Stop Chasing Pain

Welcome back to the continuation of the Stop Chasing Pain mini podcasts! In this episode, Dr. Perry talks about the power of breathing through your nose as opposed to your mouth and what the deal is with mouth taping at night when you sleep. Is it for you? We talk about the physiology of what happens when you breathe through the nose and some things to keep in mind when you want to venture into mouth taping. From a personal standpoint, Dr Perry firmly believes mouth taping at night completely changed his life.  Perhaps it will do the same for you.  Let's go...

In this episode, join us as we talk with new guest, Dr. Stephen A Johnson and recurring guest, Dr. Gary Heir.   This episode dives into the marriage of neurology and neurosurgery with the dental specialty of orofacial pain.   This one's so good, we're skipping (most) highlights and diving right in.  Let's go!  Stephen A. Johnson, MD  Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Chief of Neurosurgery | Community Medical Center Director of Facial Pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia | Department of Neurosurgery | RWJMS Director of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery | Department of Neurosurgery | RWJMS Assistant Professor | Department of Neurosurgery | RWJMS Dr. Johnson earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Neuroscience, graduating Summa Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa Honors. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During his time in Pittsburgh, Dr. Johnson also completed a fellowship in stereotactic neurosurgery under the mentorship of Dade Lunsford, a world-renowned pioneer in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. His training also focused on microvascular decompression surgery under the guidance of Raymond Sekula, a renowned surgeon in the lineage of Peter Jannetta, who initially pioneered the procedure. Dr. Johnson specializes in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, cranial nerve disorders, and spinal neurosurgery and has published both peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in these areas. He utilizes both incision-less Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and traditional open approaches in the management of cranial pathology. Similarly, he offers both minimally invasive and open treatments for degenerative spine diseases. This multi-modal approach enables Dr. Johnson to provide highly customized and effective treatment for each individual patient. Dr. Johnson has a research focus on clinical outcomes after radiosurgery. He sees patients with all spinal conditions, brain tumors, and cranial nerve disorders. Currently, he treats patients at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Community Hospital. A New Jersey native, Dr. Johnson enjoys surf fishing, Italian dining, and traveling with his family. (Bio credit, Rutgers.edu) Gary Heir, DMD  Rutgers Health University Dental Associates - School of Dental Medicine Specialties: Orofacial Pain Academic Appointments:  Clinical Professor, Director Division of Orofacial Pain Interests: Chronic Pain, Headaches, TMD, Orofacial Pain & Lyme Disease An internationally recognized expert in orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders. He is the director of the Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, which performs research and teaches this advanced field of dentistry focusing on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex chronic orofacial pain disorders.  Gary Heir has recently been appointed to the Robert and Susan Carmel Chair in Algesiology at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Over the past decade, Heir played a significant role alongside a committee of national orofacial pain program directors and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain to get orofacial pain recognized as the 12th specialty in dentistry by the American Dental Association in March 2020. He is also the signatory on the application to the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards for recognition of the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the official certifying board for the specialty. Currently, Heir directs the center at the dental school, one of only 12 postgraduate orofacial pain programs in the country accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). He stressed the need for more accredited programs, citing the millions of patients who require treatment but have difficulty finding specialists. In addition to his work at Rutgers, Heir is a highly sought-after lecturer, having delivered nearly 300 presentations on orofacial pain and related subjects in the region, the country and worldwide. He has served on the boards of many professional organizations, including as the president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Orofacial Pain and as a member of CODA and the Council on Dental Education and Licensure. He was appointed by three of New Jersey’s governors for three consecutive terms as a member of New Jersey Governor’s Lyme Disease Commission. Heir has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and abstracts on orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. He also serves as the section editor for Orofacial Pain Neuroscience of The Journal of the American Dental Association.  (Bio credit, Rutgers.edu)   Highlights of this podcast include: Trigeminal neuralgia Common types of patients How to recognize non-dental pain How collaboration with neurology and neurosurgery is synergistic What to look for as a patient   What should you expect from a neurology exam/OFP exam What patients should look for  And so much more... To learn more about Dr. Johnson, visit his bio here.    To learn more about Dr. Heir, visit his bio here.

Welcome back to the continuation of the Stop Chasing Pain mini podcasts! In this episode, I talk about the importance of assessing the eyes and their role in your health, particularly mobility (motion) and stability (control). Dr. Perry shows you the power of looking at the eyes, improving blood flow to the eyes, the nerve supply to the eyes, and a pencil push-up exercise you can do that may be helpful to musculoskeletal pain. Link to YouTube videos for helping the eyes:  https://youtu.be/RdOf-Isk0IU?si=JsNESn8Bzo5ZePFZ  

In this episode, join us as we talk with recurring guest, Annette Verpillot. Founder and creator of PosturePro.    Annette Verpillot is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specializing in restoring the brain-body connection through some of the world’s most advanced rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques. She is the creator of the Posturepro Method which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength and coordination, reducing the risk of injuries, improving energy availability, and boosting athletic proficiency.   Annette’s methods have been taught to health professionals in various fields including osteopathy, physiotherapy, medical, dentistry, and sports training. With years of clinical experience on her side, Annette has achieved exceptional results with clients of different ages and backgrounds (e.g., children, adults, professional athletes, trainers, law enforcement officers, veterans, etc.).   Annette aims to spread awareness about the benefits of proper posture to the greater public. To achieve this goal, she actively participates in research, collaborates with experts in healthcare, and shares her knowledge as a speaker on various platforms.   Highlights of this podcast include: The Brain Pain Management  The Eyes Parkinson's Disease Posture Vestibular System Feet Eye Push-ups Blood pressure Shoes Fascia Diverging eyes Convergence test Jaw Tongue posture Chewing and swallowing Breathing Sleep Primitive Reflexes And so much more... To learn more about Annette, visit her on posturepro.co or on Instagram at @posturepro.  

