The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka

You've been doing Kegels for leaking, and nothing's changed. That's not because you're doing them wrong, it's because Kegels were never the answer. In this episode, Dr. Arneka breaks down the biggest myth in pelvic floor health: leaking doesn't mean weak. Many active moms actually have a pelvic floor that's tight, overactive, and poorly coordinated, not under-str...

Featuring Isabella Tuma, Executive Coach & Founder of Zanse Lane Your back pain isn't random, and neither is the problem you keep "solving" that keeps coming back. This week Dr. Arneka talks with Isabella Tuma, executive coach and founder of Zanse Lane, about her Root Cause Clarity Method: why chasing symptoms keeps you stuck, and what actually changes when you fix the real thin...

If you've ever been told to suck your belly button into your spine, breathe into your belly, or just engage your core, this episode is for you. These cues are everywhere and while the intentions behind them are good, the way most people execute them is actually working against their core stability. In this episode Dr. Arneka breaks down the three most common core cues she hears from patients...

If you’ve been doing planks, crunches, Pilates, or core workouts but still deal with back pain, tight hips, leaking, or feeling unstable, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why core workouts often don’t translate into real life and why feeling your abs burn is not the same thing as having a functional core. Most people think core means abs, but your core is actu...

If you’ve tried chiropractic, physical therapy, stretching, rest, or random exercises and your back pain still keeps coming back, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down the three things she checks every single time someone walks into the office with low back pain and most of the time, no one has ever looked at them. Instead of chasing symptoms, this episode focuses...

If you’ve been stretching more, fixing your posture, or blaming your age for your back pain and nothing is actually changing, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down five of the most common myths moms are told about low back pain and why they keep you stuck. From the idea that tight muscles just need more stretching to believing pain is simply part of getting older,...

If you’ve been told to engage your core, brace your abs, or just breathe with your diaphragm but still feel disconnected, unstable, or stuck with pain, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why most core advice is incomplete and why simply bracing harder is not the answer. Your core is not just your abs. It’s a system that relies on your breath, rib position, and p...

If your low back seems to “go out” randomly when you bend over, stand up, or pick something up, it can feel frustrating and unpredictable. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why back flare-ups rarely come out of nowhere. Most of the time, your body has been compensating for weeks or months before the pain shows up. What feels like a sudden injury is often the moment your system simply runs out...

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re weak because your back hurts, your hips feel tight, or you leak during workouts, this episode is for you. So many active moms assume pain means they’re not strong enough or that they’re just getting older.  In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka reframes that belief and explains why pain is often not a strength issue at all. It’s a support and coordination issue. You c...

If you’ve been told to engage your core, brace your abs, or just breathe with your diaphragm but still struggle with low back pain, tight hips, leaking, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode is for you.  In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why traditional core advice often misses the mark and why bracing harder does not automatically create stability. Most people are given...

If you’re constantly stretching your hips, hamstrings, or low back but the pain and tightness keep coming back, this episode is for you. Stretching can feel good in the moment, but relief doesn’t always mean you’re fixing the problem. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka goes over why stretching often provides temporary relief without addressing the real reason your body feels tight in the first place. Ti...

If you make that little noise when you stand up, feel stiff and achy when you roll over in bed, or notice your hips take a few steps to “warm up,” you are not alone. A lot of moms assume this is just part of getting older, sitting too much, or working out hard. But hips that feel old are usually hips that feel unsupported. In this episode, we unpack why that constant hip tightness is often a prote...

If back pain and leaking show up together for you, it is not a coincidence and it is not two separate problems. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains how pressure management connects low back pain and pelvic floor leaking, especially in active moms. You will learn why an overworked, tight back causes your body to brace harder, how that bracing increases pressure through your system, and why leakin...

If you are leaking when you run, jump, sneeze, or lift and Kegels or core work have not helped, this episode is for you. Leaking is common for moms, but it is not normal. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why pelvic floor exercises alone often are not enough and breaks down three overlooked areas that directly affect leaking. You will learn how poor foot control sends force up into the pelvic...

If your low back always feels tight but never bad enough to stop your day, this episode is your wake up call. Many moms live in a constant cycle of managing low back tightness. They stretch when it flares, push through the day, and tell themselves it is not that serious. But lingering tightness is not random and it is not harmless. It is often a sign that your back is compensating for a lack of su...

In this annual wrap-up episode of The Resilient Body Podcast , Dr. Ar’neka looks back at an incredibly full year of growth personally, professionally, and within the Resilient Spine community. From expanding the team, deepening local partnerships, welcoming new patients, and growing her family, this year brought milestones that weren’t even on the original goals list…but became major blessings. Sh...

The holidays are full of joy, family time, good food… and also stress, schedule changes, and way less time for yourself. If you’re worried about falling out of routine or feeling stiff, tired, and tense heading into the New Year this episode is exactly what you need. We’re breaking down five simple, realistic strategies to help you feel better in your body without sacrificing the fun or adding mor...

If you’ve ever had pain flare up for a few days, disappear for a week, and then come roaring back, you’re not imagining things. And it’s definitely not because the problem magically resolved itself.  In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why inconsistent pain is actually one of the biggest warning signs your body can give you. You’ll learn how the body relies on compensation to get through daily l...

If your hips feel tight every day despite stretching, yoga, and deep tissue work,  this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: tight hips aren’t always tight . Many times, they’re working overtime to make up for what’s missing somewhere else. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why so many active moms get stuck in a cycle of stretching with zero results. You’ll learn how hip flexors of...

If your back starts aching anytime you sit too long, stand doing chores, or even just exist throughout the day this episode is for you. We’re busting a major myth: Sitting isn’t the enemy. Bad posture isn’t the root cause either. The real issue? Your body isn’t getting the support it needs. In this episode, we break down why back pain shows up during the everyday activities that should feel easy l...

If your back hurts after workouts, chores, or even sitting too long, this episode will help you understand why. Many people are told to strengthen their core, but the real issue is often that the back is overworking because other areas are not doing their part. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains how the back becomes the default stabilizer when the core and hips are not coordinating well. You wi...

If you’ve ever felt that deep ache in your low back or butt cheek that flares when you roll over in bed, sit too long, or get out of the car, this episode is for you. So many women are told their SI joint is “stuck” or “out of place,” but the truth is: your SI joint isn’t the problem, it’s the symptom. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down what your SI joint actually does, why it keeps flaring...

If you’ve ever been told your pain is “just part of getting older,” you’ve been misled. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka challenges one of the most frustrating myths women over 40 hear, that age automatically equals pain, stiffness, or weakness. She explains what actually changes as we age (like recovery, hormones, and movement habits) and what you can do to stay strong and confident for years to come...

If you’ve been told your core is “weak” but every time you try to fix it with planks or ab workouts, your back still hurts, this episode is for you. Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why most women don’t actually have a weak core, but a disconnected one, and how pregnancy, lack of movement, and poor breathing patterns play a bigger role than you think. You’ll learn how to reconnect your breath, core, and pe...

In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down three key things every new mom needs to know before jumping back into movement. Getting back to exercise after having a baby shouldn’t feel confusing or discouraging. You’ll learn how to reconnect your core (without endless crunches), build true stability, and understand how your whole body works together to support recovery. If you’ve been unsure where to...