Has your chronic pain stopped your from exercising? Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s expertise lies making exercise accessible to those in pain. She briefly shares where her passion for physical therapy stemmed from and how muscles can be worked while requiring less demands from joints. Furthermore, she distinguishes the difference between soreness and pain, providing a breathing and grip tool to indicate signs of recovery. Then, she provides insight on what to do on rest days and how to promote recovery w...
Nov 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 263
Diagnosed with a calf strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the calf and how it relates to knee and ankle function. Furthermore, they discuss the causes of different calf strains and the protective mechanisms of the muscle spindles. Furthermore, they explain who is at most risk, stages of calf strains, risk factors for calf strains, and how passive range of motion within tolerance is advisable within the first 48-72 hours of injury. Finally, they provide insight into muscle loss ...
Nov 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 262
Do you wear orthotics? Andy Bryant, a podiatrist, shares his expertise on foot health and what it means to get the foot to move more naturally. As he shifted from principles of traditional podiatry to functional podiatry, he provides insight into the changes the has made to his advice and how chronic dependence on orthotics is leading to less function in the foot. Furthermore, he briefly describes his process of transitioning out of orthotics. He dives into conventional shoes and how they affect...
Nov 23, 2022•54 min•Ep. 261
Diagnosed with Spondylosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom provide the truth on the spondylosis diagnosis. Hint: it actually describes the natural aging process of the spine. Interestingly, they share a substantial amount of research suggesting the presence of spondylosis-like MRI presentations in individuals with no symptoms. Then, they dive into the importance of loading and what it means to load the spine with variety when it comes to spondylosis. Therefore, they turn to treat spondylosis as a hypersen...
Nov 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 260
How do you define "surrender." Surrender is a word with a negative connotation typically. However, Kute Blackson redefines surrender as a means to let go of control and open/ liberate yourself to a true representation of your identity. Through the concept of surrender, Kute speaks about setting up your mindset to allow stepping into discomfort, the role the ego plays in the fear associated with the unknown, and what it means to explore surrender with changes in community and support. Then, Kute ...
Nov 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 259
Are your hamstrings always tight? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the difference between physiological tightness and the sensation of tightness, highlighting the neural modulation of sensation. They speak to how psychology perpetuates vicious cycles of tightness and how sensations of tightness are a protective response. They describe 4 causes of that "tightness" sensation, describing the relationship between anterior pelvic tilts, foam rolling, types of stretching, and breath on chronic tightness w...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 258
Is fear holding you back? Ben Harris, a fear coach, describes fear as a protective mechanism, alluding it to concepts of love and disguise. Then, he dives into how you can identify the root cause of your fears and the true feeling of liberation when you tap into the depths of your fears. He provides insight into the fear alchemy and explains the 10 foundational fears in a general context. By honing in on journaling, he speaks to the importance of exploring your fears and when its time to dive in...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 257
Low back pain while walking? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain why your low back may be flaring up during long-distance walks and what could be contributing to your low back pain. They explain how fear and stiffness an intertwined, honing into how fear could be perpetuating stiffness and vice versa in a vicious cycle. They dive into the importance of finding the root cause of your back pain and the role motor patterning and fatigue play in low back symptoms whilst walking. Then, they dive into tools ...
Nov 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 256
We discuss it all here. Dr. Sara Reardon dives into her experience with pelvic floor education and shares the driver for her passion for pelvic floor health. She explains the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, explaining the missing links in pelvic floor education during puberty. Then, she speaks to pain with penetration and why it might be happening, the repercussions of straining while passing stool, and how exhaling is an effective tool when passing stool. She explains what is normal...
Nov 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 255
Why do my hips keep going out of place? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss what it means for your hips to go out of place, explaining the tests therapists use to diagnose "hip misalignment." They describe muscle energy techniques, explaining the physiology of the effect of isometric contractions. Furthermore, they dive into adjustments and the physiological responses to the pops that follow a manipulation. They hone in on the concept of hypersensitivity, providing insight into how you can decrease sen...
