The Productivity Show Aligned to Thrive: How Your Posture Can Supercharge Your Productivity and Eliminate Pain w/ Rick Mathes (TPS584)
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Oct 27, 2025 
In this discussion, Rick Mathes, clinic director of Align Pain Solutions and an expert in corrective exercise, shares how posture can power your productivity. He reveals that poor alignment not only causes physical pain but also hampers mental clarity. With insights from his recovery journey after a near-fatal car crash, Rick emphasizes the importance of movement and correct posture in the workplace. He offers practical tips for desk workers to alleviate pain and enhance focus, proving that a simple adjustment can lead to remarkable results.
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Life-Changing Recovery From A Crash
- Rick survived a near-fatal car crash that broke his back in five places and was told he'd never run again.
- After discovering Pete Egoscue's Pain-Free method he was running and playing tennis pain-free within months and switched careers to posture therapy.
Posture As Productivity Foundation
- Posture and physical health form the foundation of productivity; tools are the walls.
- When your body is pain-free and energized, your brain works better and productivity follows.
Prepare Your Body For Sitting
- Treat sitting like a sport: prepare your body and vary positions frequently.
- Set an hourly timer to stand, walk, or do simple exercises to keep muscles active.
Top 3 Productivity Resources 
A near-fatal car crash that changed everything—and led to a new mission. 
Why your body might be the hidden driver behind your productivity. 
The surprising truth about pain—and what it’s really trying to tell you. 
How your body secretly compensates for imbalance (and why that matters). 
The modern epidemic that’s wrecking posture and causing chronic pain. 
The key to unlocking effortless movement and lasting energy. 
Inside Rick’s daily routine—where productivity meets purpose. 
The morning practice that resets focus and gratitude in minutes. 
Why “cleaning the garage” isn’t a task—and what GTD got right about that. 
How to bounce back from burnout and build breathing room into your week.