Living Max Health

https://youtu.be/1cHVCUKjVXgLiving healthy is not an easy feat!But it is critical to achieving the best version of yourself possible.Join me with Ken Newbill from New Bill of Health located in Charlotte, NC while we discuss the Principles, Practice, & Mindset of Living Healthy.Join the conversation!

Keeping your immune system strong is one of the key elements to healthy living and aging. Everyday we are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that have just as much of a right to be on the planet as we do. Some of these pathogens are even good for our body and keep the internal terrain of our body able to handle the ongoing barrage of stressors that want to bring us down. In this episode I will talk about the immune system and how we can get and stay strong each day, reduce missed work days and live our best life possible. Understand how to recover quickly from colds, flu and other immune stresses. Teach your immune system to get stronger as you age. Strengthen your body.  Join the conversation!

Its amazing how many universal principles apply to the human body. Are you moving towards better health? or are you aging faster than you should? There are decisions we all need to make daily about what were going to eat, how were going to exercise and how many hours we sleep. The cumulative actions we take will determine the quality of our life and health. Your body requires regular attention. What new actions and choices will you start taking today? Decide to make your health a priority! Invest in your well being! Join the conversation!

Invest in the wellbeing of your body. Be PROACTIVE, Not Reactive Aging is expensive. It takes time and money to be healthy If you dont have money, you must use time. Make DAILY deposits into your wellness investment account!! Join the conversation

Bodies need to be both flexible and stable. An imbalance between these two can lead to long-term body issues if not corrected! It’s never too late to take control of your own health. To start aging better. To live pain-free. Why wait one more day? Start living as the best version of you!

Have an old injury that you aren’t paying attention to anymore? As you age, those injuries can come back to haunt you. It’s never too late to take control of your own health. To start aging better. To live pain-free. Why wait one more day? Start living as the best version of you!

Living at your ideal weight is critical to healthy aging at any age. Understand how to maintain the best weight for YOUR body. Activity Motion Flexibility Strength Posture body composition Ideal Weight.

Join my discussion of the doubt avoidance bias and how you can live and age healthier in your life.

Come join the conversation about LivingMaxHealth and learn how you can live your best life!

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise. How nice it is that we can put on a good pair of shoes and head out the door? It’s so convenient and easy, but is it enough to just hit the road? When I first started running, I didnt understand that HOW I was running mattered. The surface I run on, the shoes I was wearing and my running gait all matters!  Running is not healthy for some people. This podcast will help you understand the art of running, what you can do to reduce injuries while running and whether running is right for you. Come join the conversation!!

What is Crossfit? And is it for you?

When I was 24,  I ran the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC. Little did I know that through the training, it was going help me understand how to care for my knees and my entire body.  Your knees, hips and shoulders are probably the most easily injured parts of your body besides spinal injuries. It is not uncommon for people to have double knee replacements or double hip replacements. All of this wear and tear is eventually going to catch up with some of us. Join the conversation where we will discuss the knees and how to reduce injuries and future problems.

Are you ready to take your HEALTH to the next level? How do you want to show up in the next 10 years, 20 years, 50 years? Take action consistently. Build your wellness investment account Decide that you want to be healthy and age your best. Just get er done! The past does not equal the future. Make your life and health AMAZING!

Everyday we make choices about how we are going to live our life. Some of those choices are done consciously and some of our choices are done out of habit. Begin to choose health and a better quality of life. Raise your standards! Periodically throughout my year, I evaluate and set new goals and intentions. Ultimately I want you to live a great life. Strengthen your decision making muscles. Fill your mind with empowering knowledge. Be Bold!

