pain relief

Greg's getting electric for this one, as he tries out a tens machine. Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a type of pain relief which uses a mild electrical current. They're marketed at all types of pain - but do they work? The NHS isn't convinced yet. Listener Patrick is one of many who have asked about these devices, so we got in touch with a a professor who's studied them for 40 years. Also - another type of electrotherapy is a circulation booster. These circular devices claim to be able to help sore legs by activating the muscles. On behalf of listener Rick, Greg finds out what the evidence is for their effectiveness.

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features an interview with author, trainer, podcaster, and human movement specialist Rocky Snyder. Nick and Rocky discuss how he became a personal trainer based in California, the fitness requirements that the elderly & pro athletes have in common, and the importance of strength training that helps individuals live pain free. If you'd like to connect with Rocky, visit https://www.rockysnyder.com and follow him on Instagram @rocky_snyder

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A lot of us have niggling bodily pains. A bum knee, a tight hip, an achy back. My guest would say that the cause of those maladies, as well as their cure, can likely be traced to a common source: your posture.

His name is VinhPham and he's a physical therapist and the author ofSit Up Straight: Future-Proof Your Body Against Chronic Pain with 12 Simple Movements. Today on the show, Vinh explains the problems that can arise when we don't stand and sit properly, and simply sit too much in general, and how those problems can be prevented by practicing good posture. He explains what good posture looks like when you're sitting and standing, and the cues that will help keep your body well-aligned. Vinh shares the ideal ratio of sitting to standing to aim for throughout the day, and a better way to hold your phone so you don't get something called "tech neck." Vinh then walks us through some exercises you can do to address physical issues you may already have, from tight shoulders and hips to lower back pain.

Resources Related to the Podcast

• AoM Article: The Ultimate Guide to Posture
• AoM Article: De-Quasimodo Yourself — 6 Exercises to Counteract Slouching
• AoM Article: 7 Simple Exercises That Undo the Damage of Sitting
• AoM Podcast #213: Undoing the Damage of Chronic Sitting
• AoM Article: The History, Benefits, and Use of Standing Desks

Connect With Vinh Pham

• Myodetox
• Vinh on IG

Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode.

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