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The Optimal Health Guide is a podcast from Vance Physical Therapy & Wellness designed to help you understand your body, reduce pain, and move toward lasting health.
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E34- When Should You Wait… and When Should You Act? (opens the original)
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When Should You Wait… and When Should You Act? Not every ache or pain needs immediate treatment. Sometimes your body simply needs time to heal. But sometimes waiting can make recovery more difficult. In this episode of The Optimal Health Guide , physical therapist Josh Vance explains how to recognize the difference. Josh discusses when it's appropriate to give your body time, when persistent symptoms deserve attention, and why fear often keeps people from taking the first step toward recovery. Y
E33- Do You Really Need an MRI? (opens the original)
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Do You Really Need an MRI? When pain doesn't go away, many people assume the next step is an MRI. But is it? In this episode of The Optimal Health Guide , physical therapist Josh Vance explains when MRI imaging is helpful, when other tests may be more appropriate, and why a good diagnosis starts with asking the right question—not simply ordering the most advanced scan. You'll learn: • Why people often ask for MRIs • What an MRI actually shows • Why MRIs aren't always the first step • The differe
E32- Can Nerves Heal? (opens the original)
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Can Nerves Heal? Hearing that you have a nerve injury can be frightening. Will it heal? Will you need surgery? Will things ever get back to normal? In this episode of The Optimal Health Guide , physical therapist Josh Vance explains what actually happens after a nerve injury, why every injury is different, and why many people have more reason for hope than they realize. Josh discusses: • How peripheral nerves heal • Why some injuries recover faster than others • The difference between mild and s
E31- Is It Really a Nerve Problem? (opens the original)
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Is It Really a Nerve Problem? Numbness. Tingling. Burning. Weakness. Those symptoms can make you wonder whether you have a pinched nerve, but symptoms alone don't always tell the whole story. In this episode of The Optimal Health Guide , physical therapist Josh Vance explains how healthcare providers determine whether a nerve is actually involved. Josh walks through what he looks for during a physical examination, why nerve symptoms can sometimes be misleading, and when technology such as EMG an
E30- Don't Ignore Numbness and Tingling (opens the original)
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Don't Ignore Numbness and Tingling Most people have experienced numbness or tingling at some point. Maybe your hand falls asleep. Maybe your foot tingles after sitting too long. But what happens when those symptoms keep coming back? In this episode of The Optimal Health Guide , physical therapist Josh Vance explains what your nerves actually do, why numbness and tingling occur, and why these symptoms shouldn't simply be dismissed as a normal part of getting older. Josh also discusses how nerve p
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