 When it comes to maximizing physical and mental potential, Aly Faber is your secret weapon to success. With over 15 years of expert testing and development, she offers a world class online training program that maximizes athletic performance in minimum time. Her goal is to create better, stronger, and more mobile individuals whether it be to combat aging, maximize effort as a weekend warrior, or maximize performance for elite athletes.  The Stretch Lady offers in-person training and virtual online coaching for all skill levels, designed to maximize performance in minimum time.  The online format makes it easy and fun to stretch your way towards better overall athletic ability, mobility, injury prevention, recovery, and maximum regeneration. Aly is a Sports-Specific Thai Yoga Therapist and has a BS in Communications from Florida State University. Her certifications also include CBP, CMP, E-RYT and YACEP. To Contact Aly Faber: Website:     TheStretchLady.com  YouTube :  The Stretch Lady Facebook:  TheStretchLady Instagram: @TheStretchLady Giveaway: Free Evaluation or Mini Session To receive a Free Trial of the TSL Program use code:  LivingMax

Use Chiropractic to stay healthier in your life! Chiropractic boosts your immune system and improves athletic performance. Chiropractic is about so much more than back and neck pain relief. The first Chiropractic patient was deaf and got his hearing back in 1895. His name was Harvey Lillard. In the 1990 landmark case, Wilks vs AMA, the American Medical Association was charged in the federal court of appeals with an attempt to contain and eliminate the chiropractic profession… and lost!! They were found guilty You deserve better healthcare! Chiropractic changes lives! Join the conversation!

Do YOU feel good in your own body? It’s never too late to take control of your own health. Start aging better. Live pain-free. Why wait one more day? Start living as the best version of you! Join the conversation

What are you doing to manage the stress in your life? Calm your mind. Release stress and tension. Be comfortable, being uncomfortable. Adopt an empowering mindset. Audit the conversation in your mind. Manage your time better. Breathe Deeply. Join the conversation.

Join my interview with Dr. Pat Kennedy as we discuss aging, and the quality of our health. Dr. Kennedy swam butterfly in the 1984 Olympics and discusses his journey to becoming an olympic athlete. He has been a practicing doctor of chiropractic for close to 30 years and is a national speaker at many state conventions on health and wellness. His expertise includes the effect of stress on the brain and nerve system, digestion, nutrition, biomechanics, fitness, functional anatomy and physiology.  He currently lives and practices in Salem, Virginia 

The positioning of your body matters! Throughout your life,  your body will gradually wear down. Learn to be more aware of the invisible forces around you that are effecting your health. Join the conversation!

I want to take you on a journey as I help my 16 year old son recover from a fever and total immune crash without meds. Were you ever taught how to take care of your body when your immune system is down? Most of us were taught to use OTC or prescription meds for cold, flu, fever and body aches. We can teach our body to be healthier and stronger. You must teach your body to fight for itself. Join the conversation! PS: This is actually my first episode:))

Our ability to grow nutritious food is at risk. The quality of our fruits and vegetables is declining. Our body is having a hard time absorbing the nutrients in our food. The amount of crap, engineered food is growing out of control. More and more we are seeing people in our office who are overweight and yet they’re malnourished. Whats happening to our food? Eating is also only half of the equation. The other half is how your body is functioning. How you digest, absorb and eliminate your food is essential to the health and nourishment of your body. This effects all of us. Join the conversation!!

Develop a healthy mindset. Develop healthy habits. For your health to get better, you must take ACTION! Consistency is the answer. When you consistently take action and build healthy habits, you will transform your body and life. Go take action right NOW!

 Dr. Lamantia is recognized as one of the foremost experts on non-surgical Scoliosis care. In 2008 Dr. Lamantia Graduated with a Master’s Degree in Neuropsychology Rehabilitation and earned his Diplomate status in Chiropractic Neurology in 2006. Dr. Lamantia is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.  Dr. Lamantia is heavily involved in the field as a founding member of the conservative orthopedic group (SOSORT), the Science Advisor for the non-profit Scoliosis Care Foundation, and certified Schroth Method practitioner and Spinecor Bracing specialist. Dr. Lamantia’s background led him to Co-Found the Scoli-fit Method and Scoliosis Systems LLP, a leading company in non-surgical scoliosis treatment. Scoliosis Systems LLP currently has 17 locations across the US and utilizes chiropractors as the primary provider of early intervention, comprehensive neuro-musculoskeletal diagnoses and indicated treatment. Dr. Lamantia currently practices in the New York Office for Scoliosis Systems LLP and is an Adjunct Faculty member with New York Chiropractic College where he teaches Postgraduate Education in Scoliosis and Neurology. From 2016-2018 Dr. Lamantia has taught the Neurology portion of for the Upper Cervical Diplomate and is the author of a disciplinary seminar series on the Evaluation and Management of Scoliosis for the non-surgical provider.   www.scoliosissystems.com Youtube Channel  Facebook Page

I was invited to present to 300 or so Exercise Science students at UNC Charlotte who are pursuing healthcare as a career. Listen in as I share my 30+ years in healthcare. The future of healthcare is going to be dependent in part by the quality of our professionals. Join the conversation!