Oct 31, 2022•25 min•Ep. 254
Dr. Kevin Marryshow, a co-founder of Myodetox, starts off by comparing and contrasting a chiropractor with a physical therapist, emphasizing the need for cross-collaboration between rehabilitative therapy and the flaw of both fields - dependency on solely passive modalities as treatment. Then, he explains the science behind manipulations, highlighting the true physiological response to what tissue adjustments and massages do within the body. Then, he explains the message of Myodetox and its effo...
Oct 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 253
Preserve your health as you age! We're providing paradigm shifts in the way we approach degeneration and movement. By age 85, approximately two-thirds of all reported injury-related deaths are due to falls, and foot health plays a large role in maintaining awareness of where the body is in space. Allowing the toes to spread, the arches to move, and the heels to shock absorb builds resiliency within the feet and allow the foot to experience more feedback from the ground. These aspects of foot hea...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 252
Is Salt bad? Do you need to supplement electrolytes? We have Robb Wolf on, co-founder of LMNT electrolytes, to provide expertise on the topic of electrolytes. Robb provides deep insight into the truths of salt intake and how it relates to hypertension, suggesting insulin resistance as the primary driver of hypertension. Furthermore, Robb suggests what contributes to high salt intake, and how low salt diets relate to increased osteoporosis risk and the possibility of calcification in blood vessel...
Oct 19, 2022•56 min•Ep. 251
How is your recovery? Perhaps, your stress? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into three techniques you haven't considered when it comes to your ability to relieve pain and tension, relax, recovery, and reset. They dive into how ribcage and thoracic mobility improve the health benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, how hip mobility is vital to enhancing movement as the main axis of the body, the role the pelvic floor plays in the hips, and how passive range of motion differs from active range of motion. L...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 250
The American Institute of Stress reported that 33% of individuals experience extreme stress, of which 73% struggle with stress-related mental health issues. We have Dr. David Rabin to discuss the prevalence of chronic stress in today's world and how breathwork, heart rate variability, and touch play a role in significantly modulating stress experience. Speaking into the evolution of the 'hardwired' stress response and how the flight, fright, freeze response applies to the current world, Dr. Davi...
Oct 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 249
Aches and pains around the pelvis? Pubic symphysis dysfunction has been reported in 31.7% of pregnant women. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what pubic symphysis is, providing a brief summary of the anatomy involved, potential causes, and risk factors for pubic symphysis. Then, they provide insight into how pubic symphysis is tested for, as well as how treatment can be optimized and safeguarded for pregnant women. Finally, they debunk common misconceptions surrounding pelvic-related pain and preg...
Oct 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 248
Do you need to supplement for longevity? Mascha Davis, registered dietician, offers the best of her insights on how eating a balanced, no -eliminating and whole foods diet can leverage an optimal path to longevity. Dabbling into the carnivore diet, Mascha discusses how fruits and vegetables are vital for our well-being and how they upregulate natural detoxification systems in the body. Then, she touches base with what a diet encompasses and how it differs from creating a lifestyle change, as wel...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 247
Struggling with back spasms? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the nature of back spasms and what could be contributing to its occurrence and frequency. They expand beyond issues within the structures of the back and discuss the current research surrounding the influence of the brain on back spasms. Finally, they provide practical solutions to help relieve back spasms and prevent them from happening throughout the day! Let’s dive in! Shoespiracy. Our feet are so connected to our back as our foundatio...
Oct 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 246
You ask, we deliver! We have sports psychologist, Dr Haley Perlus, on to discuss the role psychology plays in building long-term habits and navigating injury and pain. She emphasizes how sports psychology applies to the general public, specifically focusing on the motivation triad that includes confidence and focus. She speaks to navigating motivation when external barriers, such as temperature or environmental factors, occur and how to set yourself up for success when attempting to establish a ...
Sep 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 245
Do you need to fix your imbalances? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss muscular imbalances, normalizing asymmetries that are present within our bodies from birth. Discussing gluteal amnesia, leg length discrepancy, cerebral palsy, and breathing conditions, they describe how mind-body connection relates to perpetuating pain and how pain is multifactorial. Then, they describe how you can begin to assess muscle imbalances by evaluating movement tendencies, exploring activations within the body, and addre...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 244
"61% of Americans don’t have someone to talk to when they need to get something off their chest” You may not need clinical intervention or therapy, but we all need someone to talk to. As a subclinical approach to mental health, Dr. Birnbaum and Adam dive into the mission behind the HearMe app as a peer-support app and what the app has to offer. They discuss the topic of connection and support in relation to social media and how social media use can be problematic for mental health. Then, they de...
