Won Body Won Life

This is an episode of my podcast with my client Ray Lee that is worth to share, especially for parents. Have you ever worried about not having the energy to keep up with your kids in 5 or 10 years? Or worse, not being there for the big moments down the road? It’s a heavy thought, but it’s a reality that starts with the small choices we make every day. My client Ray, a dedicated father of two, found himself on this path. For years, the daily grind meant his own health was an afterthought. He...

Danita Young is the CEO of boot bands, a world renowned fitness equipment brand, but also a stress and anxiety coach, and cognitive behavioral therapist. She’s helped 100s of people to find clarity, purpose, and fulfillment while overcoming their anxiety, depression, and negative beliefs. The conversation is saturated with amazing tips and strategies that almost anyone will benefit from. For a free 15-minute consultation, use the link here to speak with Danita: https://callwithdanita.com/ To ...

What is “True” strength training especially in physical therapy. My client, Jacob, described previous experiences with other PT’s as easy and still had ongoing pain and disability. His hip that he had surgery on twice still wasn’t better. Getting back to day to day hiking, running, weight training, and merely sitting at work were all still painful. Jacob talks about how having a concerted plan in the gym, progressing overload, and being treated like an athlete was the key to his pain-free suc...

“I was skeptical of ALL pain relief programs”. I think everyone in life should approach programs with a sense of skepticism. You need to make sure it delivers the results you’re after. You also need to make sure it’s worth your investment and time. Meet Maria. A 55 year old military advisor in Texas. She struggled mightily for years with chronic neck & back pain that wouldn’t let up. She also had chronic knee pain to the point she could hardly squat or hold a baby pose. After spending ove...

This episode is all about helping you discover lasting relief strategies for sciatica pain. It’s broken down into 4 parts: 1. What are the causes of sciatica, in detail2. What are interventions and treatments that don’t work long term?3. What are my top 3 interventions to relief sciatica immediately?4. What are the top long term strategies to relieve sciatica but also keep it from coming backThis is essentially a lifetime’s worth of treating hundreds of clients with sciatica pain, consolidate...

I had the privilege of working with Lily, who dealt with chronic knee pain and weakness since college. Can’t say it was easy, but with hard work, she overcame wearing knee braces, relying on medication, and most importantly overcame the fear of training her knee. I’m very happy to have clients like Lily who trusted me and put in the work. For those that would like to work with us, fill out this application below and apply for our pain relief program! >>https://go.flexwithdoctorjay.co...

This will be the most detailed episode that caters to injured runners, former runners who want to return to running, or any recreational runner looking to optimize their running economy long term. I dive into: Why running is important for humans in general for longevity sakeHow you can return to running safely through mechanical stress quantification (video explanation here: https://youtu.be/BUJpvs0Rkwc)What I look for when I'm evaluating running form with online or in person clients (go here...

As we age, maintaining strength and muscle mass can become a challenge, but it’s absolutely achievable with the right approach. In this episode, I discuss: 🔑 Consistency: The foundation of any successful fitness journey. Discover why showing up for yourself is crucial. 🔑 Intensity: Learn how to layer intensity into your workouts for optimal results without risking injury. 🔑 Proper Form: Understand the importance of technique, especially as you increase weights, to support your strength goals....

These are the TOP 5 tips I've used and hundreds of my own clients to lose fat, get in shape and be at least 15-20 lbs down in 3-5 months. This is 20 minutes of pure weight loss GOLD! There's no magic pill for weight loss though. You have to be consistent and that's the dirty truth. But these are proven to work as I've experienced my own transformation dropping from 175 lbs to 148 in less than 6 months. Tune in, listen up, subscribe for more great content like this! Take my FREE weight loss fi...

In this episode, I dive into the 3 vital tips that you should know to reduce chronic low back pain. These are based on over 10 years of experience treating hundreds of clients with low back pain unresolved with manual therapy, medication, surgery, or injections. Because it is a more holistic view, addressing exercise selection, mental tips and more, I hope this will be a valuable episode to empower you to fix your own pain completely by yourself. Also, if you have a desk job, download my fr...

I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode of our podcast featuring an inspiring conversation with my client, Rob H. For over a decade, Rob battled debilitating low back pain that limited his life and left him searching for solutions. After trying traditional physical therapy with limited success, Rob found a breakthrough approach—understanding the psychology of pain and incorporating strength training. Now, Rob is not only pain-free but also stronger, more confident, and thriving in ways he...