In life we are either preparing for a dark day as Coach John Wooden once said or are we waiting until tragedy hits before we act. To the degree you can prepare events, you can anticipate problems that will occur with your body and health. Just as a plane mechanic goes through a checklist before flight or you warm up before exercise, preparation is key! Start to look ahead in your life and think about what you can do to be more prepared for aging. Join the conversation! 

Join my conversation with Dr Lauren Pepper who is the Functional Medicine expert at Innovation Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. Are you looking to lose some weight and having trouble shedding those extra pounds? What we have been taught about the human body when it comes to our weight needs updating. The growing field of Functional Medicine is at the front of the charge as it pertains to the quality of our biochemistry. We have the knowledge and technology to understand how to measure the health of YOUR individual biochemistry and how to optimize your metabolic systems for a better life.

With all the joys of a new baby, one not-so-enjoyable experience that comes along with pregnancy, is back pain. In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf explains the Top 3 Ways To Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy. The biggest thing to understand about back pain and pregnancy is that, as your baby grows, your body begins to have an imbalanced distribution of weight. This extra weight can make you want to arch your back more than usual. It is important to keep your body in the most upright and vertical position possible, throughout your pregnancy. When standing up, to give your back some relief, you can place your body into “anatomical rest position.” You can do this by standing 6” away from a wall or flat surface, and placing your buttocks, shoulders and head flat to the wall. This can also be done sitting down as well, by placing your back against a flat surface. Using tools to give your body support can also help to relieve your back pain during pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant her body releases a hormone called relaxin, which relaxes the ligaments around the lower back and pelvic area. Belly belts or pregnancy belts help support this area as your baby grows, and can relieve some of the pressure and pain. Other tools that can help give your body support include lumbar pillows and sitting wedges. The third way you can relieve back pain during pregnancy is to do start early in your pregnancy doing regular strength oriented exercises (such as core and leg exercises) that will give your body the support it needs to carry the weight of your baby. Other movement exercises like the cat stretch and child’s pose can help expand your pelvic tilt and take pressure off your lower back, ultimately relieving your back pain. When beginning to manage your back pain during pregnancy, you want to make sure you’re managing your day-to-day movements, positioning, and activities, and doing what you can to make yourself comfortable. Watch this video to learn more about the Top 3 Ways To Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy, and have the best pregnancy possible!

Think you might have a herniated disc? In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf dives into what the symptoms of a herniated disc are. To understand what the symptoms of a herniated disc are, we must first know about the disc. The disk is comprised of the nucleus and the annulus. Overtime, the thickness of the disc begins to shrink as a natural process; but what happens with a herniation, is the disc itself becomes damaged and begins to tear from the inside out. As it tears, the center of the disc pushes out towards the wall of the disc. If there are nerves nearby this site, the disc will begin to put pressure on the nerve. As the disc begins to protrude and put pressure on nerves, a number of things can happen to that nerve. It can be stretched, twisted, or compressed, and once nerves are affected or irritated, your body can experience the effects in the form of pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms in various parts of the body. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms in your arms or legs, it could be an indicator of a herniated disc. To find out if you have a herniation, the best step to take is to get a MRI to see if there is any protrusion in the spine and on the discs. When you understand what condition you have, it becomes much easier to treat it. Watch this video to learn more about the symptoms of a herniated disc!

In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf goes over the Spine’s Anatomy to help us better understand how to care for the body. The spine consists of many parts that work together to allow it to move as well as send messages from our brain to the rest of the body. The first components that make up the spine are the bones, discs, and branching nerves. These nerves are connected to the spinal cord, which runs down the middle of the spine and is responsible for sending messages from the brain, through the spine, and to the rest of the body. Ligaments are responsible for holding the spine together. The bumps on the backside of the spine is called the Spinous Process All parts of the spine are interlocked and function together, allowing the body to move and other body parts to receive messages from the brain correctly. By understanding the anatomy of the spine and the importance of each component, we can better understand how we can take care of the body for the rest of our lives. Watch this video to learn more about the spines anatomy and the importance of each component, so that you can start taking care of your spine properly!