Sep 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 243
Got Scar tissue? Is there anything you can do? DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 steps. As they dive into hypertrophic or keloid scars as the least favourable scar, they explain the different types of scars and how topical creams, cryotherapy, and lasers work as techniques that address scar tissues. Then, they emphasize the importance of movement and mobilization as ways to prevent hy...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 242
We’re rethinking rehabilitation for ruptures in the Achilles tendon with doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan. As Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she ruptured her Achilles tendon, she describes her initial perspective when she got injured. She reveals how beneficial it was to work with another physical therapist, Dr. Meghan, and together debunk the outdated protocols regarding Achilles’ Rupture. Then, Dr. Stacie provides insight on creating an optimal healing...
Sep 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 241
Got ball of foot pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered in the anatomy related to Metatarsalgia and causes that may be contributing to your symptoms. Then, they discuss how the walk or run cycle may affect the risk of Metatarsalgia or how having ball of foot pain may change your mechanics, as well as steps to consider to rehabilitate Metatarsalgia. Let's dive in! Preventative foot health! We're sharing discount codes, ' TOB ' for VivoBarefoot Shoes and Naboso. Grab your Naboso toe splay...
Sep 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 240
The hunger epidemic in the United States is a real issue. We have Samantha Pantazopoulos on to discuss why people in the US are going hungry, available resources for navigating the hunger epidemic, and the impact of food banks. Samantha discusses how you can reduce food waste in relation to expiration dates and ger top hacks in preventing foods from going bad. Furthermore, she explains the idea of food deserts through an equity lens. Offering a solution, Samantha dives into the Vizer app, their ...
Sep 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 239
DocJen & Dr. Dom get real about 5 health misconceptions, discussing misinformation and the creation of fear. Firstly, they dive into the physiological mechanism of adjustments and whether or not structures are being put in place. Through this conversation, they emphasize the importance of following passive therapies with active movement. Then, they debunk avoiding knees over toes to prevent knee pain, explaining how training the knees over the toes position promotes resilience in functional ...
Sep 05, 2022•33 min•Ep. 238
Gut health is all the rave and we have Dr. Jessie Hoffman on to artificial sweeteners, leaky gut, gastrointestinal distress, bloating, food intolerances and sensitivities, detox, and metal binders. With an overarching emphasis on diet diversity, movement, hydration, and sleep, Dr. Jessie hones in on the lack of conclusive evidence to suggest the negative effects of artificial sweeteners on gut health and diagnose leaky gut, as well as the flaws in food sensitivity testing. Furthermore, she clari...
Aug 31, 2022•40 min•Ep. 237
Will a strong core prevent back pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what the true core consists of and the most effective way of bracing your core, analogous to creating a natural weightlifting brace. They describe how the core is not the whole story and the role mobility plays in your back pain, emphasizing the need to build control and resilience through ALL motions of the spine. Furthermore, they mention how psychological and social influences impact back pain and how advantageous training rot...
Aug 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 236
“The moment you make a better choice, you’re switching on a gene that is doing something wonderful to your body” Simplifying the mechanisms of genetics, Dr. Yael provides insights on the inability to change your genes, but the ability to impact the expression of genes. With a clear explanation of genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics, Dr. Yael discusses medical genetics and the concept of "genes are destiny." Additionally, she dives into the heritability of injury, how genetic testing can be ...
Aug 24, 2022•49 min•Ep. 235
Pain around the ribcage? Diagnosed with Çostochondritis? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down what's happening in the body when diagnosed with costochondritis. They explain likely causes and what daily activities may exacerbate symptoms. With an emphasis on accessory breathing muscles, they provide insight into using different tools to approach and treat costochondritis. MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH . Sign up now to get 57% off for life ! You will have access to 11 different plans with 2-3 phases and ...
Aug 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 234