I had a really insightful chat with eastern medicine provider, Brehan Crawford, who’s helped many individuals with chronic pain and many other health related issues such as long covid, fibromyalgia, perimenopausal symptoms, and much more. I love how he has been able to relate eastern medicine in a research back way, and can explain the physiology as to how herbal medicine, qigong, and acupuncture can help with chronic pain. I’m eager for you to hear this, as western and eastern medicine has b...

Does being busy or overwhelmed by your schedule always put exercise on the back burner but you know you need to exercise more? Steal some of these strategies from my own playbook! I go through specific lifestyle hacks that I employ in my own life to get in easily 60+ minutes of exercise daily. As someone with a doctorate title, you get some form of credibility and people listen to you. But if you work with anyone with a doctoral degree, they won’t always get you good results or outcomes in re...

This podcast episode is all about STRETCHING. Yogi Aaron is a yoga instructor and coach teaching people worldwide about muscle activation technique, and how it’s helped transform his own life and get rid of his own back and sciatica issues. Few years back, Aaron struggled with such debilitating pain that surgeons considered performing a lumbar fusion. After constant trials, Aaron found a system that has enabled him to bypass surgery and stay pain-free with his practice and he’s inspired other...

“From Trauma To Triumph” goes through Ozzin’s journey from abusive relationships, rape, psychological trauma, and a myriad of physical ailments and manifestations to starting a successful business and inspiring others in their health journeys. I implore you to listen to the many tactics and mindset strategies that will enable you to start a new identity, to “marry” the new version of yourself, and start a life that is more meaningful and purposeful. Ozzin also has a new book you can pre-order...

Just want to wish you a very Happy New Years and I hope that all your wishes come true… Just kidding. If indeed you want your goals to come true, you can’t just wish for them. You have to make things happen and take action. Way too many of us contemplate change, we sometimes make changes in the first few weeks of the year, but then we lose steam and can’t seem to muster up the motivation or energy to stick to things long term. If you’re admittedly saying “yes that’s me”, this episode provides...

I just dropped a new episode here, and you won't want to miss this one! I had an awesome chat with Dr. Scott Kaylor, a sports-certified physical therapist who knows his stuff when it comes to running. 🏃‍♂️💥 In this episode, we cover: ✅ How to optimize your running mechanics ✅ Why strength training is a game-changer for injury prevention ✅ Tips to keep running fun and enjoyable, no matter your level! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just thinking about lacing up your shoes, this episode is pac...

I want to share a quick 12-minute spew of why strength training is the best and most effect long term tool for chronic pain relief. If you want to get stronger and relieve pain at the same time, and you need 1:1 help getting there, apply here and book a free pain relief assessment with our team: https://go.flexwithdoctorjay.com/apply Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. This would really help ...

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Chronic pain is something that many people have or deal with in their lives. There's are a large majority of these individuals who identify with chronic pain. Chronic pain "sufferers" embody chronic pain, and they interweave it into every facet of their lives, from the things they do, the conversations they have with people, the communities and forums they join, etc. And this has a tremendous impact on your quality of life, as well as lowering the possibility of you ever getting rid of chro...

In this episode, we dive into the overutilization and misuse of X-ray and MRI imaging in diagnosing pain. While many physicians and healthcare providers rely heavily on imaging to uncover the root cause of pain, they often overlook the significant psychosocial impact it has on patients. These diagnostic tools can sometimes mislead or even cause more harm than good, shaping the way individuals perceive and cope with their pain. We’ll explore the hidden consequences of overdiagnosis, unnecessa...

This is a great episode I made last year that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. In this episode, I want to share with you 3 lifelong weight loss strategies that I used to lose 14 pounds in under 3 months. I’ve heard of many fads out there, and I’m sure you’ve tried some with success but then the weight magically reappeared. Or you have lost weight before, but it felt unsustainable and felt like you had to “suffer” to re...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Anna Liu, a remarkable individual who has faced the immense challenges of long COVID and widespread chronic pain for two long years. Anna's story is one of resilience, struggle, and ultimately, triumph. For much of her journey, she experienced debilitating symptoms, including severe post-exercise malaise (PEM) that left her feeling trapped in her own body. Every attempt to engage in physical activity resulted in excruciating pain that seemed ...

This is a great episode I made last year that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. In this episode, I dive deep into the research on stretching and seeing if it is effective for injury reduction, performance enhancement, or pain relief. Some of the facts may surprise you. Countless things that I've been told about stretching are vastly different from what I thought to be true. There are many forms of stretching, an...

I wanted to ask you something crucial today. It's common to say, "I’d die for my kids," and for most parents, the answer is an easy yes. But here’s the real challenge: would you live for them? Living for your kids goes beyond just being there—it means making conscious daily decisions to be healthy, active, and present. From choosing good nutrition to exercising regularly, it's about creating memories, not excuses. Tune in to my latest podcast, where I dive deeper into how we can make choices ...

