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#28 – The Secret History of Joint Pain
Why does the medical system seem to be surgery-happy? Why do even physical therapists seem to think surgery is the only option for some kinds of joint pain? In this episode, we’ll look at the history and systemic...
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#27 – What’s new with painkillers?
In today’s episode, Matt talks about news of opioid painkillers and what the history of opioid prescription means for you and your body.
Resources:
FDA requires strong new safety warnings for opioids
Opioids for...
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#26 – Think about your muscles
In today’s episode, Matt lays out the risks and rewards of thinking about muscles instead of focusing on the alleged problems inside your joints. When faced with joint pain, why is better to think about muscles?Â
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#25 – What absorbs impact? Is it your cartilage? Your bones?
In today’s episode, Matt discusses the prevailing ideas of how our bodies absorb impact and how these ideas affect the decisions we make. Doctors often warn us that "impact" from activities like running and jumping...
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Episode 24 – Alexander’s Anterior Pelvic Tilt Problem
In today’s episode, we answer an Upright fan’s question about his stubborn anterior pelvic tilt.
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Episode 23 – Is sitting bad for you?
Is sitting as bad for you as everyone says? Should you burn your seat and stand for everything that you do? In this raging battle against sitting and the rise of "stand-up" desks, figure out what really makes sense...
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Episode 22 – Use “normal” to your advantage
In this episode, we talk about how to trick your brain and body into accepting new norms so you can achieve what you’re trying to achieve.​Â
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Episode 21 – Stuart and his hip impingement
Stuart was told he needed surgery to fix his hip pain. Doctors said he had FAI, and that the only cure was to saw down his bones. Hear how Stuart’s hip impingement has been doing since he started using the FAI Fix...
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Episode 20 – You, the individual
What sets pro athletes apart from us mere mortals? What lesson did Matt learn from his body’s failure to handle a power skating clinic? What the heck is a power skating clinic? What can we learn from the physical...
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Episode 19 – Commit and be willing to fail
Achieving your goals with your body depends on your ability to set a clear goal and being willing to falter on the road to those goals. Learn how to set goals and what to expect on your journey out of chronic pain.
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Episode 18 – Focus on bang for the buck
Feel guilty because you can’t do all the exercises you want to do? Do you do exercises that are supposed to make you feel good BUT discover they make you feel bad? Learn how to fix your approach so you can fix your...
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Episode 17 – Move well, then move a lot
Training programs are often focused on burning more calories, moving faster, and "blasting" your fat.
This approach could land you in a load of trouble.
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