The Future of Fitness: Electrical Stimulation & Neuro-Physical Therapy w/ NeuFit's Garrett Salpeter #458

You know I'm all about solving problems as fast as possible with the least amount of effort, and this episode is about just that. Today, I’m joined by Garrett Salpeter, a brilliant engineer and neuroscientist who started his company, NeuFit, back in 2009 and has not looked back since. We get to the shocking (and deeply healing) truth about direct current therapy, the inspirations behind his new home-use device which I am obsessed with, the Neubie, and go deep on the science of pain – revealing that pain is in fact felt on a much deeper level than what we might associate with it. If you're someone who's dealing with any of the following challenges, I highly recommend you give this one a full attention: plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, shin splints, knee ligament injury, hamstring strain, pulled groin strain, quad or hip flexor, back pain, neck pain – just about anything you can imagine in these categories of pain and injury. And for people who want a Neubie at home, like me, or if you're a pro practitioner that wants to integrate this into your own practice, there is a sweet deal waiting for you. NeuFit is generously offering $1,000 off a Neubie device if you order from neu.fit/luke. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:04:22 — Inspiration for Creating NeuFit The important role that hockey plays in this story Healing injuries with the University of Texas football program  Success story with the Washington Nationals  Testing prototypes and revising the design

00:14:24 — Direct Current Therapy 101 AC vs. DC explanation  How we override the brain’s protective instincts  Neuromuscular ed-education  Structural vs. functional issues  Deep dive on pain mapping  The impact of helping people – positive ripple effect 

00:34:12 — Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Applying direct current without burning the skin What the waveform looks like  Similarity to acupuncture, massage Unpacking the science of pain Garrett explains the biopsychosocial model Mental anguish and other non-physical pains How your body impacts your mind The existence of physical triggers...