The Body Nerd Show

Dr. Sarah Court, DPT busts fitness myths left + right for us this week. There’s enough nonsense about fitness on the internet and swirling through gyms everywhere, so Sarah and I are doing our best t…

If you’ve ever rolled your upper back on therapy balls or have been massaged there - you know the joy that is trigger points. 

In common areas of high tension, it’s not unusual to find a number of kn…

Whether it’s workouts or drinking more water, the science of building rock-solid habits is a lot easier than you think. 

Habits are habits - whether they’re good or bad. 

And starting up a new habit …

From post workout soreness to full on injuries - life (and pain) happens. 

But not all pain is created equal. And waiting it out (so you don’t overdo it) isn’t always the best course of action. 

So h…

Running is awesome - it’s easy, you need very little equipment, and it can be a fantastic outlet for stress. 

But it’s also super common to get injured running. But should you rest? Wait it out? Ice?…

If you flip open any anatomy textbook, you’ll see a lot of red muscle. What it’s missing is a key part: fascia.

While we talked about fascia in my anatomy dissection course in college - for the most …

Tension headaches are a drag. 

And as someone who used to deal with tension headaches and neck pain ALL OF THE TIME, (but doesn't anymore) today’s episode is a roundup of all the things I did to get …

When you’re in pain, it’s hard to think straight. And while it may be tempting to wait it out, a good physical therapist can help you start feeling better fast.

But when should you actually seek the …

Are emotions really held in the hips? Today’s guest has all the reasoning behind why they are. I’m joined by somatic therapist, coach, and educator, Raina LaGrand.

We cover everything from how emotio…

Have you ever been so sore from a workout that you felt it for a few days after? Soreness is the result of working hard (yay!) but the lingering inflammation and impact on how you move is a bummer. 

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Stress can manifest in a number of ways - it might be trouble focusing, difficulty sleeping, or hyper vigilance. But when I also started losing hair by the handful this past year - I knew I needed so…

It's estimated that over 54.4 million people in the US have been diagnosed with arthritis. But does having arthritis mean you have to have pain? (Hint: nope)

In today’s episode, I’m demystifying arth…

Carpal tunnel has become the blanket term for any wrist pain. But the carpal tunnel is a totally normal structure that all of us have.

So why does it hurt and what can you do to prevent it? If you ha…

Better flexibility comes from your brain trusting that you can move safely - not your muscles magically getting longer. 

So why is stretching always recommended when you have pain? And is there somet…

Whether it’s the nebulous days of WFH or the holidays throwing you off track - if you haven’t locked in your workout habits yet, there’s no time like the present. Consistent movement will bring ease …

Going from worried about surgery to pain-free in 6 weeks is not only possible - my guest today made it happen. I truly believe that you can change the unchangeable - and Lisette is a perfect example …

Have you ever heard that muscle memory and muscle confusion are the “secret” to getting stronger? I hope I’m not the only one who imagines tiny brains inside your muscles when you hear “muscle memory…

When doing core work - should you keep your lower back pressed down? Or in neutral? The better question is WHY.

Why are you doing it in the first place? Because when you understand the underlying mec…

If you’re a runner - you know what a pain (literally!) calf tension can be. And even if you don’t run, you’ve probably felt the ache of tightness along the back of your lower leg from time to time. B…

If you took a break from workouts after the gyms closed earlier this year, you might have noticed that things like concentration and sleep got a little bit harder. But what actually happens to your b…