Have you experienced numbness in your fingers? You may have something more going on within the body than you think… Dr. Brad explains the Top 3 reasons you might have numbness in your hands and fingers. Numbness is one of the four primary signs of nerve irritation ( Pain, Numbness, tingling, weakness). This nerve irritation can occur in the wrist and hand, but more often than not, the problem can be traced further up in the nervous system–at the elbow, shoulder, or even at the neck. The base of the neck is more prone to injury than other parts of the body. With the head weighing 10-15lbs and sitting on the neck, improper posture puts pressure on the nerves at the base of the neck, and can cause a quicker degeneration in this area. Degeneration and pressure or irritation of nerves can lead to numbness in the hands and fingers. Continuous pressure from consistent bad posture can cause lasting injuries if left uncorrected. It is important to consider your posture and placement of your head in relation to your shoulders, when experiencing tingling in your hands. Other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and more serious conditions that cause a biochemical change in the body (such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis) can also lead to numbness in the hands and fingers. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Brad Wolf, about the Top 3 Reasons For Numbness In Your Fingers, and how you can get rid of this symptom!

Are you sitting at your desk all wrong? If you are consistently working at a desk and sitting for long periods of time, … after days, weeks, and months, it will take a toll on your body, if you aren’t doing it properly. In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf goes over 4 things you can do while working at a desk to make sure you’re taking care of your body. Begin to be aware of your posture at your desk, especially if you tend to slouch. In the moment, slouching might not seem like it has much effect on your body. Yet over time, if you are consistently in a slouching position, you may experience problems in your body from repetitive bad habits. The second thing is to incorporate exercise into your workday. Many people set aside specific time to exercise, before, during or after work. By incorporating simple exercises into your workday, you can accomplish the equivalent of a full workout by the time your workday is finished! By taking just 2-5 minutes out of every hour to do different exercises during your workday, (on top of your normal workout routine), you can combat the wear-and-tear that impacts your body while sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Another general guideline to follow while in an office setting is: Sit, Stand, Move. Our bodies are meant to move and suffer when were in one position for too long. By bringing movement into your day, in combination with sitting and/or standing at your desk, your body can stay healthier and more active while helping to avoid stiffness, pain and injury. The last guideline to follow, is to be proactive in taking care of your body by preparing it. We prepare our body with strengthening exercises–working on your core, legs, and other body parts. With better preparation, the body will be able to endure sitting for long periods of time. Watch this video to learn how you might be sitting at your desk wrong, and the 4 things you can do about it!

In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf discusses how to handle back injuries, so that you can live your best life possible. To understand how to handle your back injuries, you must first understand the body’s need for symmetry. Though the body is not perfectly symmetrical, we want our body’s to have as much symmetry as possible. When someone has a back injury, imbalances and structural asymmetries start to occur in the body, which can worsen your condition if not corrected. By positioning the body where it has the most balance and symmetry as possible, we can begin to relieve pressure being placed on the back injuries. Be aware of not overarching your back, or rounding in a slouch, and be sure to correct your posture to start to relieve the pressure that can build up from back injuries. Once the positioning of the back is addressed, you want to give support to the lower back and bring down the inflammation. Back braces can help give support to the lower back, but should not be relied on for long-term fixes. Ice packs are another tool you can use, that will help to bring down the inflammation around the injury. As you get the support your back needs and the inflammation around the injury down, you want to begin to track your movements. Be aware of any activity or position in which you may not be moving your body in a balanced, symmetrical way. Begin to work towards moving your body in a more balanced and symmetrical manner. By improving your body symmetry, giving your back the support it needs, bringing the inflammation down, and tracking your body’s movements, you can begin to heal your back injury. Follow along with Dr. Brad Wolf as he explains how to handle your back injury so that you can work towards healing your back injury and living your best life possible!