Welcome back to the continuation of the Stop Chasing Pain mini podcasts! In this episode I talk about the importance of assessing the cervical spine for a mobility (motion) and stability (control) and why the cervical spine will always play a role in chronic pain anywhere in the body.  Follow along and do the cervical range of motion assessment and learn two things you can do that may help. Links to YouTube videso for helping the neck: Mobility: Vagal Lift https://youtu.be/GTOvac2BLw4?si=00sh-7cOF67ShMkU Stability: Rolling Patterns https://youtu.be/UNQUivcLKPg?si=KIoxq78NGlu9zR8z

In this episode, join us as we talk with recurring guest, Coach Dan John. Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games. He also holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon. Dan now gives workshops around the world, writes books, hosts The Dan John Podcast, and works with private clients from all walks of life including professional athletes and military personnel. Highlights of this podcast include: Strength and Conditioning  Online Education Remote training  Information/formation  No movement Language Progressions Principles Snapshots of intensity Vigilant coaching Prehab exercises Recovery Non-negotiables Overloading Bad habits Overthinking Shark bites And so much more... To learn more about Dan, visit him danjohnuniversity.com or on Instagram at @coachdanjohn.  

Episdoe #4 of self-care strategies to feel better. Dr. Perry talks about the #1 stressor for the human nervous system and the #1 breathing technique he teaches to reduce stress.  15-minute show that can change your life. Breathing is the #1 way to control the autonomic nervous system. Are you stuck in fight or flight? This show is for you.  

Welcome back to the continuation of the Stop Chasing Pain mini podcasts! In this episode we are talking about the power of the sternum in healing and recovery from pain. Checking and assessing the sternum may be one of the most powerful things you are ever going to do to help yourself feel better. Listen along and here are some things you learn: Why the stern on matters How to quickly assess the sternum Quick steps to help the sternum feel better Places you may feel pain when the sternum is tender or swollen Eastern and western medicine perspectives on why the sternum is important Combine this with working the naval and thoracic inlet you learned in the prior mini podcast episodes and get ready to feel better  Have fun with your sternum! 

In this episode, join us as we talk all things hydration with Tracy Duhs, author of Hydrate.  Modern Wellness advocate. Hydration expert.  Educator, Experience maker. Community builder. Tracy believes that optimal health is a fundamental right for all humanity, not just a privilege for a select few. Helping people activate their vitality and feel alive has been Tracy’s lifelong mission. Growing up in a missionary home cultivated her profound sense of compassion and her desire to educate on the simple foundations needed to look and feel our best. By the time she was 15, Tracy had already begun her undergraduate education in medicine. At 16, Tracy shadowed a missionary doctor working in an indigenous village in Guatemala, where she gained hands-on surgical and medical training. The time she spent there opened her eyes and enlarged her heart, to the need for holistic wellness education and foundations. After her experience in Guatemala, Tracy decided to forgo a traditional allopathic medical career in favor of one that focused on regenerative care and education. When Tracy became a mother, her professional path took a personal turn. Her first child, Grace, was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroid and alopecia universalis at the age of two. Emboldened by her daughter’s struggle, Tracy began her journey into hydration education by pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of biogenetics as well as shadowing doctors from all around the globe to learn their different approaches to disease. It was through these experiences that Tracy became passionate about hydration as she learned the power hydration has to transform overall health and wellness in all people. Today, Tracy works as a modern wellness advocate specializing in the restorative powers of intelligent hydration. She has parlayed her wealth of experience and knowledge into a multi-dimensional career in wellness advocacy and education, starting with her podcast, HYDRATE. Tracy frequently consults large corporations and hotels to help build and facilitate wellness experiences. She also serves as the Director of the International Brain Summit. Tracy is the founder of the Sanctuary Wellness Experience in San Diego and co-founder of Hydrate at the Sanctuary. Highlights of this podcast include: The 9 pillars of health Frequency of water  Vortexed water Sleep Connection Biohacking and hydration  Muscle testing and hydration  Lymph and hydration  Water absorption  Quality of water Structured water All water is not created equal  Self-love, self-talk  Dehydration and disease Proper vessels for water Clean water project And so much more... To learn more about Tracy, visit her at: tracyduhs.com or @tracyduhs on Instagram. and @accessconsciousness.  

It's here! Mini-podcast episode number two where we are covering areas of the body that often get overlooked but we check on everyone that makes a huge difference in your healing. What's #2: Thoracic Inlet/Outlet (The collarbone) This is one of the most important and neglected areas in the human body that you need to start observing and taking care of. In this his episode we go over what anatomy and physiology lives in that region what to look for. Learn self care tactics you can do to help it function better. Short, simple, powerful, and life changing. This is probably one of the most powerful things you can do to help yourself heal. Lets go...