Podcast Category: By body part

We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelvic health. With a brief introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and building pelvic floor awareness, they discuss vaginismus and how pelvic wands with a quality lubrication product can support vaginal pH and maintain optimal vaginal osmolarity to prevent STIs and other infections. They speak to how pelvic floor wands are beneficial to those in pregnancy and those in need of pelvic floor relaxation, educating you on how they can be used in men and women, Furthermore, they describe an alternative, but external, product that is analogous to a an at-home perineum massage. Finally, they explain their specially curated and safe aloe vera products for Interstitial cystitis and provide insight into pelvic health education for the pelvic health community!

DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you “throw out your back.” Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain why spasms occur and what the potential causes of back spasms are. They explain which back muscles are most affected by spasms and what the current research suggests about management. With a large emphasis on relaxation, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide their best tools to promote relaxation, find stability, and address environmental factors that may be contributing to your back spasms.

DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss the anatomy of the shoulder labrum and symptoms that may indicate a shoulder labrum injury. They discuss potential causes of the shoulder labrum tear, and the different types of tears: SLAP and Bankart. Furthermore, they describe tests for shoulder labrum tears, research on approaching shoulder labrum tears with physical therapy or surgery, and what your MRI scan may be indicating. Finally, they discuss how to rehabilitate a shoulder labrum injury, including mobility, isometric exercises, and dynamic strength.

DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what the hip dysplasia diagnosis is and how it presents in the body.  They discuss its prevalence amongst females and newborns and what to do to support a baby’s hip, especially considering the use of devices. Finally, they discuss safe management with a physical therapist in person with guidance on active mobility and strength of what is available within the hip. 

Matt Hall discusses his perspective through rehabilitation and away from surgery. With a quick run down of his previous symptoms through his baseball career, Matt explains his journey with different therapists and his hip restrictions. Then, he unveils his symptoms and the effect his beliefs had on his pain experience. With the use of epidurals, he provides insight on how his pain affected his daily life and his focuses with disc herniation rehabilitation.

DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what biceps tendinitis is and the paradigm shift from tendinitis to tendonosis or tendinopathy. Furthermore, they discuss the pathophysiology behind its prevalence amongst overhead or throwing athletes, how bicep injuries may be associated with rotator cuff injuries, and who amongst the general population is most susceptible. Finally, they explain the common symptoms associated with the diagnosis and run through a 5 step approach to rehabilitating biceps tendonosis: managing pain and isometrics, eccentric loading, dynamic movement, plyometrics, and considering the shoulder blade, pectoralis, and core. 

DocJen & Dr. Dom breakdown what the hip labrum is and how a tear may have occurred. Explaining common characteristics of the diagnosis, they mention who is at most risk, symptoms of hip labrum tears, and explain the mobility and strength components of rehabilitation for a hip labrum tear.

Ben, functional exercise specialist, explains the biology simply and briefly, Ben explains how a barefoot shoe can help your back pain, who barefoot shoes are for, and the role of barefoot shoes in sport. Ben dives into orthotics, arch support, and how you can progress to running in barefoot shoes. Providing research, he provides insight on recent perspective regarding footwear, especially regarding immediate improvements in balance.

Welcome to Episode 212 of The Optimal Body Podcast Neck Herniations: How They Happen and What You Can Do Feeling tingling or numbness around the neck area? Been diagnosed with a herniation? DocJen & Dr.

DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the Cubital Tunnel diagnosis including the anatomy of what could be contributing to the tingling symptoms and potential causes. Furthermore, they present risk factors and the few tests that contribute to the nerve compression associated with the tingling sensation. Finally, they provide insight on their top exercises, specifically focussing on nerve tensioning and shoulder blade awareness.