What should you actually do once you've found a professional in applied neurology?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about what you can do as a client to take control of your own health and performance. I discuss common mistakes and misconceptions, what to share about your health and fitness history, why your mindset matters, the importance of doing your homework, how to find a good practitioner, the invisible effects of metabolic health, how much education you really need, and more.  I share stories of an athlete that couldn't fix his tight hamstring, a first session where a 45 minute history-taking led to a 5 minute breakthrough, and of how my own experience with mold toxicity has informed how I think about being in the client's shoes.  While this episode is geared towards those seeking or working with a practitioner to help with their pain, mobility, and fitness, there are also a ton of valuable takeaways for the professional on how to best serve your clients. 

Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode!

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What if you have a loss of sensation somewhere in the body?  Or are known in your household as the clumsy one that bumps into things all the time?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the parietal lobe and how it relates to movement, sensory input, rehabilitation and spatial awareness. I discuss the importance of sensory processing, why sensory training sometimes goes nowhere, and why the parietal lobe may be the key to improving movement and sensation, and reducing pain.  I discuss the neuroanatomy of the parietal lobe, related higher order systems, and common history findings that indicate the parietal lobe.  I then tie it all together to come up with assessments, stimuli, drills and stacks that target the parietal lobe to improve sensation and movement, and decrease pain.  This episode touches on proprioception, concussions, spatial awareness, left-right discrimination, dyslexia, the 8 Levels model, the cerebellum, spinal injury, visual drills, changes in body weight, gait testing, dual-tasking, sensory stimulation, manual techniques, stacking, juggling, ground-based movement, and more. 

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What if your back pain isn't an issue with the spine at all?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the spine and how spinal mobility relates to pain, movement, and neural processing.  I go over common history findings and assessments that indicate issues with the spine.  I also go over findings that look like they indicate the spine, but may actually be visceral referred pain from internal organs or processing issues in higher order systems. I address common misconceptions and poor practices regarding spinal health and the importance of addressing root causes.  Finally, I give the listeners ideas and resources on how to improve spinal mobility for a better neural network, less pain, and better movement.  This episode covers topics such as deep tendon reflexes, gait analysis, sensory testing, bilateral muscle weakness, gut health, breathing, the parietal lobe, posture, neck injuries, nerve glides, vestibular drills, steel clubs, and more.

Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode!

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What if strength training isn't improving your posture?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the neurology of posture.  I discuss why posture is so commonly misunderstood, why higher order systems cannot be ignored with regard to posture, and how to assess postural problems from an applied neurology perspective.  I talk about the importance of vision, balance, and movement in defining posture, as well as address structural issues from birth or lifestyle, and in doing so I make the case that posture and higher order neurological systems are inherently connected.  With that knowledge, I then provide a framework for analyzing posture from a more holistic vantage point.  From gait assessments to vision drills and even understanding why a hearing deficit may be causing bad posture, this episode is everything you need to know and probably aren't hearing about with regard to posture.

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In this episode, Alisha returns to the podcast and joins me as we speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners. 

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What if aquatic training could turbo-charge your recovery?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about aquatic training and how I would often use it to aid in recovery, reduce inflammation and improve many facets of movement like strength, coordination, mobility, endurance, and more.  I discuss how aquatic training and the Burdenko Method were a formative part of my movement education and outline what makes aquatic training unique from a movement perspective.  I also breakdown aquatic training methods from an applied neurology perspective, and discuss how it can improve range of motion and create a more supportive environment for movement after injury, but also how it can adversely affect the vestibular system and create issues in certain situations.  I talk about how I would use aquatic training for athletes, as well as some of the programming ideas in the Burdanko method that set it apart.  Aquatic training is not your grandmother's water aerobics, and even though I have moved away from it for practical reasons, I encourage everyone to experiment with this modality to this day.  

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In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss:   

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Could your lymphatic system actually be the cause of your muscle pain?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about the lymphatic system and how this often overlooked system is intimately tied to circulation, immune-response, muscle tone, sympathetics, breathing, mobility, recovery, and more.  I discuss the function and anatomy of the lymphatic system, why good lymphatic function is so important, and some practical techniques that you can use to mobilize the lymphatic system and decrease tightness and pain. I tell a story about how lymphatic drainage techniques helped me with persistent back pain and talk about how to know if lymphatic mobilization techniques are working.  I also talk about why I think many of the products marketed around the lymphatic system are overrated, what is actually happening with trampolines and vibration plates in terms of lymphatics, and why cardio, movement, breathing, and manual techniques are all you really need for the vast majority of cases. 

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In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and borrow a popular concept from the kettlebell community to tell stories about some surprising and unexpected benefits of applied neurology training. 

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