If you struggle with lower back pain, tightness, or chronic lower back injuries, then check this episode out. Dr. Ryan Hosler joins Dr. Jen to discuss everything low back related, including how they assess the lower back, introduce movement into the lower back, and progressively overload the spine to build strength and resilience. 

If you have lower back pain or you have been told that you need to work on your core, then this episode is for you. Dr. Ryan Hosler joins Dr. Jen to discuss everything about core stability, including what it is, what it isn't, how to self-assess your own core stability, and how to properly progress your core stability training.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about getting better hip mobility, this episode is for you. Dr. Ryan is back on the podcast with Dr. Jen to discuss some important mobility concepts that apply to every joint, give some insight on how we assess hip mobility, and some tips on beginning to work on upgrading your hips. We also chat about hip mobility for squatting. Tune in if you have a hip that needs some love!

Pain is a normal part of being human; we all experience it at some point. Some people experience a lot more of it than others. In this episode, Dr. Jen discusses 3 things that research shows makes us more resilient against chronic pain. Tune in to hear what they are & get a glimpse on why traditional healthcare fails most people in helping them combat chronic pain.

If you're nerdy like Dr. Jen and would like to read the paper discussed in this episode, here's the link to download it:

"Resilience: A New Paradigm for Adaptation to Chronic Pain"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4899321/

In this episode, Jen interviews Dr. Emily Rausch, a chiropractor who specializes in helping pole dancers recover from injuries and build stronger, more resilient bodies. In this episode, you'll learn how (and why) Dr. Emily decided to specialize in working with pole dancers and how she helps pole dancers both online and in-person. Dr. Emily also discusses some of the most common pole injuries she sees and how most pole dancers need to work on strengthening their bodies instead of stretching them.

In this episode, Jen interviews Steph Gaudreau, a strength coach on a mission to help women adequately fuel their fitness pursuits, so they can get strong AF. In this episode, you'll learn some of the most common struggles women deal with when underfueling, how that becomes worse with age, and what you can do to make sure you're fueling enough for your goals. 

In this episode, I invited my husband, Dr. Ryan Hosler, onto the podcast to discuss some of the similarities and differences between chiropractors and physical therapists. We discuss why he became a chiropractor, what chiropractic school is like, what an "adjustment" is, and how a good chiropractor should actually be very similar to a good physical therapist because they both follow research and evidence-based practice guidelines.

If you've ever been told that you're "double-jointed" or have excessive flexibility or you work with people who tend to be hypermobile, then this episode is for you. We're covering the two main things to consider when exercising with hypermobility: control & load management. 

Getting a diagnosis like osteoarthritis (OA) or being told you have "bone-on-bone" or "wear & tear" perpetuates a sense of fragility and can often leave you feeling hopeless and afraid to exercise or load your body. In this episode, we unpack these phrases, why they're harmful, and what you should consider if you've been given this diagnosis or told these things from a healthcare provider. You may be surprised at what the evidence points to!