This is a live training I did recently in my Facebook group. Here's a link if you'd like to join: https://flexwithdoctorjay.online/group In this training, I go into excruciating detail everything you need to do to eliminate your low back pain by your own power. That means completely un-reliant on medication, chiropractic care, massage, or acupuncture. If you want to empower yourself to fix your own low back pain, turn up the volume and listen in on this Low Back Crash Course I made for yo...

Listen to client, Perry Kayasone, and his experience working with me on exercise habit formation, physical fitness, and hustling for success. We dive into how he balances life as a realtor, father of 2, and husband while also learning how to transform his body and health over the last few months in 2024. We tie in the negative emotions that many businessmen may run into, and how he was able to overcome his struggles through becoming the fittest he's ever been in his life at age 41. Real...

This is a great episode I made last year that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. This was an amazing interview with one of my most ambitious clients, Larry, who suffered with neck pain that became so bad that he lost strengthen in his dominant arm. The neck has delicate relations to the nerves that go down the arm and control sensation and motor control. So when nerves are pinched acutely or chronically over time, it can lead ...

I’m excited to bring on Ken Stearns, an established public speaker, entrepreneur, high achiever, grandfather, and executive coach. He speaks through the many successes he’s had in his business in the insurance industry, but also in the later parts of his life, has shifted towards helping people with their mental health. As someone who’s identified as a high achiever, he has brought awareness to his own mental health, attempting to find balance of wealth, health, and overall pursuit of happine...

There’s a lot of things that are risky in life. But there’s not a lot of things more risky than NOT weight training. It’s imperative that everyone with arms and legs should indoctrinate weight training into their life at least 3-5 days per week. As someone who’s helped thousands of people do things such as return to running, lose 10-30 lbs, reverse diabetes, overcome cancer-related weakness or neuropathy, get back to playing with their kids… All these people who we’ve helped achieved these go...

I'm sure you've heard this statement before from your PT, doctor, or health practitioner. "If it hurts, don't do it" Now is this true, or false? The general consensus is the former, but I'm going to share 3 reasons why you might consider the latter and how it will benefit you to turn away from this statement so that you can be pain-free and enjoy life. Tune in now! PS leave us a rating on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app, especially if you've enjoyed these episodes. Support ...

This is a great episode I made last year that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. This episode is all about sciatica! What is sciatica? Who's most susceptible to sciatica in their lifetime? What are long term strategies to keep sciatica out of your life? And lastly what are some quick short term relief tactics you can use now? Dive in and let me know what you think of this episode. I truly hope it helps! Support the show I...

Have you struggled to consistently build muscle and strength as you age? Have you seen over the months or years of training, that you have not moved up in weight? You seem to be plateauing at many of your normal exercises? Well this episode is for you! This is a very simple model that has helped me increase my pullups from 25 lbs to 125 lb pull ups! (goal is to lift my body weight at 155 lbs) This model has also been taught to high school students, and th...

This is another great episode I made last year with Dr. Alexander Hu that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. Strength training is by far the best long-term intervention for pain relief and quality of life backed by high level research. In this episode, Dr. Alex Hu, a physician from UCLA, speaks about how he empowers his clients through strength training to relieve their pain and improve their quality of life. I truly enjoyed t...

This is another great episode I made last year that people got a lot of values from. I wanted to put this one back on just in case you have missed this. Has an injury, strain, or pain ever plagued you for weeks or even months and it seemingly took forever to get past it? Do you often sit on the sidelines for an injury to fully heal, jump back into an activity, and then hurt yourself again? Listen in on a key concept called the Window Of Opportunity, which when mastered and utilized, can shor...

This is a great episode I made last year that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. In this episode, I uncover my battles with chronic neck pain, what I tried that didn't work long term, and 4 pivotal things that helped me achieve freedom from pain. Chronic neck pain is becoming more prevalent because of our high stress busy environments, increasing number of jobs subjected to a laptop, and the ever-growing ad...

We had an amazing guest speaker on our podcast, Max Lowery, who’s a renowned weight loss coach treating post menopausal women worldwide with long term weight loss and behavioral change. He believes that with the right support and guidance and mindset, you can escape the constant diet fads, rebounds in weight, so that you can have sustainable changes. We cover real life tactics to lose weight today, while also uncovering some of the mindset and limiting beliefs that keep our weight exactly whe...

Hey hey! New episode alert! Last week I talked about arthritic pain relief hacks. This week I want to continue down a similar path and share 5 anti-aging hacks. This globally covers exact things I do in my own life to keep my 35 year old self as spry, strong, healthy, and as pain free as possible. You’ll be surprised, as one of the hacks is related to your grip strength (of all things). If you’re interested in “hacking” your DNA and reversing the clock on your age, check this episode out here...