What is spinal fusion surgery and why is it dangerous? As with many surgeries, spinal fusion surgery comes with many consequences. In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf explains what spinal fusion surgery is, and why it should only be considered as a last resort. The spine consists of 24 moveable bones (vertebrae) that are joined together by discs that lie between the bones. These discs allow the spine to move and bend. There is a degenerative process that happens in our spine as we age and partake in different activities throughout our life. This has an impact on how well our bodies function. If the spine goes through this degenerative process at a quicker rate than normal, due to accidents and injuries, bad posture and poor lifestyle choices, these larger spinal damages can result in requiring spinal fusion surgery as the spine degenerates over time. When spinal fusion surgery is performed, the disc between the damaged spine is taken out, and the bones are then fused together and secured by a metal rod and screws. As you can imagine, fusing the bones together decreases the mobility of the spine. Spinal fusion surgery reduces potential future treatment options, once performed, and must be managed for the rest of your life. Spinal fusion surgery is permanent. There are things you can do now, to help preserve your spine and prevent you from spinal fusion surgery in the future. By being aware of what is causing wear-and-tear on your spine and discs, you can reduce the degeneration and begin to reestablish the proper mechanics of your spine. Watch this video to learn more about the dangers of spinal fusion surgery, and what you can do to prevent having it down the road!

Are you experiencing numbing and tingling in your arms? In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf discusses the root problem and what you can do to get rid of these symptoms in your arms. Numbness or tingling in your arms can be traced back to your nerve system – this happens when your nerves are irritated, stretched or compressed. The nerves that travel to your arms begin at the base of the neck and travel all the way to your hands. Damage here can put pressure on the nerves exiting the spine and can cause tingling, numbness, pain, burning and other symptoms in the arms and hands. By improving your spinal architecture, you can position your body in a more upright posture with the center of your ears over your shoulders. This will reduce the effect of gravity on your body and neck, and ultimately protect the nerves that exit the lower neck region. The base of your neck is an area that is already prone to injury and deterioration due to the weight of the head, and is likely the cause of the tingling and numbing sensations in your arms. In order to begin to fix your spinal architecture, you must first be aware of your posture, and be diligent in holding your head in an upright position. Once you are aware of your posture and head position, you must reinforce your body into this vertical position so it becomes more natural. This can be done by standing against a wall or other flat surface to feel how far back your head needs to be positioned in relation to your shoulders. By applying this position to how you carry your body on a daily basis you will reduce the irritation and inflammation on your spine and exiting nerves. You can also reduce the inflammation by applying ice or a cold pack to the base of your neck. As you maintain awareness of your posture and spinal positioning, strengthening will provide the crucial support and endurance you need to hold your head over your shoulders. Find activities that help strengthen your body, such as; lifting weights, doing bodyweight exercises, attending a strengthening class, or simply finding a strengthening activity at home. You Tube is an excellent resource for strength exercise ideas. Follow along with Dr. Brad in this video to learn more about how to get rid of the numbness and tingling in your arms, and start living your best life possible!

Is sinus pressure giving you a hard time? Learn how to relieve your sinus pressure in just 60 seconds, in this video by Dr. Brad Wolf! The sinuses are located throughout your face. To start relieving sinus pressure within 60 seconds, use your hands to apply pressure to your face. Use your fingers to press into your forehead, eyebrows, around the nose, and in different parts of your face. This can be a really effective way to relieve sinus pressure buildup. The next thing to relieve sinus pressure is to reduce the inflammation. To bring down the inflammation in your sinuses, as discussed in previous videos, you can apply ice, a cold pack, or a chilled face mask, and place where you are experiencing sinus pressure. The cold will help reduce inflammation and relieve pressure in your sinuses. Many times, sinus problems are an immune reaction, or a response to some other malfunction within your body. This can be a number of different things from digestive issues, to food sensitivities, posture issues and even weather patterns. If you are experiencing chronic sinus problems, you may require additional strategies beyond the scope of this video. Follow along with Dr. Brad Wolf as he demonstrates these two strategies to relieve your sinus pressure in just 60 seconds!

