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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions.
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475 | Controversy! Do Chiropractic Adjustments Really Realign the Spine? (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom address controversy sparked by a social media post where Doc Jen stated she doesn't seek chiropractic adjustments. They clarify that adjustments don't "realign the spine" or "put bones back into place," explaining that benefits come from reduced tension and nervous system responses. Citing research, they highlight that spinal palpation is unreliable and that similar results can be achieved through mo
474 | What interventions have the best evidence for down-regulating pain sensitivity (breath, sleep, graded exposure, strength, walking) (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore evidence-based strategies to reduce chronic pain sensitivity. They describe pain sensitivity as a "volume knob" in the nervous system that can be turned down through five key interventions: aerobic exercise, strength training, improved sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy, and graded exposure to feared movements. Each approach targets pain from physical and psychological angles. The hosts also highligh
473 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Nutrition, Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom interview nutritionist Thomas DeLauer, who specializes in cognitive nutrition and performance. Thomas shares his journey from corporate healthcare to nutrition advocacy, emphasizing how nutrition and diet impact brain function and mental clarity. He highlights key foods like dark berries, MCT oil, and eggs for cognitive support, discusses metabolic flexibility, and introduces the concept of "energy flux" for improving metabolism
472 | Impact of Sarcopenia: The Muscle You Didn't Know You Were Losing (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. They explain that while muscle mass peaks around age 25 and gradually declines, sarcopenia is not inevitable. Lifestyle factors like inactivity and poor nutrition significantly accelerate muscle loss. The hosts highlight resistance training as the most effective intervention, citing a 12-week study where sarcopenia prevalence dropp
471 | Understanding Breast Implants Illness and Explant Considerations with Dr Robert Whitfield (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom sit down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield, founder of the Sharpe Method. Dr. Whitfield shares his expertise on breast implant illness (BII), explaining how bacterial contamination, biofilm formation, and genetic factors can contribute to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and hormonal disruption. He also explores natural alternatives to breast implants, such as auto
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