This is a great episode I made last year that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. Have you been told you have arthritis and to limit your activities or "stop doing X"? Struggling with pain in an area that has confirmed arthritis? If you said "yes" to any of the top questions, this episode is for you. Arthritis is NOT a life sentence. In fact, it can be well managed by changing your mindset and understanding the righ...

One of my favorite clients, Jeff, speaks truthfully about his experience with chronic shoulder pain and how he got rid of it in a matter of weeks with our help. Jeff had tried almost everything you can think of, from physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care. Yet for more than 30+ years, many of his pain remain unresolved. Knowing Jeff for more than a couple years now, we’ve continued to build our relationship and Jeff has completely revolutionized his life, changed his lifest...

In this amazing guest podcast episode, I invite Sherry Shaban, an amazing health and transformation coach to speak about identity. Our commonalities is that we both gone through car accidents, both left us in chronic pain, and both found our own way to healing. A large attributor to her becoming pain free and to embody a stronger version of self was through identity change. It’s hard for us to shift our identities because of judgment, clouded thoughts, past negative experiences, and deep enro...

Meshia is one of our star clients in the Pain Free Academy. She's struggle with chronic leg pain, and hip and foot weakness due to multiple sclerosis. Within just a few weeks, she was walking longer periods and she's noted 90% relief from pain. If you're looking for pain relief and getting stronger like Meshia, text "Pain Free" to 4159656580 or book a free consultation with our team. Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating...

Hear how my client Curran, struggled to lose weight and get back in shape after having his first son, to now losing the dad bod, and having the tools necessary to get stronger as he ages. It's always a privilege to work closely with my clients, take in all the baggage, excuses and life issues we all face, and to see the transformation in one's physique and mindset. Hope you find this to be a good listen! Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and ...

Here’s a recent video training I recorded to help reduce low back pain through simple lifestyle hacks. These are not necessarily a golden ticket to be fully out of pain. That requires a little extra grit and effort via strength and mobility exercises that we’ve created for our clients. But it can help to change how much back pain you feel on a daily basis. Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. This wou...

Guest fitness and health coach, Forrest Jung, explains pivotal key factors to focus on if you want to live longer healthier lives. There’s an insane amount of value to get from this episode. Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. This would really help this podcast to grow and reach more people who could benefit from living a pain-free life. Interested in working with us? We're looking for healthcare ...

Here's a livestream I did in the past to share what you can do to relieve pain even when short on time. If you're someone who always say, "I'm too busy"... or "I have too little time", really think if that's true or not. I'm going to share 3 huge mindset shifts that will get you to Stop feeling like you're always busy.Start doing something about your pain today.Finally feel like you're in control of your pain and time itself. Hope this helps. Support the show If you benefit from episodes lik...

Here's a quick Valentine's Day podcast on what my relation shop with my wife means and how we've bolstered a successful and loving relationship. Although it's something we filmed late at night when the 2 kids were down for bed and it is not a perfect podcast audio, it relates to everyone's relationship to their partner: IMPERFECT. We all fight our own demons. We all get I arguments and yes something relationships do go through huge ups and downs. But love truly conquers all. If you're willing...

This episode breaks down 3 key things I honed in on to get rid of years of stubborn neck pain. It’ll break down: Things that didn’t work for my neck pain after a car accident, and what you may want to be careful about.Combines physiology and physics to help you understand how to improve the mobility in your neck immediately.How stress can be a significant factor in increasing neck pain and 5+ strategies to combat stress in your life to reduce neck pain.Number 1 may surprise you the most and i...

This is a previous livestream I did back in 2022 for any parents or business owners who feel a sense of guilt for giving time and energy back to themselves. It’s for those “yes” people that overly give to their spouse, kids, and those around them and often suffer physically and mentally for doing so. This gives different principles and mindset strategies to be healthier, promote better habits around taking care of ‘you’ without guilt, anxiety, or stress. It defines what self-care truly is...

What defines “resilience”? I speak with fellow physical therapist and orthopedic specialist, Dr Gina Giuliano about why it’s important to obtain resilience with your rehab, pain or injury, as well as how we empower our clients with it. This is an episode for anyone struggle with mental health, fears and anxieties around their ailments or bodily decline, and overall wants to be able to bounce back from adversity. Hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to share it and give a 5 star ra...

