Life Kit 4 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pain from computer slouching and more
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Aug 29, 2022 
Vinh Pham, a licensed physical therapist and founder of MyoDetox, shares valuable insights on posture and mobility to combat chronic pain. He reflects on his own journey with injury and emphasizes the importance of proactive body care. The discussion includes practical techniques for assessing your posture and implementing a 'posture hygiene plan' with simple movements. Vinh also uncovers exercises to relieve tension from computer slouching, promoting long-term physical health and injury prevention.
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Frank Festa's Hernia Story
- Frank Festa, the host, was an "ego lifter" in college, prioritizing heavy weights over proper form.
- This led to a hernia, surgery, and chronic pain, eventually resolved through physical therapy and stretching.
Back Pain vs. Dental Health
- Vinh Pham compares back pain to dental health, highlighting the lack of preventative care for our spines.
- He questions why surgery is often a first option for back pain when we prioritize brushing and flossing for our teeth.
Sitting's Impact
- Studies suggest excessive sitting, like smoking and obesity, increases mortality risk.
- 25% of Americans sit over eight hours daily without physical activity.
