The Optimal Body

What is the best lube to use? What tools could help you relax the pelvic floor? Can specific products help prevent STIs? We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelvic health. With a brief introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and building pelvic floor awareness, they discuss vaginismus and how pelvic wands with a quality lubrication product can support vaginal pH and maintain optimal vaginal osmolarity to prevent STIs and other infections. They speak to how pelvic floor wands are beneficial to those in pregnancy and those in need of pelvic floor relaxation, educating you on how they can be used in men and women, Furthermore, they describe an alternative, but external, product that is analogous to an at-home perineum massage. Finally, they explain their specially curated and safe aloe vera products for Interstitial cystitis and provide insight into pelvic health education for the pelvic health community! Let's dive in! We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get anatomy breakdowns, diagnosis clarifications and a chance to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio: 4:38 - How did start Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio working together? 7:51 - Pelvic floor anatomy & building pelvic floor awareness 9:15 - Pelvic floor wands, lubrication products, and STI prevention 13:24 - Resources to educate using a pelvic floor wand 17:50 - Who are pelvic floor wands for? 21:04 - At-home external options for pelvic floor soft tissue mobilization 23:39 - Specialized aloe vera capsule for Interstitial cystitis 28:01 - Pelvic health education for the LGBTQ community 33:59 - Finding credible pelvic floor physical therapy 38:08 - Learn more with Dr. Laura & Heather Items mentioned: How to find a PT in your area Soft ball for myofascial pelvic floor release Dessert Harvest Products that were suggested DRLM10 (10% off) Releveum skin repair cream, Pelvic Wands, Lubricant/aloe glide To learn more about Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode231/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can't bend down without a spasm attach? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you "throw out your back." Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain why spasms occur and what the potential causes of back spasms are. They explain which back muscles are most affected by spasms and what the current research suggests about management. With a large emphasis on relaxation, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide their best tools to promote relaxation, find stability, and address environmental factors that may be contributing to your back spasms. Let's dive in. Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there are unregulated sodium and potassium levels within the body. Bring those levels back to normal levels by staying hydrated this summer with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium promote that neural communication and muscle relaxation) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 01:21 - What is it? 02:51 - Why do spasms occur? 05:24 - Potential causes of spasms 06:48 - Where in the back do back spasms occur? 12:28 - Research on back spasms & effect of physical therapy techniques 15:46 - Top tool to promote relaxation 20:32 - What core exercise works? 21:17 - What mobility can you find? 22:30 - The effect of environmental factors Watch Episode 230 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/230 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you trust the supplement industry? Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block unveil the truths about the supplementation industry, describing how vitamin deficiencies can manifest symptomatically or asymptomatically, indicating a basic requirement of trialling a supplement for 90 days to see or feel benefits in symptoms. Moreover, they explain how unregulated the industry is and what seals to look out for on supplements in order to determine quality. Then, they mention how calcium is best absorbed through diet, and how multivitamins may be unnecessary, highlighting the advantages of personal supplements. Additionally, they discuss how some vitamins, such as Vitamin D, need to be supplemented and what micronutrients may be of more importance throughout life or with different diet choices. Finally, they discuss why you may need to supplement, how going organic can be advantageous if feasible, and how often you should re-assess your vitamin needs. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US! What You Will Learn In This Interview with : 4:06 – Why are Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block passionate about vitamins? 6:48 – Personalized vitamins - what YOU need 13:25 – Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Deficiencies 17:57 – Determining the quality of vitamins & vitamin combinations 18:29 – Unregulated vitamin industry 24:01 – Dangerous vitamin combinations 25:57 – What vitamins are better received through the diet 27:57 – Can you get enough vitamin D and iron from diet? 30:20 – Vitamin supplementations for vegans/ vegetarians vs carnivore diet 32:40 – Vitamin differences for women through life 36:33 – Should you go organic? 37:18 – How long should you try a supplement? 29:34 – Do you re-assess your supplement intake? 41:01– Where can you find the survey & learn more? Items mentioned: Vous Vitamin Instagram Take the Vous Vitamin Survey! Dr. Levitan's Website Dr. Block's Website To learn more about Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/229 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn about shoulder labrum tears, including symptoms, causes, types of tears, tests, and treatment options. Discover how to rehabilitate a shoulder labrum injury with mobility, isometric exercises, and dynamic strength. Join the Full Body Low Impact Plan challenge for a comprehensive approach to optimal body movement and health.

