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Today's Healthcare Systems - EXPOSED! Jan 20, 2017

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You have chronic pain or an injury and want to get back to doing what you love, right? But where do you start and who can you trust?

Not only do we know exactly what you're going through, but being intimately involved in medical and alternative healthcare system for 20 years allows us to see where you will end up with the choices that you make.

I actually have a crystal ball in my office that I use to illustrate this, with humor!

So you plan on starting with your medical doctor? We will map out all possible outcomes that can happen from that choice. We will also map out routes of physical therapy, pain management, orthopedic surgeons, etc.

After this episode you will be able to make smarter and more informative decisions so you don't waste time, money, or worse off...make a decision that you regret for the rest of your life.

Enjoy!

A Marathoners Journey Back to the Pavement Jan 06, 2017

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This week is a special week for the MoveU Unfiltered Podcast because we have our first guest on the show- and I must say it was a blast doing this with her!

Her name is Rani Smith. Rani had been loving her life, and pursing her passion of running for the past 14 years by completing 3 1/2 marathons per year.

Unfortunately, a couple years ago that all changed. It started out with a tweak in her knee, then muscle stiffness which caused recovery to slow, and then came the back pain.

She didn’t realize it at the time, but over the next two years, her recreational running and half marathons had dwindled down to nothing. She lost her drive and motivation, and she was miserable.

When she refused to accept that she wouldn’t be able to run again, she began seeking help from her medical doctor, chiropractors, and physical therapists. Despite her efforts, her condition was not improving. It became disheartening when she was getting better.

Then, a physical therapist aide helped Rani find the muscle that was at the root of her back pain, the Quadratus Lumborum. After searching for answers Rani discovered MoveU, and made the journey from Las Vegas to San Diego for guidance at our office. It was at the point that her journey truly began.

Now, Rani is ON FIRE, working her way up the recovery ladder and has her sights set on achieving her first half marathon in over 2 years this June. She’s excited to get back on track with her 3 marathons per year and it doesn’t look like anything can stop her.

Listen and learn about what relit her fire and what she’s now doing every day to get back to doing what she loves. I promise at the end of this, you will be a Rani Supporter!

Scoliosis - Control the Controllable's Jan 03, 2017

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We assume that you have pain, don’t like the way you look, or the way you feel. We're willing to bet that either a nurse, chiropractor, or doctor told you that you have Scoliosis, correct? Did they tell you what to do about it? We know that you want answers - and that you also want to feel better.

The standardized method of determining if a person has Scoliosis is an x-ray that shows more than 10 degrees of lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. This is called "The Cobb Angle".

Let's say that you have been diagnosed with Scoliosis, and that the result of the imbalances from your abnormal curvature of the spine is pain or dysfunction. The word Scoliosis is as abused as the word “stress”. It gives you an answer - but with absolutely no strategy on what to do about it. Unfortunately, there are many unknowns with scoliosis. Searching for answers to unanswerable questions will lead you down the road of frustration. So what do you do? Do you hold on to that diagnosis and blame your problems on “Scoliosis”. No!

Let's step back and look at the bigger picture. The only thing that you can control - are the things you have control over. You have the ability to take control, so take control of what you can today!

Physically, you have the ability to control your flexibility, your strength, and your balance. You can also test each side and determine your weaknesses or imbalances - and improve upon them. Mentally, by taking control of your body- you will empower your mind and gain confidence. You will learn. You will discover. You will be able to live an amazing life. You just have to make the choice to do so.

You must quit blaming “Scoliosis” for your problems and take action. You must put your knowledge to the test and become a practitioner, meaning that you practice what you learn. You must do this daily until it becomes a habit. Until you don't have to think about, you just do it.

Everyone has their own problems, some people just have the ability to take control and handle them better than others. It's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. YOU CAN DO THIS!

Be the Hero of Your Own Story- Don't look for one... Dec 22, 2016

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When people suffer an injury or any other challenge - fear and short term thinking can take over. This leads to paralysis - a helplessness- and you desperately look for someone to save you.

This is a natural response - but a reactive response - and not a proactive response.