Are you taking care of your body so that you age the best way possible? In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf discusses different aspects of aging in terms of your bodily health, and what you can do to keep your body functioning and aging the best way possible. Much like any product that we purchase and use on a consistent basis, our bodies experience “Wear-and-Tear” as we age. Due to the activities we partake (ie. sitting at a computer, playing sports, or walking), we need to be aware of the wear-and-tear on our bodies. If our joints wear out too early in life, as we age, we can expect to have more pain and issues down the road. It is not uncommon for joints to be replaced as a person ages. Especially hips, knees and shoulders, as well as spinal surgery. These are just physical problems that develop. Wear and tear also applies to the effect your food has on your digestive system, the quality of your shoes and mattress and much more. Being mindful of your body’s wear-and-tear, Dr. Brad Wolf discusses the importance of being proactive versus reactive when it comes to the health of your body. Often times, people have a tendency to wait until something is broken to fix it, rather than taking precautions to keep your body functioning the best it can. How we care for our body now, will have an effect on our health later in life. Once we begin living with wear-and-tear in mind, and are being proactive with our health, we can preserve our body so we can age better, longer, and healthier. The concept of aging the right way is about thinking ahead and living the best life you can now to ensure that you are healthy in the future. Watch this video to learn more about these concepts and mindsets that can help you age the best way possible!

Are you someone who has experienced pain in the inside of your knee? Dr. Brad Wolf talks about the one exercise you can do to relieve the pain in the inside of your knee, and continue to live an active life! To address knee pain, you must understand the relationship between the hip, the knee, and the ankle. Ideally, your legs should be positioned and functioning in a straight line, where your hips, knees, and ankles are all vertically aligned with one another. If you’re a runner, and are not aligned and/or do not move in a straight pattern, you can cause serious damage to your hips, knees and ankles. Check your legs from your hip down to your foot to ensure that they are straight, before taking on serious running ventures, or activities that can cause damage to your knees. To begin relieving your knee pain, you must align your lower leg with your knee. This is done by strengthening your medial quadricep (the inner thigh muscle closest to the knee). By strengthening your medial quadricep, you’ll help align your kneecap with your lower leg, keeping it centered between the upper leg and lower leg, and ultimately begin to alleviate your knee pain. Follow along with Dr. Brad Wolf, as he demonstrates how to strengthen this muscle, and alleviate your knee pain in minutes!

Follow along with Dr. Brad Wolf as he teaches you to strengthen the inside of your quadricep muscle, and alleviate your knee pain in minutes! Are you experiencing pain in the inside of your knee? Dr. Brad Wolf talks about the one exercise you can do to relieve the pain in the inside of your knee, and continue to live an active life! The relationship between the hip, the knee, and the ankle, is crucial to the health of your knee. Your legs should be positioned and functioning in a straight line, where your hips, knees, and ankles are all vertically aligned with one another. When looking at the mechanics of the knee, your quadriceps are the three thigh muscles that control your knee and lower leg movement. These muscles should be used to help keep the alignment between your hips, knees, and ankles in place. To begin to align your hips, knees, and ankles and work towards relieving your knee pain, you must strengthen your medial quadricep (the inner thigh muscle closest to the knee). Follow along as Dr. Brad demonstrates the one stretch you can do to strengthen the medial quadricep: Start by holding onto something like a wall. You want to bend your knee towards your back Then proceed to straighten your leg, turning your foot outward Repeat this process Doing this process contracts the teardrop muscle located on the inner part of your knee, helping strengthen muscles surrounding the kneecap. By strengthening your muscles surrounding your knee, you’ll help keep your kneecap centered between the upper leg and lower leg, and ultimately begin to alleviate your knee pain. Whether you’re a runner, bicyclist, or someone who is constantly on their feet, be aware of your hip, knee, and ankle alignment, and be sure to exercise and strengthen the muscles surrounding your knee.

