How Compensation Causes Pain Elsewhere

Ever notice how sitting a little taller instantly makes you feel more alert and confident? There’s real science behind that. Your posture isn’t just about how you look — it directly affects your energy, focus, and productivity. When your body is misaligned, it’s not just your back that suffers; your brain does too.

In this encore episode, Thanh sits down with Rick Mathes, clinic director of Align Pain Solutions, to reveal how fixing your body’s position can transform how you work and feel. You’ll learn why posture is the foundation of true productivity, how small daily adjustments can eliminate pain, and why the key to getting more done might start with how you sit.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:49]
• A near-fatal car crash that changed everything—and led to a new mission. [02:58]
• Why your body might be the hidden driver behind your productivity. [08:30]
• The surprising truth about pain—and what it’s really trying to tell you. [13:52]
• How your body secretly compensates for imbalance (and why that matters). [23:19]
• The modern epidemic that’s wrecking posture and causing chronic pain. [24:16]
• The key to unlocking effortless movement and lasting energy. [26:24]
• Inside Rick’s daily routine—where productivity meets purpose. [31:52]
• The morning practice that resets focus and gratitude in minutes. [37:36]
• Why “cleaning the garage” isn’t a task—and what GTD got right about that. [39:01]
• How to bounce back from burnout and build breathing room into your week. [43:00]

Links:

• SelectQuote
• Masterclass
• Notion Agent
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• Align Pain Solutions
• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
• Omnifocus
• Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
• The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
• Align Pain Solutions Youtube Channel
• Headspace
• Calm
• Airmail
• Fantastical
• Productive Workouts and Recover Like a World-Class Athlete w/ Garrett Salpeter (TPS223)
• Egoscue
• Productivity Academy
• The Productivity Show on Youtube
• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
• Become a member of TPS+
• Take the Productivity Quiz

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