The MoveU Podcast

Exploring Mapping with Dr. Brittney Ellers

Today, our focus is on mapping! Our guest is the amazing Dr. Brittney Ellers, our favorite pelvic floor specialist. Dr. Ellers will explain its physiological significance, the neurological aspects involved, and the benefits it offers. Throughout the episode, you'll gain insights into the meticulous process of mapping, learning what it is, how to do it, and receiving pro tips for you and your partner. We delve into the relationship between mapping and self-exploration for personal well-being and empowerment. Engaging in self-mapping can foster a deeper connection with one's own body. The process can also be an avenue for addressing pain, with mindfulness and relaxation techniques potentially playing a role in managing discomfort. Additionally, involving partners in this intimate exploration, with open communication and respect, can contribute to mutual understanding and enhance intimacy.

The 4 Pillars To A Pain-Free Life

Welcome to The MoveU Podcast, where we believe that there are 4 pillars to a pain-free life: movement, alignment, mindset, and recovery. In today's episode, we will dive deep into each pillar individually. 1. Alignment Ensure total body alignment by understanding optimal joint positions in various postures and movements. Strive for joint centration to balance forces, preventing uneven wear that leads to pain and injury. At MoveU, alignment training exercises enhance joint ranges and postures for deeper alignment awareness. 2. Mindset Embrace the "Fix Yo Shit" mentality, taking control of well-being by recognizing that chronic pain often stems from lifestyle choices. Empower yourself to actively learn about your body and its mechanics, viewing pain as a signal for growth. Cultivate a mindset that sees pain not as an enemy but as a guide to what your body needs. 3. Movement Engage in functional movements mirroring day-to-day activities, like squat, lunge, hinge, push, pull, rotation, and step. Performing these movements in alignment enhances muscle strength, mobility, and overall efficiency in posture, movement, and fitness. 4. Recovery Dedicate a phase to mental and physical restoration, incorporating tools like stretching, foam rolling, massage, acupuncture, cold immersion, nutrition, heat, laser, TENS, infrared, and LED therapy. While medical procedures such as PRP therapy, stem cells, and surgeries are recovery options, approach the healthcare system with caution due to its complexity and potential costs. Each of these corners plays a vital role in our lives, and at times, we may find ourselves devoting more attention to one over the others. However, the true essence lies in striking a harmonious balance between them to attain a pain-free life.

Training & Pain: When to Pause & When to Push

Navigating chronic pain involves: - Prioritizing controlled movements over extreme flexibility or strength gains. - Gradually challenging yourself within your comfort zone to induce soreness without reaching unbearable pain levels. - Managing flare-ups with composure, utilizing recovery tools such as cold immersion, sauna, breath training, massage, and mobility exercises. - Continuously engaging in strength and alignment training, even during setbacks. Recognizing when to seek professional advice is crucial. Look out for symptoms like tenderness, pain on palpation, reduced range of motion, and muscle spasms, while immediate medical attention may be warranted for symptoms like loss of bladder or bowel control, progressive weakness, fever, and severe abdominal pain. For optimal results, we recommend dedicating your efforts to MoveU exclusively, fostering rapid and remarkable changes by allowing your body to reset and realign efficiently.

Root Causes of Chronic Pain

Constant misalignments, such as flat feet, knock knees, and forward head posture, form the basis for common injuries and chronic pain. These misalignments result in uneven joint compression, ligament strain, nerve impingement, muscle tension, and weakness. Factors like resistance, repetition, and psychological elements can worsen these issues. Imagine joint alignment akin to car tire alignment, where proper alignment ensures even wear, while misalignment leads to accelerated wear and suspension issues. Understanding pain as more than a physical symptom empowers you. Recognize the interplay of thoughts, emotions, and environment in your pain experience. Your journey to a pain-free life begins with both your mind and body. Keep moving forward!

The MoveU Method

The MoveU Method is a research-based, core to extremities total body alignment & strength exercise training system to help you understand and correct deep-rooted posture and movement misalignments that cause chronic pain and tightness in your fitness and everyday life. Most of us are living with misalignments in our bodies that stay with us constantly—24/7. Though there is some uniqueness, most of your misalignments generally fall into predictable patterns that explain common injuries and chronic pain. Think about it: you walk, exercise, and even do rehab exercises while misaligned! The Method will assist you in identifying and correcting your own misalignments, as well as maintaining joint alignment throughout the day using "joint centration". The MoveU Method teaches five optimal positions (Core Brace, Hip Hinge, Scap Scoop, Ground Force, & Head Pivot) one at a time. Your goal is to learn all five by working through all five programs and then connect them into one total body alignment as you go about your day-to-day activities.