This is a great episode I made last year that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. Strength training is by far the best long-term intervention for pain relief and quality of life backed by high level research. In this episode, Dr. Alex Hu, a physician from UCLA, speaks about how he empowers his clients through strength training to relieve their pain and improve their quality of life. I truly enjoyed this episode as ...

Here's another episode that I have done in the past that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. In this episode, Carly Brown, a current member of the Pain Free Academy community, shares her emotional journey through chronic pain. Carly is a busy mom and digital marketer from the UK; her journey is similar to many of our other clients. For years, she struggled with chronic knee pain and felt disabled at the age ...

Here's another episode that I have done in the past that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. I'm sharing 8 simple hacks to fit in more exercise in to your life with very minimal effort. Too many people know that exercise is important for longevity and health but we always put it off to the side. In the short term, it might be okay. But long term, this dramatically increases our chance of disease, pain, and early co...

This is a great episode I made in 2022 on how to make your New Years Resolutions stick. Do you struggle with consistency when it comes to your health and fitness? Do you go through each year making a 'new' fitness goal but end up falling off the wagon each and every time? I used to go through that, too! In this episode, I'll discuss 7 tips that have helped me not just make my New Years resolutions stick, but it'll help you to be consistent and achieve any goal you truly ...

This is all about the science of stretching, how to apply it appropriately, and what stretches are best for you and your goals. We also talk about how stretching is integrate with other forms of exercise modalities and how to integrate it into your daily life. Dr Leada has amassed her social media to over 100K for good reason, and it's because she inspires others to live healthier lives and move more. Her book, "The Science of Stretching", was just released recently and can find it on amazon ...

Hey there! I wanted to interview one of the best individuals in the world who truly embraces aging grays-fully, and that is Jin Cruce. She’s a 56 year old full time pharmacist and grandmother who defines health, wellness, and taking care of 'you. This episode is loaded with health tips to improve strength, nutrition, sleep quality, mental health, and longevity. She is renowned on Instagram with over 750K followers and it’s a privilege to hear her life story and open about her struggles with m...

Another episode that I have done in the past that I think a lot of people got a lot of value from. So, I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you haven't been following me last year. In this podcast episode, I'll be highlighting the 3 most common reasons why chronic pain never goes away after treatment, what the most common risk factors for chronic pain are, and I also reveal the best and most sustainable ways to reduce your pain effectively and for good. Chronic pain affects 1 ...

This is an amazing episode speaking to any athlete, professional, or parent over the age of 30. Sean Coleman, Sports Physical Therapist, in the San Diego area, brings his perspective on how he trains and what values, principles, and strategies he brings to his clients. If you truly listen in on the many topics, we cover to age gracefully and athletically, along with progressing your body in a calculated manner, you too can be in your 30s 40s and 50s and still feel strong and mobile as you age...

Here's another episode that I have done in the past that a lot of people got a lot of value from. I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you have missed this. In this episode, I dive deep into the research on stretching and seeing if it is effective for injury reduction, performance enhancement, or pain relief. Some of the facts may surprise you. Countless things that I've been told about stretching are vastly different from what I thought to be true. There are many...

This is another episode that I have done in the past that I think a lot of people got a lot of value from. So, I wanted to just put this one back on just in case you haven't been following me last year. In this episode, I discuss three neck pain relief strategies that generally don't work long term, and what I teach my clients in the Pain Free Academy instead. I've learned these 3 unconventional methods through diving into the research and from personal experience as a person who struggled w...

This is an episode that I think a lot of people got a lot of value from. And so wanted to just put this one back on just in case you haven't been following me in 2022. In this episode, I discuss 3 physiological and mental benefits to giving gratitude daily, followed by 3 practical strategies that I use daily to practice gratitude. Gratitude by definition is the readiness to show appreciation and return kindness, and it's also the gesture of being thankful. This Thanksgiving, le...

If you're short on time and never feel like you have a chance to breathe or to get in exercise, I'll teach you a few strategies I use to maximize my time. Since we need to spend time to get rid of our pain, exercise more, we need to have a better footing or control of our time. I say this to my clients is that time spent in pain is time spent away from things you truly want to do. So rather than delay things and wait for pain to worsen --i.e only uses more time in your life... It's better to ...

This is a livestream from this past Friday regarding SIJ or low back pain, and what muscles I specifically focus on for low back pain relief or relief from sacroiliac joint pain. I tell you exactly which muscles I focus on, exercise examples for each, and share the exact movement patterns to incorporate to strengthen each of them. I also lastly dive into how the body is one large kinetic chain, the cons of relying on manual treatment for SIJ dysfunction specifically, and how to find sustainab...

