Feeling tingling or numbness around the neck area? Been diagnosed with a herniation? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the different types of herniations, where it’s most prevalent around the neck, what symptoms correlate with the diagnosis, and contributing factors to the nerve-related symptoms. They explain nuances surrounding the herniation diagnosis, debunk myths about neck herniations and nerve-related symptoms, and provide their best tips to navigating your symptoms at home. Tune in!

Barefoot Mini Course:

Have you trained your feet? DocJen is introducing her brand new 14-day barefoot mini course that comprises 10 minute videos that assess the foot and ankle complex, how it works together and why you might be falling into specific pain patterns. Each week will end with a solid flow of exercises to help understand your bare feet and get them working and moving again. Our feet are our foundation, affecting the achilles, knee, hips, and lower back. Join us and strengthen those feet! You can even grab a speicial discount using code OPTIMAL10 at checkout!

What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

02:31 - Where do people experience disc herniations most?

06:10 - Is stretching with herniations the best?

08:47 -  Anatomy of the spinal vertebrae

11:56 - Nerve related symptoms & seeing a physical therapist

14:30  - Contributing factors to cervical disc herniation

16:50 - How to set up your neck for success

20:02 - How to promote stability

22:08 -How targeting below the neck can help the neck

26:07 - Breathing against resistance

27:13 - Shoulder blade awareness

27:47 - What did Dr. Dom’s dad do for his cervical herniation

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