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Join us on our journey as we address hard-hitting questions about how the world approaches, treats and researches low back/neck/shoulder pain and inspire patients to be empowered in their treatment.


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    Preventing Back Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 59:45


    This is the last episode of the year! As we prepare for a new season later this spring, enjoy this episode suggestion from a listener. As mentioned in the show, we are looking for residents and fellows to come and spend some time with us as we both to train the next generation in musculoskeletal care and look for new physicians to add to our team. Please reach out with show suggestions also as we want to make this show even more useful. Thanks to everyone for making this first year a success and happy new year to all! -The BodyGuitar team   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com    Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Jeff Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 58:27


    As we come towards the end of season 1, we present another insurance podcast and make the case for direct primary care. This is an ever changing world we live in, and the healthcare world is not just changing, but being forced into change. Dr. Gold presents the model he chose in this change and why. An entertaining podcast that is very timely.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Motor Skills w/Dr. Rob Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 43:33


    On this episode we interview Dr. Rob Gray who is a motor skill acquisition expert. We discuss learning new skills and how perception plays a role in all motion. This episode continues our exploration of all things related to motion and pain. Dr. Rob Gray is a professor at Arizona State University who has been conducting research on and teaching courses related to perceptual-motor skill for over 25 years. He received his MS and PhD from York University in Canada with a focus on the visual control of movement. He is also the host and producer of the popular Perception & Action Podcast. Book: "How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills" www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09K1T1TG4   Podcast: https://percep:onac:on.com/ Follow/contact: robgray@asu.edu https://twitter.com/ShakeyWaits    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Burnout with Dr Shaawn Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 48:56


    This topic is for people of all professions, from salesmen to stay-at-home moms, but it is presented from a healthcare worker's perspective. Join us as Dr Ali shares his expertise on a vital topic. Our interaction with each other has been limited in this pandemic and social media has driven a faux connection that has left us all relationship deficient. It turns out that real connection with each other may be the medicine we need!    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Sleep w/Dr. Mark Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 45:12


    In this episode we tackle sleep and the results we get from the devices we use to measure it. Sleep is very important to our overall health. We are finding that many things can be modified in personal heath, but sleep remains essential and is undeniably tied to our well-being. The Guinness Book of World Records will not allow sleep deprivation records as it is considered too dangerous! Dr. Goodman provides an overview of sleep that is informative and entertaining.  Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Heart Rate Variability w/Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 54:48


    Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri is a sports medicine physician at Columbia University in New York City. He presents heart variability, its uses, its potential uses and how one can find their own numbers. It is an interesting and potentially very useful modality in the monitoring of stress and recovery. Its use in so many other things is just being discovered. Join us for a great discussion!   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing   

    Low Carb Diet w/Dr. Mahooti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 47:22


    Today's episode begins a journey into how diet affects pain and lifestyle. It is a primer as Dr. Mahooti explains what lead him to start a nutrition program for his patients. This conversation will provide a framework for physicians and providers worldwide to do the same. For more information head to www.dietdoctor.com   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Theology Of Suffering w/Dr. Mike Scherschligt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 34:40


    As practitioners, we are asked to address the physical and mental aspects of our patients. But this is not the whole person. In this episodes we address the spirituality of a chronic pain patient. This is a resource for all chronic pain patients as they try to find meaning in a difficult situation. This is meant to provide hope to people who feel hopeless, comfort to the uncomfortable and give an opportunity for practitioners to have a spiritual impact on their patients without having a spiritual discussion. Direct your patients who are Christian to this episode to help them find meaning in pain. Dr. Mike Scherschligt is the founder and executive director of the Holy Family School of Faith. Mike has a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Marianum in Rome. In addition to a Catechism series, he is the author of the on-line series, Faith Foundations used to certify catechists throughout the United States. In addition to his work training catechists and spiritual mentors, Mike leads a number of pilgrimages to the Holy Land each year as well as a Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland and special Marian Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Spain and Fatima and Guadalupe, Mexico. Mike and his wife Sandy have five children and reside in the Kansas City metro area. Find more at https://www.schooloffaith.com    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Spinal Stenosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 37:36


    A better understanding of spinal stenosis, both cause and symptoms as well as what x-ray findings mean, will play an important role in treatment. Treatment for spinal stenosis has been driven by a flawed belief of causes. The revolution continues as we tackle a new topic. More and more momentum every week! Podcasts don't change the world, but listeners do. Thank you for helping us to create a seismic shift in the treatment of back pain.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Manipulation w/Dr. Daniel Clearfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 65:09


    In this episode we begin the investigation of other forms of treatment. Millions of people have been helped by manipulation and we begin to try to understand why. What patients can hope to achieve and what can providers expect when they use a practitioner of manipulation. My hope is to continue to expand the expedition of people who are all working together to get patients better in this scrooge of human suffering. Daniel Clearfield, DO, MS, FAOASM Motion is Medicine Sports Medicine - Owner & Medical Director www.MotionisMedicineDFW.com 7500 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182 (817) 900-3539 dclearfield@motionismedicinedfw.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/motionismed Instagram: www.instagram.com/motionismed Twitter: www.twitter.com/motionismed LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Daniel-Clearfield-DO    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy w/Dr. Jim Lemons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 54:55