This was an amazing interview with one of my most ambitious clients, Larry, who suffered with neck pain that became so bad that he lost strengthen in his dominant arm. The neck has delicate relations to the nerves that go down the arm and control sensation and motor control. So when nerves are pinched acutely or chronically over time, it can lead to temporary but sometimes permanent weakness of your arm. This was Larry’s fear, considering how often he used that arm for weight training, exerci...

Wanna know the secret sauce to being consistent with exercise? Many will have different driving factors. Some just wanna look good, but in my opinion, it’s a shallow factor and therefore you can become inconsistent. Some are motivated when they’re in pain. When pain is bad, you do something about it! But when there’s little to no pain, many will become inconsistent or stop exercising because the pain’s not there anymore. So how can you stay brutally consistent so that you can live longer, be ...

One of my favorite things to do is to interview my clients months after they’ve worked with us and to see how they’re still showing up for themselves. My client, Ray, reached out many months after working with me, and he told me was 27 lbs less, lifting heavier than ever, and NOT experiencing any more low back pain after suffering a severe disc herniation. This episode was quite emotional for me when filming this, because it shows I’ve truly found my place in this world. However you decide to...

This is a huge Q&A talking about 3 very important topics. What do you do if you have a fear of pain or fear that pain will never go away?How do you return to running after a knee surgery (or any other surgery)?How do you make exercise feel fun, easy, and effortless?I dive into great detail uncovering each topic here and giving you real-life practical strategies and how to change your perspective to making your body work for you and not against you. If you can, please leave a 5 star review...

Ever take a vacation and you just lose all steam and motivation, you gain the weight back, and it just absolutely deflates your spirits? Been there, done that, friend! But what if there was a way to stay consistent during vacation? I’m no stranger to always exercising no matter where I’m at. I love to enjoy my vacation but I still make exercise a non-negotiable. If this ever crossed your mind, then this is a great episode for you! If you’re pretty set in saying “I will veg out and do nothing ...

Answer these 4 questions, here. Wanna get stronger as you get older?Wanna lose weight to take stress off your joints and fit into your old clothes again?Wanna feel more confident and be pain free again?Do you want to do that now and achieve all these at the same time?I think this episode covers all that! Now you might have to listen to this one a couple of times, cause there’s some golden nuggets to take from this podcast episode. This is definitely not an episode where you simply listen and ...

This is a livestream I did for ambitious parents who want to be pain free but always feel that: They don’t have time to deal with their pain.There’s too many other things in my life that are more important.Or they’re just so busy and overwhelmed that if they try to start an exercise program to relieve their pain, they’re just going to fail so they don’t start at all.If you’ve been here or currently here now, this will surely help you to reframe your mindset in a way that’s empowering, enlight...

I truly enjoy how my body feels… Strong, pain-free, and feeling like anything life throws at me I can conquer. And I love diving into the subject of longevity. I want to share with you 10 non-negotiable things I do or continue to improve upon that will improve your health and help you to live longer. These are things that have helped me improve my physical stamina, energy, strength, mindset, happiness, and quality of life. This is one of the best episodes for you if you’re ei...

This is a detailed breakdown of the shoulder I cover: What bones, joints, and muscles compose the shoulderWhy the shoulder is so susceptible to injury and painHow specific muscles interact with our shoulder and what muscles you should focus onUntapped interventions that most physical therapists, trainers, and doctors don’t focus on that can help you with your shoulder rehab.Really hope this helps, it’s quite “sciencey”, so pardon the language and feel free to listen a few times to absorb it a...

This episode is all about sciatica! What is sciatica? Who's most susceptible to sciatica in their lifetime? What are long term strategies to keep sciatica out of your life? And lastly what are some quick short term relief tactics you can use now? Dive in and let me know what you think of this episode. I truly hope it helps! Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. This would really help this podcast ...

In this jam-packed Q&A episode, I discuss the following questions that I received from direct messages, comments on Instagram or Facebook. The questions answered: Is resting good for pain?Should I foam roll before workouts?Best strategies for patellar tendinitisYoga for neck pain.Really hoped you enjoyed this episode. Leave a comment, or email me jason@flexwithdoctorjay.com to let me know what you thought of this Q&A episode addressing YOUR questions. Support the show If you benefit f...

Has an injury, strain, or pain ever plagued you for weeks or even months and it seemingly took forever to get past it? Do you often sit on the sidelines for an injury to fully heal, jump back into an activity, and then hurt yourself again? Listen in on a key concept called the Window Of Opportunity, which when mastered and utilized, can shorten your recovery from weeks and months to just days… This is something unique to my program and philosophy, and I’m providing some paying-client resource...

