The Modern Desk Jockey
We all have to earn a living, but sometimes, we don’t think of the effects sitting for an extended period of time has on our physical well being. Welcome to The Modern Desk Jockey, providing you with healthy solutions for the desk worker. Our conversations with industry professionals and topic based discussions are guaranteed to keep you active for a healthy, more effective work week.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2018
#045: Understanding Your Shoulder Pain
Desk Jockeys commonly suffer from shoulder pain and you need a plan of attack to prevent this overuse strain. By understanding the cause and implementing the solutions, shoulder pain will not hinder …
#044: Work From Home Ergonomics Made Simple
Proper ergonomics should not be exclusive to an office and should extend to wherever you work from, whether it be your home or the neighborhood coffee shop.
Most of the concepts on proper ergonomics …
#043: Spinal Hygiene To Prevent Spinal Decay with Dr. Tabor Smith
Dr. Tabor Smith is on a mission to help desk jockeys prevent spinal decay and degeneration with some easy to perform strategies and treatments. 85% of the U.S. population is suffering from early ons…
#042: Proper Sleep Positions, Mattress Selection, and Pillow Talk
The do's and don'ts for selecting a mattress, sleep positions, and a little pillow talk to improve your health and performance. This topic is one of the most requested presentations corporations ask …
#041: The Endurance Sport Enthusiast Desk Jockey with Nick Stump
Nick Stump of Fleet Feet discusses foot biomechanics and shoe details for the endurance athlete and how to transition from the desk to sport without causing injury.
Nick also discusses the HOVR techn…
#040: Complimentary Access To Our Ergonomics Learning Center
Our Ergonomics Learning Center is helping many companies and desk workers achieve health and wellness. Listen to the episode to find out how it makes a difference and receive free access to the learn…
#039: Interview with Ergonomics Specialist Darcie Jaremey
5 need-to-know tips that optimize your desk and chair to prevent pain and injury.
Also, Darcie provides us with an Infographic on the best practices for you stand-up desk workers. You won't want to m…
#038: Dead Butt Syndrome
Find out what the pain in your hip may actually be, how it is caused, how to test for the cause of it, and fix it!
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Also, if you are a professio…
#037: The Research Supports Chiropractic with Dr. Jeff Langmaid
Dr. Jeff Langmaid of The Evidence Based Chiropractor reveals two key studies that show the effectiveness for two of the most common conditions of the desk jockey. The proof is there that Chiropractic…
#036: Posture Correction Using The Upright Pro Trainer Wearable
Upright Technologies discusses the effects of posture and how their affordable and extremely effective Upright Pro Trainer can achieve posture correction for you.
This easy-to-implement wearable is a…
#035: The Three Body Preparation Drills that will spare your Back, Neck and Shoulders
3 simple ways to integrate body preparation drills into your daily routine.
Performing the Sternum Up, Power Zone and Abdominal Brace can be applied to any movement or activity and prevent low back, …
#034: Meditation Made Easy in the Workplace, with Monty Moeller
Heralded as the first computer-controlled VibrAcoustic therapy that actually trains the brain to relax, the Theracoustic VibrAcoustic Wellness System™ makes it possible for even the busiest minds to …
#033: NFL Combine and Personal Health
What does the NFL Combine have to do with Desk Jockeys? Today I talk about the NFL Combine, where Top Executives, Coaching Staffs, Player Personnel Departments and Medical Personnel from all 32 NFL …
#032: Is Your Foot Pain Plantar Fasciitis?
One of the most common causes of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, which runs across the bottom of your foot — co…
#031: Your Cholesterol Matters Less Than You Think
The Cholesterol Hypothesis is the prevailing theory on why human beings develop heart disease.
It goes something like this; elevated total cholesterol and, especially, elevated LDL cholesterol, is th…
#030: Efficient and Effective Exercise Options at Your Workplace
Julie Weidenfeld, Corporate Fitness Expert, details easy and super effective exercises and other programs you can implement at your workplace.
Also, the concept of "Fitness Snacking" is discussed and…
#029: Recommendations for Airplane Travel with Low Back Pain
Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their life and one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
O…
#028: Personal Financial Wellness can Reduce Office Stress
Dave Jacobson is a Financial Coach with the same vision of helping individuals improve their overall wellness. He works with individuals and corporations to help improve their financial health. One …
#027: How a Pick Pocket Fixed My Low Back Pain
George Costanza suffered from back pain due to his huge wallet in his back pocket. It’s not just a comedic skit, it’s a real issue!
In this episode I share how sitting on your wallet causes poor post…
#026: The Real Indicator of Performance for the Desk Jockey, interview with Erick Hathorn
Erick Hathorn distills out the one true indicator of work performance.
In addition, Erick provides some insights in this interview on work engagement and two can't-miss book recommendations.
Find lin…