The Optimal Body

Dr Jen Fraboni & Dr Dom Fraboni
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Apr 7, 2021 • 43min

91 | Exploring the Use of Manual Therapy & Shoulder Rehab in Physical Therapy with Dr. Mike Reinold

Got a nagging shoulder issue? Wondering if physical therapy is for you? Interested in how you can perform better? This episode covers it all. Dr. Mike Reinold speaks to his expertise with the shoulders, and why shoulder issues are common. By exploring movement through the context of motor patterns and motor control, Dr. Mike explains how the sedentary lifestyle contributes to the “use it or lose it” phenomena and high prevalence of injury. Through his 3 step approach to “performance therapy”, Dr. Mike discusses why pain may persist, even after implementing recommended exercises from physical therapists. With different specializations within physical therapy, he hones in on the importance of seeking out the appropriate assistance for you and your needs. Lastly, through the discussion of manual therapy and exercise, Dr. Mike highlights open-mindedness as a key factor in career growth, as well as the importance of finding the balance between considering scientific literature and the patient’s feedback. Listen in as Dr. Mike encourages and empowers you with bouts of knowledge and advice to restore, optimize, and enhance your performance! Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Mike Reinold: 4:00 – Mike “The Shoulder Guy.” 6:55 – What drives Mike? 10:30 – Explaining common Shoulder complaints. 13:30 – Transitioning from inactivity to activity. 18:27 – Approaching persisting pain. 22:11 – Motor learning & the Intersegmental route. 27:27 – Approaching Gymnasts. 30:49 – What to expect at a PT appointment. 33:13 – The dilemma between manual therapy & exercise. 36:49 – Assessing research vs anecdotal outcomes. 41:09 – Learning more with Mike. About Dr Mike Reinold: Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. He is a noted author, lecturer, consultant, researcher, and clinician. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance.  He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players. Items mentioned in this episode include: Mikes’ Website: https://mikereinold.com/ Champion Physical Therapy: https://championptandperformance.com/about-us/mike-reinold/ Mikes’ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwkXUCMhKIEfYNZW93alr6g To learn more about Dr. Mike and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/91 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.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 27min

90 | Is an Adjustment or Manipulation Really Putting You Back In Place?

Love the feel-good crackles and pops when you receive an adjustment? Feeling helpless and in pain, because you can’t get to your PT during lockdown? “Once you pop the fun don’t stop?” Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom spill the truths about what is really happening when you receive an adjustment. In essence, it all comes down to “talking” to the tissues and the brains’ perception. Dr. Jen provides insight into her previous beliefs around her scoliosis and the manual therapy she received. By talking into the beliefs that surround physical adjustments and how they are used to reel clients back, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom educate you with scientific literature and empower you with ways in which you can start to achieve that feel-good adjustment sensation in the comfort of your own home.  Finally, they speak into holistic health and how feeling something different in your body expands beyond movement and physical manipulation, but into food, sleep, environment, and most definitely, your mindset. Listen in to re-educate yourself around the beliefs around physical adjustments. 15% Discount on Vivobarefoot Shoes: We also mention Vivo Barefoot. We believe that VivoBarefoot shoes will bring you closer to nature, and allow you to feel more with less padding. Don’t forget that you have 100 days to try out the shoes and return them without strings attached. So, why not start now? Build those strong feet. Get your next wide and highly flexible footwear to free your feet, use code ‘TOB’ at checkout. What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 2:50 – Defining Alignment. 5;06 – The science behind that feel-good crack or pop? 7:19 – The PT trick to get you to come back. 9:00 – Jen’s beliefs around her scoliosis adjustments. 11:25 – Ways to feel that adjustment on your own. 17:02 – Persistence of symptoms with stress & habit. 20:15 – Research comparing spinal manipulation. 21:25 – Headaches. 23:50  – Reflecting on the Move 2 Improve Challenge. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ We think you’ll love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/90 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.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 53min