The absolute best approach to relieving your chronic pain is the active one. Active approach is where you are an active participant and you determine the outcome of your own treatment. You hold the keys to your success. The passive approach is where you are a recipient of treatment, submissive to someone else or thing, and therefore you have no control over the outcome. While one is easier, the likelihood is you will not achieve the results you desire: sustainable long term relief from pain. ...

There are 5 critical mistakes most people over 30 make with their health and fitness. How can I say that with certainty? Because only 12% of Americans have gym membership, only half of those people use their membership, 80% of the working population have a job subjected to a desk, and there are over 25% of the world live with some chronic pain or ailment. The statistics don’t lie… At 34 years of age, I’m wanting you and others to prevent health related issues, pain, and disease later on. Avoi...

If you have pain, stiffness in your hips, or any catching or locking sensations with certain movements, this is the exact episode for you. I break down what femoracetabular impingement (aka FAI) entails, who is prone to getting it, what are the symptoms and ways to confirm if you have FAI, and the best treatment protocols to get relief from FAI. In general, this is what I refer to as hip impingement. It is very common to get hip impingement, occurs in over 60% of adults over the age of 30-35!...

Having trouble squatting deeper? Or maybe having pain or tightness whenever you squat? If so, this is a high level analysis on how to squat better and deeper! There are certain aspects around stability and mobility that many people don’t know about. Addressing 1 or 2 of the 6 things can allow you to squat pain and tightness-free. Note: there are definitely some high level verbiage I use in this episode, so if you have questions, just send me an email to jason@flexwithdoctorjay.com and I can a...

“What can’t be measured can’t be managed”. I say this quote often to my clients because it’s true. You wouldn’t be able to keep a roof over your head if you didn’t (to some degree) track your finances. In the same fashion, we should track certain aspects of our health and fitness to elevate our health and fitness. What I go through are 3 important things I feel are non-negotiable to track daily. Note: #3 on the list is DEFINITELY something you’re likely not tracking but has a pivotal rol...

Here are 5 tips to relieve pain from the comfort of your home, on your time, without manual therapy. Manual therapy is just one way to get relief. Oftentimes, it is more of a temporary solution because there is no active involvement in you doing much for relief. So these are all physical action-type items and mindset tools to keep you moving pain-free! Note: some of the tips I provide require purchasing something, but all are cost-effective and cheaper than multiple sessions to a manual thera...

Why does back pain always come back? Why are you not getting the long term relief you need and every time you get relief, the same back pain haunts you again and again? Here’s 8 reasons why + solutions to fix each reason. There’s so much you can do to reduce back pain or prevent back pain from recurring. You just need to know the right strategies and build it into your life. So let’s dive in. P.S. if you’re interesting in having a personalized plan, having 1:1 coaching, and building the pain-...

Always feeling like you’re short on time? But you know exercise is important and want to get on a consistent training regimen? In this episode, I discuss 3 incredible tips you can start using today! Exercise is literally the #1 key to longevity and chronic pain relief, but it’s so gosh-darn hard to stay with an exercise plan. So by applying these 3 tips I discuss on this episode, you’ll be able to: Have applicable and practical tools to get up every day knowing you’ll get in your workoutCome ...

This is was a live recorded training with Dr. Sue May Yap, doctor of physical therapy, and a coach from my online coaching program, the Pain Free Academy. We talk about differentiating acute vs chronic pain and best research based interventions for both. This interview was dated back in 2022 from my Pain Relief Support Group. If interested in joining, go to www.flexwithdoctorjay.online/group Interested in joining the Pain Free Academy? We simplified the process of joining! ...

Here are 8 fast tips to transform your body & get in the best shape of your life. When I mean fast, I mean that with consistency and some elbow grease, you can start to see huge changes to your health. You'll start to see the weight loss, better strength, enhanced energy, etc. All this can come if you follow these 8 tips, and take action on them Support the show If you benefit from episodes like this, hit that ‘Follow’ button, and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or A...

This episode is for those who want to get out of pain, but continuously get side tracked from doing anything meaningful or effective. You might see the title and think “sure Jay, just take action. Easier said than done!” But this will give much more meaning to why you are taking those action steps and what composes those action steps to get out of chronic pain long term. Your everyday actions determine not just what you do and feel like today, but how you will feel and live in the future. Mak...

Are you still looking for the fountain of youth? The holy water that can cure all disease and keep you young forever? Well, that fountain doesn’t exist…yet. Technology continues to push the boundaries for the sake of the human body. But what I can share with you are proven, research-based strategies to live longer and stray far away from early death. This episode is all about the pursuit of longevity. Here are 10 fountain-of-youth-type tips to not just live longer, but to entertain the though...