In virtually every story told - there is a hero. The hero is not perfect. The hero has problems and struggles. He then meets a guide who gives them a plan. If the hero follows the plan - he succeeds. If he does not, he fails.

In order to succeed YOUhave to execute the plan. The guide doesn't execute it for you! Did Mr. Miyagi fight the fight, or did Karate Kid?

If you don't execute - and expect the guide to do the work for you - you will become frustrated - point fingers - and ultimately fail.

Be the hero of your own story.

Dig Out The Root And The Symptoms Stop Dec 19, 2016

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Identifying the root cause and developing the necessary skills will be the only way to fully recover from most every case of chronic pain.

The root cause is also your blindspot. You have no idea what it is, nor do most health care professionals. Discover it now or spend your life chasing quick fix solutions.

A Frustration Free Guide To Improvement Dec 19, 2016

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I'm going to lay out the 7 step process to take you from being frustrated with chronic pain to returning to the active life that you love. I'm 100% honest with what it's going to take, but I also know that the chances of you following through are slim. I'll tell you why.

There is a better way to do this. There is a way that will get you there much faster and with a much greater success than doing it on your own. I'll explain.

How long does it take to eliminate pain and get back in action? Dec 16, 2016

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Here are a couple of questions that we get all the time…

How long will it take to fix my problem? When can I go back to what I was doing before the pain started?

The truth is… the truth will set you free!

Recovery, maintenance, and self-discovery are a lifelong journey – and not to be stopped when you hit a certain level. If you stop – you regress – period! In comparison to a car – you think you have been in cruise control and living your life – but in reality you have been in neutral and heading down a mountain road with no brakes. You had to jerk the car off the road – and then hit into some barriers. Now your car is damaged. Putting it back on the road and continuing the coast downhill will leave you broken down on the side of the road for good – unless you do something different, and do it different forever.

The process of building your physical strength and health is no different than building a career or another type of great achievement. A plan + daily execution / the course of time = results! Chronic pain is not a disease that needs to be treated – its a matter of cause and effect.

Take control of your body!

The Critical First Two Steps to Overcoming Your Obstacle Dec 04, 2016

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There becomes a point where you are boiling with either excitement or frustation. You are ready to take action RIGHT NOW and get started with succeeding at your mission, whether it be overcoming back pain or losing weight.

After a short amount of time, however, things fizzle out and next thing you know you are right back where you started from. But WHY?

Let me give you a hint. Why do you think the military spends 80% of the time planning and only 20% executing?

When you properly plan you can:

See all obstacles in front of you.
Create a structure that is self motivating.
Create a huge goal that does the motivation for you.
Take the time to tell the world about your goal, which forces you to succeed.

This episode we are going to discuss the benefits of:

Picking a goal so big that it MovesU.
Announcing this goal to the world.
We love you guys and stand for your success.

– Dr. Mike & MoveU

So You Have Arm Pain? This Is What To Do About It! Nov 12, 2016

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Arm pain and arm numbness is common, and is broken down like this…

Symptoms – arm pain Root – front or back of neck, shoulder, or pec (top 4) Cause – poor breathing technique and posture

Most people just try to attack the root, but then fail to even find THAT! Listen to this episode and become empowered to not only dig out the root, but to become motivated to put effort into improving the overall cause!

We sync up our social media with the podcast, so make sure to go back and watch our Instagram feed from this week, or Facebook feed for next week.

As always, we love you guys!

All About Shoes, Orthotics & Heel Lifts Nov 06, 2016

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Andrew & I discuss our thoughts on orthotics, shoes, heel lifts, and what it has to do with the back and hip! Throughout 16 years of being in this profession, I’ve been exposed to just about every product out there and I have actively sought to find alternatives.

Where do I stand today? For long term health, I don’t recommend any thing other than barefoot shoes. No orthotics, no lifts, no shape-u shoes, nada! The human is designed to have his barefoot connected to the earth.

I also understand that everything is a process. If you are flat footed, wear orthotics and massively cushioned and supportive shoes. You can not just slap on some barefoot shoes and you are good to go. Your feet muscles have been asleep for years and years, and making a drastic change would result in foot, knee, or back pain.

I would estimate that a transition like that would take 1-2 years, but what the hell else are you going to do?