This week on Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Dr. Taylor Reyes is back for the deeper dive, and we are getting into one of the HARDEST things for us sick chicks in the chronic illness community. Movement. This is not a "just do yoga" episode. This is a real, practical, judgment-free guide to moving your body when your body doesn't always cooperate.

We're diving into:

🛠️ The PT toolbox (manual therapy, cupping, dry needling, scraping, and more)

🍫 How to use movement snacks to get daily exercise

🛋️ Exercises that meet you where you are

🔋 Energy conservation & why exercise doesn't have to look like athleisure and sweat 🏠 Habit stacking to get movement in during your daily activities

If you've ever felt like exercise was designed for someone with a completely different body than yours, then this episode is your permission slip to start anyway. 🤍

xx,

Alex

💬 Comment: What's your favorite low-effort movement snack? Drop it below so we can steal it! 👇

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Intro:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Ask Alex!

00:00:03 Introduction of Dr. Taylor Reyes and the focus on accessible movement

Tools and Philosophy of Physical Therapy:

00:00:21 Different types of physical therapy tools: cupping, manual therapy, and dry needling

00:02:21 Holistic approach to chronic illness management

Strategies for Accessible Movement:

00:03:32 Turning activities of daily living (ADLs) into exercise

00:04:00 Introduction to "Movement Snacks"

00:06:50 Overcoming mental blocks and fear of post-exercise malaise

Conclusion:

00:08:18 Final thoughts and wrap-up

00:09:10 Thank you for listening!

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