89 | Exploring Masculinity & Feminity in Relationship with Mat Boggs

“Relationships is a skill,” says Mat. It is common to feel this expectation to have all your relationships, whether romantic, familial, or professional, figured out. But, in reality, most of us don’t really have them all perfect. Relatable right? Mat explores the dynamics of relationships by discussing the spectrum of masculine and feminine energies. By disregarding past archetypes surrounding gender roles, he speaks to a contemporary definition of masculine and feminine energies. He discusses relationships analogous to a give-receive counterbalance system. Mat wholeheartedly believes in love as a phenomenon that starts with you and your relationship with yourself. Through an approach of self-awareness and presence, Mat, Doc Jen, and Dr. Dom dive into their individual experiences and how they have explored different aspects of the energy spectrum themselves. To wrap it up, Mat offers tools and a practice to help you delve into your relationships and face any circumstances of self-critique. Let’s dive in! Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Mat Boggs: 4:56– Understanding relationships. 13:31 – Defining Masculine & Feminine energies nowadays 19:34 – Presence & YOU 22:16 – Energies and how they relate to hormones 28:46 – The importance of self-awareness 34:36 – “Jump in the puddle” 43:33  – Game Changer Relationship Practices 46:34 – Tools to overcome self-critique 53:44 – Exploring more with Mat Boggs About Mat Boggs: Mat Boggs is an internationally recognized dating and relationship coach, best-selling author of "Project Everlasting."  He has over 800k subscribers on YouTube and has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah and Friends, and more. His coaching stems from 3 mindsets to feel sexier in your body. He speaks a lot on attraction and the communication dynamics between men and women, as well as feminine and masculine energy. His passion allows him to invest and help thousands of his followers find success and happiness within their relationships. Mat Boggs is one of the world's best at helping women understand the hearts and minds of men, create deep connections with their partners, and MANifest the relationship they want. Items mentioned in this episode include: Brave Thinking Institute: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/ Mat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathewboggs/?hl=en To learn more about Mat and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/89 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.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 28min

88 | Hot Therapy - Heat Packs & Saunas

Are you wondering whether heat packs actually work? Wondering if saunas are more than just a spa day treat? Tune in to Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explain how heat relates to physiological, localized, and systemic effects throughout the body. With an initial conversation about localized heat applications and the nervous system, they explore the use of saunas, uncovering some mind-blowing statistics on how changing up the environment can have profound effects on systemic adaptations. Let’s dive into how you can implement heat, as a tool, to feel something different and explore what is OPTIMAL for YOU! Clearlight Saunas: We mention Clearlight Sauna in this episode. To get your very own at-home spa that will surround you with wellness, use code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout or say Doc Jen and Dr. Dom sent you! What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 3:35 – Introducing physiological responses to heat. 8:20– Using heat to relax. 10:21– Effects of local hot packs. 12:18 – Systemic approach to using heat. 13:40 – Clearlight Sauna. 16:52 – Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s Research. 19:21 – Heat & Hormones. 22:24 – Adaptations to discomfort. 25:24 – Healthy Stressors & Heat. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ Items mentioned in this episode include: Clearlight Sauna Website: https://www.healwithheat.com/ (be sure to mention us at checkout if you purchase your own!) Clearlight Sauna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlightsaunas100/?hl=en For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/88 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.
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Mar 24, 2021 • 45min

87 | Overcoming 17 Years of Adderall Use for ADHD and Anxiety with Sheeva Rouhanifard

Do your doctors prescribe an end-all-be-all generalized medication protocol to your unique condition? Contemplating what life might look like off medication? Tune in as Sheeva shares her experience coming off 17 years of Adderall. Sheeva walks you through her story that started with an Adderall prescription for hormonal imbalances and ADHD, and led to a plethora of consequences where she began to lose sense of herself and what life encompassed without Adderall. As she dissects her journey, Sheeva speaks to her emotional revelations and how she managed her extreme withdrawal. She hones in on how mindset, community, rest, and appropriate supplementation eased and assisted the process of becoming independent from Adderall. However, she acknowledges how vital relationships, connection, understanding, and knowledge can be the ultimatum to successful Adderall independence. She touches base on how open-mindedness, as well as purposeful reflection, can facilitate the withdrawal process, highlighting the necessity for further literature in taking medication long-term and polypharmacy. The drive comes from within. Tune in to gain insight into an inspiring story to medication independence and hear what Sheeva has to say about contemporary medicine. Coba Board Home Workout Discount: We also mention the Coba Board throughout the episode. Coba Board gives you the exact external cues you may be missing in order to get that perfect deadlift within your own body. Feel something different by truly activating your glutes. To get your next at-home resistance set up for a discount using code ‘DOCJENFIT’ at checkout. What You Will Learn In This Interview with Sheeva Rouhanifard 4:45– Sheeva’s Story. 8:44–  What is PMDD? 14:07– Sheeva’s realizations post-Adderall. 17:00– The importance of Rest & Ingredients. 23:35– Concoction of Medications. 30:28– Power of Mindset Change. 33:52– Sheeva still works on regulating symptoms. 38:03– Research on Adderall. 43:18– How you can explore more with Sheeva. About Sheeva Rouhanifard: Sheeva Rouhanifard, Boxing gym owner and brain health coach, opens up about her 17 years on Adderall and how her life has changed for the better ever since she discovered that she didn’t have to take medication to manage her anxiety and ADHD. Sheeva walks us through her journey on Adderall, the reasons she decided to go the natural route, and how she found success medication free. Items in this episode include: Sheeva’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheevafit/ To learn more about Sheeva and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/87 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.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 30min

86 | Foam Rolling - What is it really doing?

