the doctor he is today.

Aug 31, 202217 min

The Secret to Unlocking Your Genetic Potential with Dr. Yael Joffe PhD RD FACN

Join Dr. Annie and Dr. Yael in a fascinating conversation around how the right kind of genetic testing can transform your health. Dr. Yael is the founder of 3X4 Genetics - a cutting edge genetic testing platform. Tune into the latest episode and get ready to unlock your genetic potential. Links: https://www.3x4genetics.com

Aug 03, 202239 min

Becoming a New Dad with Dr. Tim

Welcome back Dr. Tim! On the latest episode we catch up with Dr. Tim and explore being a new dad! We explore how becoming a new parent changes everything including your perspective on life. It's a great episode filled with laughs, wisdom, and great conversations. Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Jul 21, 202221 min

Healing from a Major Injury with Dr. Lee

Join Dr. Lee on this special episode of the Movement is Medicine show to hear how he hurt his shoulder and how his healing journey is progressing. This is a great episode for anyone going through a healing process as we cover keeping a positive mindset, finding ways to stay busy, and how to use obstacles to improve your life.

Jul 05, 202216 min

Inflammation: Your Best Friend and Worst Enemy

Inflammation is the body's natural immune response to injury, infection, or other foreign substances. When the immune system detects something that’s out of place in your body, it creates antibodies to help protect you against any harmful invaders. However, when the immune system overreacts and starts attacking healthy tissues instead of foreign cells, this is referred to as inflammation. If left unchecked, inflammation can lead to serious health conditions like heart disease, arthritis, cancer ...

Jun 08, 202220 min

How to Fix Chronic Ear Congestion

Ear congestion can be a pain. It can cause hearing loss, dizziness, and terrible headaches. Whether you're experiencing it for the first time or are afflicted with chronic ear congestion, it can be very frustrating and painful. It's always helps to know what you're up against, but that can be tricky with ear congestion. There are many different causes of ear congestion and in order to fix your condition, you need to know the best place to start. Join us for the latest episode of the Movement is ...

May 10, 202220 min

Stretching: Are you doing it wrong?

Stretching is good right? Maybe but maybe not! Chances are how you're stretching is doing more harm than good. Join the team at Head 2 Toe to learn exactly when and when not to stretch.

Apr 21, 202212 min

Sciatica: What is it, why does it happen, what not to do, and how we fix it

Sciatica might be one of the most mis-diagnosed issues out there. There's lots of different issues that show up looking like sciatica. This is why we got together with the team to discuss what sciatica really is, what can make it worse, and our unique approach to fixing the issue permanently.

Mar 02, 202210 min

Meet Flex - The Dynamo Behind Lynnwood Anytime Fitness & Nutrition Expert

We're pumped to welcome Flex Velasco to the show. Flex owns the Lynnwood Anytime Fitness next to our clinic. He's an incredible leader, business owner, and extremely passionate about all things health related. On this episode, we get to know Flex, learn more about his story, and discover some interesting insights into fitness and nutrition.

Feb 02, 202229 min

How to Avoid Holiday Burnout (hint: focus on the fundamentals)

The Holidays are here! And it seems like they popped up early this year. But never fear, if you're dreading the Holidays or embracing them, this episode of the show is for you. It covers the fundamentals that will stop burnout and make your holidays the best they can be.

Nov 24, 202116 min
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