What truly is personal growth? We have Jake Kauffman to discuss the relationship between personal growth, beliefs, and identity. As Jake explains what drew him to personal growth, he dives into how you can re-discover your identity by navigating personal limiting beliefs and re-surfacing subconscious beliefs that were embedded throughout childhood. Jake offers tools along the way to help you approach the dynamics between emotional, social, and physical pain. Through these discussions, he offers insight into the ego, the concept of admired identity, and the 3 D's: Disease, Divorce, Death. Briefly touching base with the neuroscience of physical and emotional pain, he explains the nuances within the topic of personal growth and what it means to be your truest self. Let's dive in! We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting on Monday, August 1st. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before its too late! What you will learn in this interview with : 1:11 – Why drew Jake to personal growth? 3:13 – What does it take to dive into “personal growth” 6:21 – Tool to discover your identity and conscious awareness 13:24 – What unconscious beliefs did Jake resurface into consciousness and how? 18:27 – Do you need to address your emotional/social pains? 24:25 – What is the “ego”? 32:40 – The admired identity 36:34 – How did Jake navigate the loss of identity? 38:40 – The 3 D’s: Disease, Divorce, Death 39:48 – How can you work with Jake? Items mentioned: Jake Kauffman's Instagram Jake Kauffman's Facebook Jake Kauffman's Website To learn more about Jake and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/227 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with hip dysplasia? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what the hip dysplasia diagnosis is and how it presents in the body.  They discuss its prevalence amongst females and newborns and what to do to support a baby's hip, especially considering the use of devices. Finally, they discuss safe management with a physical therapist in person with guidance on active mobility and strength of what is available within the hip. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting on Monday, August 1st. You're getting strength workouts, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before it's too late! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:19 - What is hip dysplasia 04:27 - Common characteristics of hip dysplasia 05:14 - Who does it affect? 06:03 - What to look for? 07:30 - What to do to support a baby’s hip 09:33 - Devices and hip competence 11:07 - Extreme swaddling positions 12:55 - What to consider for management? 15:10 - What the research says Watch Episode 226 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/226 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Struggling with a disc herniation? Matt Hall discusses his perspective through rehabilitation and away from surgery. With a quick rundown of his previous symptoms throughout his professional baseball career, Matt explains his journey with different therapists and his hip restrictions. Then, he unveils his symptoms and the effect his beliefs had on his pain experience. With the use of epidurals, he provides insight into how his pain affected his daily life and his focus on disc herniation rehabilitation. Tune into his story through his herniated disc! Develop true core strength and fire up the hips with the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the extra resistance, you'll be able to fire up the whole body and teach the hips and lower back to coordinate with one another for full support Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! (affiliate link). Get hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium help lubrication and relaxation within the spine!) Get a free sample pack with every purchase. Click here! What you will learn in this interview with : 3:38 –Matt’s previous injuries throughout baseball 4:02 – Matt’s experience with therapists 5:44 – What restrictions did Matt experience? 6:18 – Matt’s disc herniation symptoms 8:38 – Did Matt’s beliefs about his symptoms affect his pain? 9:24 – How did Matt approach his symptoms: Epidurals 13:52 – How did Matt’s pain affect his daily life? 16:32 – Did Matt follow through with rehab or surgery? 25:37 – How does Matt avoid pain now? 27:54 – What is Matt focusing on now? 32:58 – Work with Matt Items mentioned: Matt's Website To learn more about Matt and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/225 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish surgical and non- surgical types of nerve blocks, and how it’s effect in pain affects the duration of impact. Finally, DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into opioid use, and the importance of movement as a tool to inhibiting pain. Want to build foot strength? Research suggests wearing barefoot shoes increases foot strength by 60%. Use code ‘TOB’ to grab your very own VivoBarefoot shoes! