Spinal Strength
Hosted by Dr. Kern Singh, Spinal Strength dives into the science of performance, health, and recovery—from spine-specific insights to broader wellness topics like supplements, training, and beyond
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5 Exercises You Should Stop Doing After 40 (From a Spine Surgeon) (opens the original)
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Dr. Kern Singh, board certified orthopedic spine surgeon, and co-host Alex Sroka break down the exercises that quietly beat up your joints once you cross 40, and what to do instead. They cover why the behind the neck lat pulldown is a double hit on your shoulders and your cervical spine, what actually happens to the rotator cuff when you load an abducted, externally rotated arm, why the seated torso twist machine shears your discs while training almost nothing, where the back squat goes wrong fo
High Cholesterol Isn't Your Fault. Or Is It? (opens the original)
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Cholesterol gets blamed on diet, but the real picture is more complicated. In this episode, we dig into the tug of war between nature and nurture when it comes to your numbers. We break down how much of your cholesterol profile is written into your genetics versus shaped by the environment you live in and the lifestyle choices you make every day. From family history to daily habits, we separate what you can control from what you can't, and talk through what that actually means for your health. D
The Diet Mistake That's Slowing Your Healing (opens the original)
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Recovery isn't just about rest, it's about what you put on your plate. In this episode, we explore how nutrition impacts spinal health and recovery, from reducing inflammation to supporting tissue repair and bone health. We break down which nutrients matter most after surgery or injury, how diet can influence pain management, and practical, evidence-based tips patients can use to support their body's natural healing process.
CrossFit and HYROX: Two Paths, Different Tradeoffs (opens the original)
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CrossFit and HYROX ask different things of your body and your training. In this episode, we walk through what each one actually demands, the skill work, the community, the competition format, the injury considerations, and the kind of lifestyle each sport tends to require. This isn't about picking a winner. It's about understanding what you're signing up for with each one, so you can figure out what actually fits where you are right now.
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