The Optimal Body
477 | Adjustments, Ultrasound, Dry Needling, Breathwork: Addressing Overblown Medical Claims About Pain Treatments
A patient with fractures across his pelvis was writhing in pain—then breathing exercises helped him stand and lift his feet, pain-free in the moment. On this episode of The Optimal Body, Doc Jen and D...
476 | Pelvic Floor Health in Exercise and Performance: Going Beyond Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr Rachel Selman
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Dr. Rachel Selman, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic sports medicine and pelvic health. Dr. Selman discusses h...
475 | Controversy! Do Chiropractic Adjustments Really Realign the Spine?
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom address controversy sparked by a social media post where Doc Jen stated she doesn't seek chiropractic a...
474 | What interventions have the best evidence for down-regulating pain sensitivity (breath, sleep, graded exposure, strength, walking)
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore evidence-based strategies to reduce chronic pain sensitivity. They describe pain sensitivity as a "volum...