Are you experiencing Sciatica Pain and need relief? In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf talks about how to relieve sciatica pain through one minute exercises! The sciatic nerve is composed of several branches of nerves off of the lower back which travel down the legs to the feet. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. When there is pressure anywhere on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, burning and other symptoms. To fully understand how to relieve your sciatica pain, Dr. Brad Wolf explains the principle of Flexibility & Stability in the human body. Follow along as Dr. Wolf walks you through the three types of exercises you can do to alleviate your sciatic pain, while keeping in mind the principle of Flexibility & Stability: Strength Exercises. Dr. Wolf demonstrates how to properly perform an exercise that helps strengthen your back and core, to better stabilize and strengthen your body. The stronger your body becomes, the better you can manage your sciatica pain. Flexibility & Stability Exercises. The human body is designed to be both flexible and stable. When your body has too much flexibility, it lacks stability. Dr. Brad Wolf demonstrates a couple stretches that can help your body be flexible in the right places. Movement & Positioning Exercises: learn how to do a seated cat-stretch as well as how to keep your back flat. This will reduce the pressure on your lower back which can aggravate the sciatic nerve. Practice these exercises at home and experience relief in your sciatica pain with just one minute exercises!

Back pain is the Number One cause of disability in the entire world. In this video Dr. Brad Wolf teaches you 3 main principles that you can utilize to alleviate your back pain, avoid spinal surgery, and live your best life possible. Principle 1) Spinal architecture. Your spine’s architecture has a natural shape and contour. It is straight when looking at it from the back or front, and has a natural curvature when looking from the side. Everyday gravity puts force on your body, that attempts to compress your posture. It is essential to get your body in a position that is in relation to gravity; this will lessen the tension placed on your neck, upper back and shoulders and put your body in the best position possible. Principle 2) Reducing Inflammation. When you have back pain, the nerves become irritated, causing the muscles to become inflamed. To bring down the inflammation in the lower back, place an ice pack in the inflamed area. Because the body naturally produces heat when inflamed, you should avoid placing heat on the pain. Principle 3) Strengthen your body. Once you have practiced being in a better position, and have reduced the inflammation in your lower back, it is critical to reinforce your spinal architecture through strength building to help keep your body as strong and stable as possible and protect your back. By understanding and applying these 3 core principles–keeping your spinal architecture intact, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the body–you can build your body’s health, relieve your back pain, and ultimately avoid spinal surgery!

In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf demonstrates exercises on how to relieve carpal tunnel pain in less than 10 minutes. Many people who work everyday with technology will experience chronic pain in their hand and wrist, and often think they have carpal tunnel; however, it is common that people are being misdiagnosed and don’t actually have carpal tunnel syndrome! Repetitive hand movements cause increased stress on your forearm, wrist, and hand. It is essential to preserve your body if you wish to live a healthy life. There are simple strategies you can do right now to improve and protect your body. Any part of your body that experiences repetitive movements are prone to injury. By the time injuries begin to affect the quality of your life, it often takes longer and costs more to fix the problem. When looking at the relationship between your forearm, wrist and hand, we can begin to understand exactly what is causing your pain. We are here to help you understand what you can do to live healthy and age better. Enjoy your whole Life! Watch this video to learn exactly what you can do to relieve pain in your forearm, wrist, and hand and eliminate carpal tunnel problems today.

In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf talks about what is scoliosis, and how you can take care of it if you have it. So what does it mean to have scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops abnormal curves to the side instead of remaining straight. This condition is not ideal for the body, and when not treated properly, can cause dramatic health issues. If you have a severe form of scoliosis you may have to take drastic measures to manage the condition, but if you are like most, and deal with a more slight curvature of the spine, there are principles you can follow to manage your body better and prevent further problems. The first principle that we must acknowledge is our spinal architecture. The body is not perfectly symmetrical, but the more we practice elongating and balancing our body, the better our spinal architecture will hold up. Over our lifetime, gravity takes a toll, as it puts downward force on our body at all times. With scoliosis, because the spine is not vertically aligned, this force can cause greater damage to the spine and begin to turn and change the shape of the bones. With greater care and attention to your scoliosis, you can help alleviate symptoms, pain and other problems caused by scoliosis. Whenever there is pain in the neck, back or body caused by scoliosis, we can reduce inflammation with ice. As you manage the inflammation, your positioning will become easier as well. Because of the dramatic damage and deterioration that this condition can cause to your spine, professional attention is often necessary to manage your scoliosis. Even the best posture practices and body strengthening doesn’t guarantee your spine will remain straight, without curvature. If you do not know if you have scoliosis or think you may have this condition, be sure to seek assistance to ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to treat your condition and live the best life possible!

