Welcome to The MoveU Podcast, where we believe that there are 4 pillars to a pain-free life: movement, alignment, mindset, and recovery. In today's episode, we will dive deep into each pillar individually.
1. Alignment
Ensure total body alignment by understanding optimal joint positions in various postures and movements. Strive for joint centration to balance forces, preventing uneven wear that leads to pain and injury. At MoveU, alignment training exercises enhance joint ranges and postures for deeper alignment awareness.
2. Mindset
Embrace the "Fix Yo Shit" mentality, taking control of well-being by recognizing that chronic pain often stems from lifestyle choices. Empower yourself to actively learn about your body and its mechanics, viewing pain as a signal for growth.
Cultivate a mindset that sees pain not as an enemy but as a guide to what your body needs.
3. Movement
Engage in functional movements mirroring day-to-day activities, like squat, lunge, hinge, push, pull, rotation, and step. Performing these movements in alignment enhances muscle strength, mobility, and overall efficiency in posture, movement, and fitness.
4. Recovery
Dedicate a phase to mental and physical restoration, incorporating tools like stretching, foam rolling, massage, acupuncture, cold immersion, nutrition, heat, laser, TENS, infrared, and LED therapy. While medical procedures such as PRP therapy, stem cells, and surgeries are recovery options, approach the healthcare system with caution due to its complexity and potential costs.
Each of these corners plays a vital role in our lives, and at times, we may find ourselves devoting more attention to one over the others. However, the true essence lies in striking a harmonious balance between them to attain a pain-free life.