Confused about the different opinions on foam rolling? Feel an immense and soothing release when you foam roll? Breaking up tissue adhesions or getting more flexible with foam rolling? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the science behind foam rolling and how foam rolling is a tool for accessing the nervous system. With more scientific literature, the beliefs around foam rolling as a self-myofascial release technique have been revised. They explore foam rolling in the context of pain, restrictions, and proprioception. By exploring these topics, they uncover how foam rolling ties into sensory stimulation, neurochemical feedback, and neural mechanisms, ultimately debunking outdated beliefs about foam rolling and its relations to mechanical fascial release. Tune in to learn more about how you can use the foam roller to optimize your day and exercise with intention and purpose. 15% Discount on Vivobarefoot Shoes! We also mention VivoBarefoot and Intelliroll Flex Foam Roller in this episode. To get your next wide and highly flexible footwear to finally free your feet and optimize how your body moves and feels, use code ‘TOB’ at checkout. To get your next versatile and flexible foam roller that perfectly contours to your body and provides just the right amount of pressure, use code ‘DOCJEN’ at checkout. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 1:45 – Introducing how foam rolling works. 6:33 – Optimal foam roller pressure. 8:00 – Intentional Rolling. 9:45 – Foam rolling and pain. 11:54 – “Things get angry when they don’t have space.” 13:10 – Positive effects of Foam Rolling. 15:27 – Enhancing Proprioception. 16:21 – When you should foam roll? 17:35 – The sensory homunculus. 21:55 – Figuring out the right pressure. 25:23 –  Similar tools to explore. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ Items mentioned in this episode include: TOB Episode 22 w/ Jill Miller: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode22/ Tune It Up Fitness Products: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/self-massage-therapy-balls IntelliRoll Flex Foam Roller (code "DOCJEN" for discount): https://intelliroll.myshopify.com/?rfsn=629552.d5440 For research and full show notes, visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/86 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.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 46min

85 | Clean Up Your Environment To Clean Up Your Health with Allison Evans

When we approach health holistically, it becomes more than diet and exercise. True health encompasses everything in our environmental umbrella, including the chemical toxins we inhale, ingest, and come into contact with. Allison Evans, the co-founder of Branch Basics, takes you on a ride through her PCOS and chronic pain story, unveiling her Aunt Marilee’s secrets to health. By addressing the toxins in her external environment, Allison drove transformative effects within her body. With a particular focus on chemical toxins, Allison deciphers common and reductionist labels in the food and fragrance industry, honing in on the steps you can take to optimize your health and live a chemical-free life. Through her personal healing experiences, she provides scope into motherhood and budgeting, rooting importance in exemplifying and gifting your child with health. Her goal is to provide an ever-changing and true healing experience for others, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to make more optimal decisions. Let’s dive deep into how you might change your life by going toxic-free! Branch Basics Non-Toxic Cleaning - Bonus! Branch Basics is mentioned throughout the episode. To get your next 100% toxic-free cleaner using code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Allison Evans: 1:37 – Allison’s Story. 13:55 – The importance of our environment. 13:55 – What are the toxins to look out for? 19:40 – The Chemical-Free Diet. 24:05 – Kids & their environment. 27:41 – Chemicals are addicting. 28:24 – Motherhood & the most optimal environment. 34:02 – Branch Basics. 39:20 – The “All Natural” Label. 41.48 – Doctors are wowed. 44:05 – Exploring Allison & Branch Basics... About Allison Evans: In high school, Allison was diagnosed with PCOS and suffered chronic, mysterious pain through college. After years of seeing medical specialists and a laundry list of drugs, Allison was desperate for relief and turned to her Aunt Marilee in the Texas Hill Country. After two months at Marilee’s, eating only real food, using safe products, and staying in a healthy home, her life was transformed. Allison was free of pain and got her life back! Eventually, her ovarian cysts disappeared, and she was able to get pregnant naturally...twice! She now lives on a ranch outside of Austin with her husband and two girls, 2 and 4 years old. Items mentioned in this episode include: Branch Basic’s Website: https://branchbasics.com/ (Don't forget to use code "OPTIMAL" at checkout!) To learn more about Allison and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/85 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.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 31min

84 | Slipping Ribs?! Is That Really What's Happening?