In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf talks about Slipped Disc Symptoms and gives you a couple slipped disc exercises that you can do at home. By taking the best care of your back, you can avoid spinal surgery, and live the best life possible. Dr. Wolf explains the components of the disc, its placement, and what happens when you have a “slipped disc.” The name “Slipped Disc” is actually a misnomer, as the disc never actually ‘slips.’ Instead, when the disc tears from the inside, it causes swelling and protrusion in the weakened fibers of the disc. When the position of the spine is not properly cared for, the center of the disc can begin to swell, putting pressure on the outer wall of the disc. This can can cause pressure and inflammation of the nerve that runs alongside the disc. When this happens, discomfort can only be relieved by taking pressure off of the nerve (retracting the disc away from the nerve). The positioning of your spine plays the most crucial role in the health of the disc. If we aren’t practicing good spinal architecture and positioning, discs can become damaged through a process of degeneration. The disc has the most balance and stability when it is properly aligned with the spine. By practicing healthy posture for your spinal discs, and keeping the spine in an upright, vertical position, you can begin to let your slipped disc heal. Often times, when spinal surgery is performed to treat a slipped disc, the protruding portion of the slipped disc is completely removed. The problem with this practice is that when a part of the disc is removed, the disc becomes imbalanced in shape, giving the patient a greater risk to injury and future disc problems. The second important thing to do to heal a slipped disc, is to manage any inflammation. This can be done with a cold pack applied to the area of inflammation. The third most important step to heal a slipped disc is to strengthen your back and stabilize your body as a whole. When your body is strengthened and stabilized, slipped discs will be in the best possible position for healing. By applying these three core principles, you can begin to heal your slipped disc, keep your spine healthy and avoid the possibility of spinal surgery!

Take Dr. Brad Wolf’s mind & body health quiz: https://quiz.leadquizzes.com/q/LqQup4 In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf, DC talks about how to get rid of bulging spinal discs without surgery. What runs through the middle of your spine is a highly sophisticated network of nerves. Your brain and spinal cord and all of your other nerve connections must be able to travel freely from your brain to every part of your body. Sometimes the physical structure of your body; bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and other parts of your skeleton can put pressure on important nerves. A disc bulge means you have injured a spinal disc that is swelling and protruding from its position. When you have an injured disc, it is essential to learn how to move your body towards healing as quickly as possible. If you have experienced an injury to one or more of your spinal discs, it is essential to manage the problem while it is still small. Ignoring or thinking it will just go away is a mistake. The severity of your spinal injury will determine how difficult it will be to eliminate. My team and I have helped thousands of people avoid spinal surgery and get back to pain free, healthy living. There are rules to the body that will help you understand how to manage your pain. Watch this video to learn how to avoid and get rid of bulging discs without spinal surgery!

Watch this episode Take Dr. Brad Wolf’s mind & body health quiz: https://quiz.leadquizzes.com/q/LqQup4 In this video, Dr. Brad Wolf, DC talks about how to get rid of headaches and migraines in less than two minutes! There are many things that cause headaches and migraines to occur. What you might not know, is that your posture and body positioning plays a critical role in the cause of your headaches! Dr. Brad Wolf explains how your posture affects your head, and shows you three things you can do today to get rid of your headache or migraine as quickly as possible: 1. The position of your head in relation to your shoulders matters. Your head weighs roughly 10-15 pounds. That weight can take a huge toll on your neck, back and body when you don’t practice good posture. To reduce strain immediately, practice positioning your ears in alignment with your shoulders. 2. Managing inflammation that builds up in your head and neck is essential. By reducing and eliminating inflammation in your head and neck, we can reduce the pain we experience from headaches and migraines. This can be done by applying an ice pack to painful areas around your head and neck. 3. Use your hands to eliminate pressure in your head and body. By using your hands to apply pressure on different tender and sore points on your head and face, you can release pressure that builds up, thereby relieving your headache. Watch this video to see the three things you can do right now to get rid of your headaches or migraines in less than 2 minutes!