R3 Physio: Relief, Restore, Refine
by Jason Racca
A podcast that interviews other practitioners that compliment what we do at R3 Physio. Also, conversations about health and wellness topics.
Podcast episodes
Season 2
Hormone Imbalance and Whole Body Health: A Functional Medicine Approach with Meagan Alpha, MSN, APRN
Hormone Imbalance and Whole Body Health: A Functional Medicine Approach with Meagan Alpha, MSN, APRN
In this episode, we explore the topic of hormone imbalances, specifically in females, and how it can affect multiple systems of the body, and ultimately whole body health. Meagan Alpha, MSN, APRN of Alpha Women's Wellness in Argyle, TX shares her expertise and unique approach.00:00:00 Introductions00:04:36 Exploring Functional Medicine in Health Care00:06:51 Hormones and their impact on women's health00:12:59 How gut health plays into hormone imbalance?00:14:31 Symptoms of gut health for women00:17:44 Thyroid health, hypothyroidism in women00:21:36 Diabetes and fasting blood sugar00:23:35 Common Myths about PCOS00:28:03 Hormone imbalance and diet00:30:33 How to maintain your body as you get older?00:32:21 How managing stress can help with hormone balance00:34:46 How to manage hypothyroidism in women?00:39:41 More on Alpha Women's Wellness Clinic00:47:02 Final thoughtsHow to reach Meagan:Alpha Womens WellnessLocated in Argyle, TXemail: info@alphawomenswellness.comphone: 214-945-8551Social:Instagram: @alphawomenswellnessFacebook: @alphawomenswellness
Visceral Manipulation: Addressing the lesser known reasons for your musculoskeletal pains
[00:00 - 01:42] • Introduction to the episode and the topic of the visceral system.[01:42 - 03:24] • Explanation of what the visceral system is and its significance.[03:24 - 04:06] • How trauma in the visceral system might manifest in other bodily symptoms.[04:06 - 05:30] • The frequent oversight of the visceral system in conventional Western medicine.[05:30 - 07:06] • Role of the fascial system in interacting with organs and how visceral manipulation can help.[07:06 - 08:48] • Delving into unresolved musculoskeletal issues due to overlooked visceral components.[08:48 - 10:30] • Common conventional treatments and their inability to address the visceral aspect.[10:30 - 11:12] • Introduction and role of the parietal peritoneum in the nervous system.[11:12 - 12:54] • Analogy: Fascial system surrounding organs likened to an alarm system.[12:54 - 14:12] • Western medicine’s tendency to focus on superficial physical symptoms.[14:12 - 15:54] • Overview of the body’s fluid movement using the drainage funnel analogy.[15:54 - 17:36] • Pathway of toxins from cells to their eventual elimination.[17:36 - 18:18] • Role of vital organs like liver and gallbladder in toxin elimination.[18:18 - 19:30] • Consequences of dysfunction, such as the impacts of constipation.[19:30 - 20:42] • Fascia and its relation to musculoskeletal issues and potential treatments.[20:42 - 21:17] • Closing thoughts on the holistic approach of r3 physio in treating patients.
A root cause approach to healing neuropathy with Dr. Christian Nelson, DC
in this episode we talk about root causes of neuropathy (nerve pain/symptoms) and how to help your body heal from neuropathy!Dr. Christian Nelson owns Advocate Wellness in Keller, TX.Socia Media: @advocatewellnesstx00:00 Intro1:20 Dr, Nelson speaks about his philosophy of care and his story of why he became a chiropractor7:13 How treatment at Advocate Wellness differs from a traditional approach to chiropractic13:53 structural issues vs. metabolic issues, and how treatments differ. Specifically structural neuropathy vs. metabolic neuropathy.16:42 what are the different zones of the spine, and how does that relate to treatment?21:00 4 main contributing factors to metabolic neuropathy32:31 The mind-body connection and how it can lead to issues.37:00 What treatment for neuropathy can look like40:16 Nerves can regrow if proper environment.46:01 Example of a case with. Diabetic neuropathy
Why you need a systems based approach to get to the root of your pain and symptoms
In this episode we cover what a Systems Based Approach to Care is and what that looks like in Physical Therapy, We finish with two case examples of how this applies to chronic pain, and specifically pelvic pain and shoulder pain. 00:00 Intro 00:55 What is a systems based approach to care 3:53 PT and a Systems Based Approach 6:23 Ask “Why?” To get to the root 9:18 Are musculoskeletal pains (muscles aches/pains, joint aches/pains) always purely musculoskeletal 10:20 Review of the different systems: Nervous system. Parasympathetic vs. Sympathetic 11:35 Review of the different systems: Circulatory system 13:00 Review of the different systems: Nervous system: Lymphatic System/Glymphatic System 14:23 Review of the different systems: Endocrine system 15:14 Review of the different systems: Endocanabanoid system 15:52: Review of the different systems: Reproductive system 17:00 Review of the different systems: Digestive system 18:58 Review of the different systems: Immune System 19:55 Review of the different systems: Limbic System 22:32 Case Example: Systems Based Approach to Shoulder Pain 28:20 Case Example: Systems Based Approach to Pelvic Pain
Healing from Breast Implant Illness: the connections of multiple systems to the fascia with Sarah Phillipe
Healing from Breast Implant Illness: the connections of multiple systems to the fascia with Sarah Phillipe
In this episode, we talk about what breast implant illness is, what explant (removing the implants) involves, and how the fascial system is involved. 00:00 Introduction 1:56 Sarah shares her story with Breast Implant Illness and explant. The mental and emotional side of implants, the unusual symptoms 14:04 How do you know if the breast implants are causing a problem? 20:37 How our medical system has become so specialized and looking at health issues in isolation. 22:00 What the process of explant looks like 27:48 Silicone filled vs. Saline filled implants. Does it make a difference? 32:33 Why a PT is having this conversation. How implants, surgery, breast implant illness can lead to physical manifestations of pain 38:50 Connecting the dots between fascia, the nervous system, lymphatic system 42:20 Fluid exchange and build up of fluid, need for body work, and team approach to care 45:27 What does working with Sarah look like? The Explant Reset 52:41 Sarah uses a whole body approach to healing. 56:26 Final Thoughts from Sarah Show Notes: Website: https:/reversingbreastimplantillness.com The Explant Reset: https://r1ehpxm4.pages.infusionsoft.net Drainage Pathways Blog: https://reversingbreastimplantillness.com/drainage-the-first-step-to-detox-post-explant/ Instagram: @reversingbreastimplantillness