Podcast Category: Posture

Lara provides insight on how posture is multifaceted and how it relates to energy, mood, movement efficiency, biomechanics, and pain! Debunking myths around how posture is the cause of all pain, Lara briefly discusses the neurology surrounding pain. Furthermore, Lara explains the research on the biochemical effects of posture and how it affects efficiency in different aspects of life, providing an awareness tool to become more aware of your posture

This podcast episode is for you! We have Dr. Sneha Gazi on to educate you and provide insight on how you can begin to take ownership over your health issues through simple steps. With body awareness being a necessary first step to treating pain, she offers a simple tool you can use to develop body and pelvic floor awareness. Then, she uses relevant analogies to explain the factors that could be contributing to painful sex and incontinence, diving into the nuances in tightness and whether or not it is a strength issue.

DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breathing dysfunction, as well as sensory deficits. By explaining the non-genetical roots of the Dowager’s Hump, they provide empowerment to the idea that its musculoskeletal associations allow the hump to be reversed with movement every 30 minutes, posterior chain strengthening, front-body opening, and balance work!

With an overarching emphasis on addressing the root cause, Dr. Janelle debunks common myths about Vaginal Hygiene, discusses basic anatomy and what different odors indicate, which products and ingredients to avoid, and how to prevent infection by maintaining vaginal acidity. Moreover, she discusses the benefits of fibrous foods, and clarifies the use of lubrication. Also, she addresses how sex is a two way street, honing in on the importance of postural function on pelvic health and how to improve pelvic floor function.

DocJen describes her journey with her diagnosis story, she shares her experience with attributing her pains and limitations to her scoliosis and how her diagnosis wasn’t necessarily the source of her pain. DocJen & Dr. Dom speak into imaging and degrees of Scoliosis and how movement can change your symptoms and allow you to truly feel something different. They describe the types of scoliosis, the effects of surgery, and explain the naturally-existing asymmetries within our bodies. Finally, they provide their top tips for addressing your Scoliosis, leaving you with a heartful takeaway that you won’t want to miss! 

DocJen and Dr. Dom break down the misconceptions around posture and unveil the truths around how posture is dynamic rather than a static hold. They shift the narrative around addressing posture, discussing the role the brain and the nervous system play in resting posture, contemporary findings research presents on posture, and how posture relates to breath and pressure systems. Finally, they address posture-correcting adjustments and provide their biggest tips in finding YOUR most optimal resting position.

In this episode, DocJen & Dr.Dom describe the anatomy and physiology of the Piriformis. They explain what may be happening and the possible causes of your pain. Debunking common misconceptions about stretching, digging into the piriformis, and whether your Piriformis is truly the culprit, they provide their step-by-step process to approaching your piriformis syndrome.

In this episode, physical therapist, Kristi Block, dives into her experience with recent chronic neck pain and the mindset shifts she made to optimize recovery. Furthermore, the hones in on the importance of education as a physical therapist and the beauty in refining the basics. She provides insight into injury prevention and ridding the “no pain no gain” mentality. She provides her top tips for persistent pain and her mission for Reach Rehab.

In this episode, DocJen & Dr. Dom hone in on how structure does not determine pain. After describing the differences between anterior and posterior pelvic tilt, they highlight current understandings about pain and the posterior pelvic tilt based on research. They address the importance of movement awareness and coordination, and debunk common associations with the pelvic tilt. Finally, They suggest how to address your pelvic tendencies and share their experiences.

In this episode, DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what pelvic tilts are and how to determine your pelvic tendencies. Dr. Dom shares his experience with an anterior pelvic tilt and the Lower Cross Syndrome phenomenon. They explain the effects of continually stretching the hip flexors to address anterior pelvic tilts and how the nervous system plays a bigger role. They guide you through neurologically re-patterning and building back your foundations with breath.