    Patients and clinicians alike need to embrace the value of stress control in pain. This episode is a reference to prepare oneself for what to expect when this modality is employed and to combat the feelings that patients may have that the clinician is suggesting that they are crazy. This is a very important show presented by a leader and founder in the field, Dr. Jim Lemons. Enjoy his story and explanation of cognitive behavior therapy.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Breathe w/Shelley Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 42:57


    Get ready to continue the revolution! The bus is loading up with more and more listeners as we continue on this path to change how the world treats back, neck and shoulder pain! This week is a great episode as we interview physical therapist Shelley Lewis. She is a driven, compassionate professional who has really helped to form a lot of my views and opinions as we have gone through the years trying to fix patient's issues. As you will see, her latest advancement in stability will solidify the post-procedure therapy necessity in anyone's mind who is fortunate enough to listen. We are on the brink of an explosive movement forward in stability management. Buckle up.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Trigger Point Pain w/Dr. Navid Mahooti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 50:49


    As we work thru musculoskeletal pain, we will begin to address many different causes and treatments of pain. Today's episode is the first of these. Trigger point pain is a common cause or factor in people's pain. Join us as we talk to a national expert Dr. Navid Mahooti about trigger point pain and expand our knowledge of the subject. Navid Mahooti, M.D., M.P.H. Sports Medicine Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics Lifestyle Medicine North Shore Physicians GroupMass General / North Shore Center for Outpatient Care Office: (978) 882-6700 NavidMahootiMD.com  Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Disc Bulges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 46:39


    In this episode we again take on commonly accepted knowledge in spine science and discuss how discs really break down. From the basics of heat control in a moving disc to our process of keeping patients from needing repeat epidurals, this is an important episode as we hope to shift the conversation of spine health with an understanding of how discs breakdown to change how we preserve and protect them. At the end, we discuss how insurance companies can save our health system.  Please refer to https://bodyguitar.com/spine-body-podcast/ for the pictures mentioned in the episode.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    SI Joint Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 43:27


    Sacroiliac joint pain may be a huge linchpin in future treatment of the lower back. If we can make the case for SI joint pain and how it is caused by other pain, then we can begin to destroy the low back pain algorithm that has led to so many problems in the treatment of back pain. This episode gets a little crazy as Dr. Wheeler pours his passion into defining this problem and his solution. Strap in… and enjoy!    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Facet Joint Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 27:59


    Join us today for an episode on facet joint pain. What is it? How does it lead to weakness and compensation & treatment that often leads to worse problems. This is an introductory commentary on a basic problem that leads to deeper complexity as we move along. Understanding is important as we slowly dig more and more into the problem of back pain treatment.    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Stability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 33:53


    As we go through a discussion of stability, we set the stage for all future discussions. If we can define stability in a different way than it typically has been, then we can change the way we look at recovery. Red muscles vs. white muscles, coordination, compensation, bracing muscles, muscle tightness, fascia tightness, arthritis and motion all come to center stage. This vital discussion helps set the stage and define the characters in play that begin to change everything.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/  Website https://bodyguitar.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/  Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    The History of Epidurals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 18:30


    This episode is a bold call-to-arms...a rallying cry for all people who want and expect more from the medical system in the care of back pain. This is a fifteen minute lecture format that goes through the beginnings of back pain treatment and where it has all gone wrong. Bad science has led to bad care and bad results. To improve our results, there needs to be a critical look at the history, methods and algorithm that is currently used in back pain care before we can begin down the path to an overhaul of the entire system.     Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/ Website https://bodyguitar.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/ Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing 

    Who is Dr. Sean Wheeler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 74:34


    In this "get to know you" episode, Dr. Sean Wheeler is interviewed by Justin Ricklefs of Guild Stories last year. It exemplifies what Dr Wheeler is about, where he has come from and where he wants to go. It is a great jumping off point for the podcast  because it shows the passion he has for his work. Discover the story of The Bodyguitar Clinic, motion evaluation, immune system, stability, diet, and other issues as this wide-ranging and fun interview begins the journey.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Twitter account: https://twitter.com/DrSeanWheeler Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebodyguitarclinic/ Website https://bodyguitar.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanwheeler/ Song: Chains by Deraj from Artlist https://artlist.io/song/64229/chains  Logos by Steve Cranford http://whisperny.com  Editing/Production by ForteCatholic.com/editing   

    Welcome to the Spine & Body Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 1:42


    Dr. Sean Wheeler, M.D. is board certified in both sports medicine and pain management. He is an award winning author and is passionate about changing how the world approaches musculoskeletal pain. Join us on our journey as we address hard-hitting questions about how the world approaches, treats and researches low back/neck/shoulder pain and inspire patients to be empowered in their treatment. Subscribe today! Brought to you by The Bodyguitar Clinic, together let's get your body in tune.

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