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 00:15 - What is a nerve block? 01:39 - Pros of nerve blocks & surgical types 03:48 - Epidurals 04:36 - Non- surgical nerve blocks 05:28- Side effects vs duration of impact 10:30 - Opioids & tools to inhibit pain output Watch Episode 224 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/224 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could your pain points be fascia related? We have David Lesondak, a fascia expert, on to discuss what fascia is and its physiological function. As an integrative network of connective tissue, David shares how fascial manipulation has its own method of maneuver and how issues related to fascia can affect areas above or below the symptomatic area. Furthermore, David explains how to establish long-term fascial results and the physiological mechanism of the sensation of "release." Moreover, he provides insight on the function of the IT band, how to optimize tools, and how to approach clients with the sensations they may feel. Finally, David provides detail on how to add to fascial manipulation through at-home guidance. Let's dive in! What does your fascia need? Adequate amount of hydration to slide and glide with ease and full support. Get hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium help lubrication and relaxation within the spine!) Get a free sample pack with every purchase. Click here! Sign up to be notified when the second edition of Devid Lesondak's book release What you will learn in this interview with : 2:50 – Why is David passionate about fascia? 3:02 – What is fascia and what is its purpose? 5:14 – How to work with fascia? 8:55 – Physiology of Fascia 12:51 – Stimulate the fascia and… for long-term results 15:57 – Physiology of the “release” sensation 20:51 – How fascial tissues in the feet affect the body up the chain? 25:43 – Should we roll out the IT band? 28:25 – Harder or softer foam rollers? 33:37 – What sensation should you be looking for? 36:54 – What to do at home to help your fascia? 38:21 – How do you know if you should get your fascia checked? 42:39 – How to seek out fascial integration? 48:21 - Learn with David Items mentioned: David's Website David's Facebook Sign up to be notified when the second edition of Devid Lesondak's book releases To learn more about David and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/223 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with a Biceps Tendinitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what biceps tendinitis is and the paradigm shift from tendinitis to tendonosis or tendinopathy. Furthermore, they discuss the pathophysiology behind its prevalence amongst overhead or throwing athletes, how bicep injuries may be associated with rotator cuff injuries, and who amongst the general population is most susceptible. Finally, they explain the common symptoms associated with the diagnosis and run through a 5 step approach to rehabilitating biceps tendonosis: managing pain and isometrics, eccentric loading, dynamic movement, plyometrics, and considering the shoulder blade, pectoralis, and core. Fire up the upper body with the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the extra resistance, you'll be able to fire up the upper body and work in isometric and eccentric bicep exercises to rehabilitate that bicep into full function in not time! Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! (affiliate link). For more exercises and a full 30 day plan that will hit every aspect of shoulder health, explore the shoulder plan on Jen.Health. 10-15 minutes every day, guiding you through how you can find relief through your own education and exploration. Start your free week with us now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 00:54 - What is biceps tendinitis? 01:27 - Biceps tendonitis vs tendonosis 02:05 - Which athletes are at most risk 02:57 - Are bicep injuries related to the rotator cuff? 04:37  - Pathophysiology 06:24 - Who else is affected? 06:59 - Symptoms of Bicep tendonopathy 08:46 - Phase 1 to treat a biceps injury? 13:21 - Phase 2 to treat a biceps injury 15:48 - Phase 3 to treat a biceps injury 16:46 - Phase 4 to treat a biceps injury 17:44 - Phase 5 to treat a biceps injury Watch Episode 222 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/222 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.