Episode 16: Pain, the Brain & Why Our Healthcare System Has it All Wrong
Interview with Dr. Cristin Zaimes
In this episode:
What the heck is the pelvic floor and why you should care about it
Root causes of constipation
What’s wrong with the idea of “core engagement”
Why you probably DON’T need to do kegels
What is the “core” and how can you find it
Sexual trauma, cultural programming and physical ailments
How does your story affect your physical body and why it’s such a necessary part of your care plan
What does pain have to do with the brain
The current model of health care and why it needs to CHANGE
Barriers to integrated healthcare and how we can overcome them
Neuroscience proves that one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work
What does nutrition have to do with pain and physical therapy
Gut, inflammation and pain
Our thoughts on exercise, cortisol and calorie burn
The best way to find your optimal weight
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