If you’ve ever been told, “if it hurts, don’t do it”… And you’re still continuing to have pain despite you following this statement, there’s a huge issue obviously. As a pain relief coach and clinical doctor, I hear this statement so often amongst my clients and many accept it to be true because everyone that you know including your grandma says this! I want to highlight 3 very important reasons why you should stop following this statement. I want to share if you could think differently and s...

This was a phenomenal interview with Dr Amber Richard Bauer and speaking to the recovery from chronic pain through pain neuroscience education, and mindfulness based therapy. If you've ever felt that your emotions get the best of you, you feel like your world is collapsing, or if you feel that your chronic pain will never get better and you're always thinking about worst case scenarios... This entire episode can change the trajectory of your life by taking our chat into practice. Chronic p...

In this episode, I want to share with you 3 life long weight loss strategies that I used to lose 14 pounds in under 3 months. As of Dec 1st, I was 171 pounds after my Disney cruise with family. Now, I am around 157 with still some weight to lose before I decide I’m satisfied with my goal. I’ve heard of many fads out there, and I’m sure you’ve tried some with success but then the weight magically reappeared. Or you have lost weight before, but it felt unsustainable and felt like you had to “su...

Strength training is by far the best long-term intervention for pain relief and quality of life backed by high level research. In this episode, Dr. Alex Hu, a physician from UCLA, speaks about how he empowers his clients through strength training to relieve their pain and improve their quality of life. I truly enjoyed this episode as Dr. Hu and I are both huge supporters of strength training and we both are healthcare “dads” striving to stay strong and active with our kids. If you’ve been to...

Is motivation a good thing to get you to exercise? I think it’s not the most useful tool and there are plenty better ways to exercise consistently without being motivated. I talk to my clients about this all the time because it’s often an issue for those that absolutely need a “kick in the butt”, a “push in the right direction”, but 100% of them always end up inconsistent with their exercise routines. In this episode, I highlight 3 strategies that I feel are much more effective long-term for ...

Happy Valentine's Day! I know I'm a day late, but I wanted to share 5 benefits to being in love and expressing love. Love is something that most people try to express or obtain for themselves; it is the essence of life, one of the most coveted feelings and expressions in the universe. But did you know that love has substantial, immense benefits to our health? You might try to guess them right now --stress reduction, makes you feel good, etcetera. But #4 and #5 might surprise you... So let's d...

Have you ever gauged how happy you are in life? Have you ever thought how interconnected your exercise and level of activity is with being happy? Chantalynn and I have you covered! We have an in-depth chat on how mind, body, and spirit play pivotal roles in our physiological and mental well-being. She also speaks personally from when she immigrated from the Vietnam and how her life story transformed her into a life coach. If you're wanting steps to becoming happier, more fulfilled, have great...

I sit down with my client, Lieza Danan, CEO of LiVeritas Biosciences, to speak about her battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, peripheral neuropathy, weakness, and chronic pain. She details how social support, an incredible team of "heartbeats" around her helped her to regain her bodily health again and still lead a company to success. Her journey is inspiring, and I hope this brings certainty in your life that chronic pain is not a life sentence, and with the right strategies and team, anyone can ...

Have you been told you have arthritis and to limit your activities or "stop doing X"? Struggling with pain in an area that has confirmed arthritis? If you said "yes" to any of the top questions, this episode is for you. Arthritis is NOT a life sentence. In fact, it can be well managed by changing your mindset and understanding the right information! Too many health practitioners tell their patients to not squat, not run, not lift weights, not do A, B, and C. I reveal 3 strategies to allow you...

In this episode, I dive deep into the research on stretching and seeing if it is effective for injury reduction, performance enhancement, or pain relief. Some of the facts may surprise you. Countless things that I've been told about stretching are vastly different from what I thought to be true. There are many forms of stretching, and some have been proven to be more effective than others. And some just don't make a huge difference at all for your overall health and fitness.&nbs...

Today, I'm sharing 8 simple hacks to fit in more exercise in to your life with very minimal effort. Too many people know that exercise is important for longevity and health but we always put it off to the side. In the short term, it might be okay. But long term, this dramatically increases our chance of disease, pain, and early comorbidities. We can obviously will ourselves to say "new year, new me", and drag ourselves to exercise. But you know very well how that always turns out ;) This acti...

In this episode, Carly Brown, a current member of the Pain Free Academy community, shares her emotional journey through chronic pain. Carly is a busy mom and digital marketer from the UK; her journey is similar to many of our other clients. For years, she struggled with chronic knee pain and felt disabled at the age of 21. She was diagnosed with early knee arthritis, and for close to 10 years, she consistently was let down by her country's healthcare system. As a mom of 2, she was unab...