The MoveU Podcast

MRI Says Surgery but Should You?

Dr. Jared Ament - Disc Replacement, Body Mechanics, and When Spine Surgery Makes Sense In this episode, Dr. Mike sits down with board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Jared Ament for a grounded, no-BS conversation about the modern spine - from body mechanics to disc replacement surgery. Dr. Ament specializes in motion-preserving spine procedures, including cervical and lumbar disc replacement and the TOPS procedure for lumbar instability. But this conversation is not just about surgery. It’s about understanding how the spine actually breaks down over time - and how positioning, compression, and movement patterns drive degeneration long before anyone enters an operating room. Together, we unpack: * The real causes of disc degeneration and disc bulges * How poor posture and anterior pelvic tilt increase lumbar compression * What spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis actually mean * The difference between nerve irritation and structural instability * Why MRI findings don’t always match symptoms * When conservative care works - and when it doesn’t * Disc replacement vs spinal fusion * The philosophy behind motion preservation surgery * The TOPS procedure and dynamic stabilization systems * How locking down a spinal segment affects adjacent levels Dr. Ament explains how he evaluates patients with chronic back pain, sciatica, stenosis, and instability, and how he determines whether someone is a candidate for disc replacement, decompression, stabilization, or non-surgical management. This episode bridges two important realities: Most chronic back pain begins with mechanical stress, alignment issues, and repetitive compression. But in some cases, structural failure progresses to the point where surgical intervention is appropriate. Understanding where you fall on that spectrum is critical. If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or chronic sciatica - and you’re wondering whether surgery is inevitable - this conversation will give you clarity. This is not fear-based medicine. It’s not anti-surgery. It’s not anti-movement. It’s a discussion about biomechanics, spine health, disc replacement surgery, and how to make informed decisions before and after structural breakdown. Because sometimes the solution is movement. Sometimes it’s structural correction. And sometimes it’s knowing the difference.

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Fix Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain Naturally | Dr. Emily Splichal on Naboso, Barefoot Science & Regeneration

In this episode of The Fix Your Sh!t Show, Dr. Mike sits down with Dr. Emily Splichal, founder of Naboso, to talk about feet, fascia, and fixing chronic pain. Dr. Emily shares her unconventional path from podiatry and fitness to developing Naboso’s textured mats, insoles, and tools that reconnect people to their feet and nervous system. Together, they dive deep into plantar fasciitis, partial tears, regenerative injections, and why most traditional treatments miss the mark. The conversation also explores how sensory stimulation, proper foot mechanics, and global movement patterns can accelerate healing, prevent surgery, and improve balance, performance, and longevity.

Fix Pain with Proper Breathing & Joint Alignment | Dr. Michael Rintala on DNS & Movement Healing

This episode of The Fix Your Sh!t Show features Dr. Michael Rintala, one of the few U.S. instructors of the Prague School of Rehabilitation and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). Together with Dr. Mike Wasilisin, they dive deep into functional rehab, joint centration, and the role of the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and deep stabilizers in healing pain and boosting performance. They cover how poor breathing patterns, postural misalignments (like anterior pelvic tilt, kyphosis, and flat backs), and compensation lead to chronic issues such as disc herniations, sciatica, and hip impingement. The conversation emphasizes awareness—what Dr. Mike calls positional presence—as the key to reversing dysfunction, preventing injury, and building durability for life.

Fix Yo Seat: Why Your Chair Is Wrecking Your Back

If you’re sitting in the wrong chair, your body knows it—and it’s paying the price. In this episode of the Fix Yo Sh!t Show, Dr. Mike Wasilisin interviews Steven DuFresne, CEO of Anthros, and Dr. Ashley Williams, PT and seating expert. Together, they expose the TRUTH about office chairs, posture pain, and why traditional lumbar support has failed millions of people. What You’ll Learn: Why 80% of people suffer from back pain in standard office chairs What pelvic support is—and how it outperforms lumbar support The dangers of sit bone pressure and shear strain How to upgrade your current chair (even if it sucks) Why the Anthros Chair is revolutionizing ergonomic design Whether you’re struggling with lower back pain, sitting 8+ hours a day, or shopping for a new ergonomic office chair, this conversation will open your eyes to what really matters: proper posture support from the pelvis up. Learn more about Anthros: https://glnk.io/nrxy4/moveu and use code MOVEU200 for $200 off your purchase.