Are you feeling excruciating pain around the ribs? Have you been or know anyone diagnosed with slipped ribs? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom begin the conversation by talking into the ribcage and addressing the fear that commonly surrounds diagnostic verbiage, particularly with the use of “slipped” in this context. They explore the literature around the cause of “slipped” ribs, as well as the role and information imaging provides when receiving a referral from a physiotherapist, a medical diagnosis, or a differential diagnosis. By going back to the basics, they provide you with exercises and tips to help you establish support, safety, and stability in the body, ultimately easing and addressing the nervous system systemically. They highlight the significance of listening and addressing your bodily cues, as well as patterning to provide feedback for the nervous system. Dive in to learn more and feel empowered as you drive the internal change your body is craving! PaleoValley Discount: We also mentionPaleoValley throughout the episode. To get your next 100% grass-fed beef stick for a discount usingcode ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 3:03 – Talking into the ribcage 5:20 – Anatomy of slipped ribs. 8:40 – Causes of slipped ribs. 10:41 – What imaging actually tells you. 14:57 – Starting from the basics. 17:08 – The hooking maneuver. 22:40 – The brain & patterning. 24:43 – Gaining internal stability. 27:25 – What to do if rib sensation continues. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/84 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.
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Mar 10, 2021 • 57min

83 | Exploring Psychadelics in Therapy for Healing with Lauren Taus

Ever been curious about psychedelics? Looking to learn more about plant medicine? This episode has got you covered with the healing effects of psychedelics and the therapeutic benefits of drug therapy. Drugs have been stigmatized and have received a bad rep. However, Lauren Taus, psychedelic assisted psychotherapist, sheds light on the healing effects of plant medicine and how appropriate psychedelics can truly be transformative. Lauren explores what psychedelics actually are and the misconceptions around them. Lauren speaks to her perspectives on the legality of drugs and her expertise in MDMA therapy for PTSD and other mental disorders. Through scientific literature and anecdotal perspectives from psychedelic work, she emphasizes its healing effects on trauma and the importance of stepping into our emotions to release suffering. Through her approach to psychedelics, Lauren provides you with considerations upon approaching psychedelics for yourself, and the steps you can take to free yourself from physical manifestations of the mental sufferings you may be holding on to. Tune into this episode to find out how psychedelics and plant medicine may be your key to activating a different perspective, to uncovering meanings and purposes that surround your experiences, and how you can truly discover presence through pure liberation. Coba Board Discount: We also mention the Coba Board throughout the episode. This simple piece of equipment can create massive changes to how you move, the ability to activate your glutes, and through proper strengthening, even help to relieve back pain! To get your next at-home resistance set up for a discount, use code ‘DOCJENFIT’ at checkout. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Lauren Taus: 4:59 – Lauren’s Passion. 6:43 – Lauren’s first Psychedelic experience. 8:32 – Defining Psychedelics. 13:54 – The origins of Psychedelic scepticism. 18:34 – Regulating the stigma around drugs. 22:52 – MDMA Therapy for PTSD. 28:03 – Approaching Psychedelics with a feared mindset. 31:13 – Finding comfort in the unknown. 41:01 – Steps to exploring Psychedelics. 45:51 – Who are Psychedelics for? 55:37 – Exploring more with Lauren. Items mentioned in this episode include: Lauren’s INBodied Life Website: https://www.inbodiedlife.com/ Lauren’s INBodied Life Podcast: https://www.inbodiedlife.com/podcast To learn more about Lauren and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/83 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.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 21min

82 | Rounded Shoulders?! What Should You Do?

Feeling aches and tightness around your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Take a moment to reflect back on the last 24 hours and notice how many different positions you’ve moved into. We tend to find ourselves stagnant in one position for long periods of time. Our bodies crave movement. Doc Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of rounded shoulders and why you find yourself in a rounded position. In 20 minutes, this episode provides insight into how the ribcage, thoracic spine, and shoulders contribute to your posture, as well as how you can change it up and relax into a less tensed and more optimal position. Let’s get moving! 15% off Vivobarefoot Shoes: We also mentionVivoBarefoot Shoes in this episode. To get your next functional and highly flexible footwear to finally free your feet from shoe prison use discount code ‘TOB‘ at checkout. Remember, if you want to feel something different in your feet, or throughout your body, it’s less about adding cushion externally, and more about supporting the body internally. Often, less is more beneficial and VivoBarefooti is the perfect (and stylish) shoe to get back in tune with your body! Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 4:00 – Describing the Anatomy of Rounded Shoulders 5:00 –  What causes chronically rounded shoulders? 6:11 – Exploring your ribcage 8:17 – Exploring your thoracic mobility 12:30 – Muscle Activations 15:20 – Exploring the shoulders 18:03 – Checking back in with yourself To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ Items mentioned in this episode include: Free Week of Jen Health Membership: https://jen.health/freetrial For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/82 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.

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