The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka

Today’s episode is inspired by conversations i’ve had with patients that spent so much time and money on imaging to not find any answers to their problems or to next stop was surgery. I wanted to share with yall a few points I make clear to patients so they understand they are not their MRI. Learn what the difference between xray and mri,why you shouldnt rely solely on MRI, and some movements to h...

This episode is inspired by people who have are going back into the office and working at there desk. You may have had a routine being a home and having opportunity and space to take breaks and do some type of movement but now you want to know what things you can do at the office to help your low back with the space you have. Tune in and learn what the “perfect” posture is at work, why your low ba...

Today’s episode is inspired by questions and responses in the email and dms asking what the top core exercises to help the low back. Everybody is different, but generally, I wanted to share with you all my 5 go-to core exercises to help with low back pain and stiffness. What you will learn: Why the core is so essential for your low back 5 movements for low back pain Link & Resources: Diaphragm...

Today’s episode is about low back pain triggers. Yes, it’s great to know what movements are the best to do to strengthen your low back, but it also is important to know what triggers your pain. This episode will educate you on what your pain triggers are, how to figure out what triggers your low back pain, and then some movements to master to help with your pain triggers. What you will learn: Impo...

Today’s episode is about sciatica. Sciatica is something I believe is getting neglected because it’s “common.” There are too many people walking around with sciatica thinking they have to live with it for the rest of life and there are ways to start working on it today. This episode will educate you on what sciatica is and give you some strategies and movements so you can relieve your sciatica. Wh...

Today’s episode is inspired by multiple patients I have been helping with the numbness in their hands. Some dismiss this numbness because they work from a desk or have been feeling it for so long that they just live it. There are reasons why your arms and hands go numb and plenty of things you can do to help. If you are experiencing this, tune into this episode and learn what happens when numbness...

Today’s episode is inspired by my recent work with a few patients who have noticed during activities like running, squatting, or lunging their knees collapse in and causing knee pain and discomfort. If you are someone who can relate, this episode is for you. Tune in as we talk about the muscles that affect the knee, movements to pay attention to with your knee collapse, and movements to help.  Wha...

Today’s episode is inspired by the weights belts I have been seeing on my instagram timeline. Women use weight belts to lift and do not use their natural weight belts, their core. In this episode, we will talk about what your core consists of, how to use your core as a natural belt, and movements to help activate each of those core muscles. What you will learn: What does your core consist of How t...

Today’s episode is inspired by a good chunk of new clients who have come in with their chief complaint being low back pain. They came in with the same complaint; however, their reasons and the underlying root cause of their low back pain were different. One size does not fit all which is why I am huge on an individualized plan but if you are experiencing low back pain here are 3 reasons why it cou...

Today’s episode is inspired by an important joint in our body that rarely gets taken care of. The big toe is so important when it comes to everyday movements and it is constantly being compressed in the shoes that you wear. Tune into today’s episode to learn about the function of the big toe, why big toe movement matters, and some movements to help train that joint. What you will learn: The functi...

Today’s episode is inspired by a suggestion from someone and once they slide into the inbox I thought about so many people that tell me about their low back spasms and they have no idea what happened. Your low back flare-up didnt just happen, it was a build-up of incorrect repetitive movements over time, and eventually, it's the straw that broke the camel's back. In this episode, we will...

Today’s episode is inspired by more of my moms getting outside and running more and coming in with tight calves. They have been running a little bit before but haven’t run the mileage or as often as they are now. They are experiencing tight calves and wondering what they can do. If you can relate, listen to this episode where we talk about the function of the calves, reasons why your calves are ti...

Today’s episode is inspired by all the stiff ankles that I have been seeing with clients. Clients have told me that have always had stiff ankles but that’s not an excuse. Stiff ankles may not seem like that big of a deal but when it comes to everyday movements like walking or squatting your ankles can restrict you from those movements safely. Listen in to learn what ankle mobility is, the importan...

Today’s episode is inspired by something I see frequently with clients and just people walking down the street and that’s booty butt aka anterior pelvic tilt. It is not a diagnosis but it is something that commonly leads to low back pain and there are ways you can address it on your own. Listen to this episode and learn what booty butt is, what causes Anterior pelvic tilt, and movements to help. W...

Today’s episode is inspired by some of my running mamas coming in with IT band pain. Along with educating them on what the IT band is and what it does, I also provide movements that help relieve their pain and prepare their body and get them back to running the miles they want. Listen in to learn the function of the IT band, what aggravates it, and movements to help relieve it. What you will learn...

Today’s episode is inspired by conversations I have been having with clients about how to train their breathing and how to brace their core and one concept that always comes up is 360 degree breathing. In this episode you will learn why breathing with the diaphragm is important, what 360 degree breathing is, and ways to train your breathing in your everyday life. What you will learn: Importance of...

Today’s episode was inspired by a question from clients, “what is the perfect posture?” With all the sitting for work, even with the new changes and investment into their work environment with better chairs and desks, they are wondering why they still have aches and pains. In this episode, we will talk about what the perfect posture is, and discuss what postural muscles to stretch vs strengthen an...

Today’s episode inspired but something I see frequently whether in the office or someone sliding in my dms asking what they can do when they have a kink in their neck. I am going to share some suggestions of some things you can do for some relief, what actually happens when you have a kink in your neck, and give you some tips on how you can prevent it from happening so much. What you will learn: W...

Today’s episode we are discussing mobility, the difference between mobility and stability, why we need both, and, the top 3 mobility complaints I get from clients and some movement I have provided to them to help. What you will learn: What is mobility Difference between mobility vs stability Top 3 complaints of mobility I get from clients and movements to help those areas Link & Resources: Hip...

Today’s episode is inspired by a handful of recent clients who have had some complaints about upper back stiffness. Stiffness can also mean weak so we go over ways to relieve your stiffness that are more than stretching it out. This is a general explanation of why your upper back can be stiff and I will provide you with 5 movements I prescribed in resilience programs. What you will learn: What mus...

Today’s episode is inspired by what I have been teaching my clients about their shoulder blades. I have had a handful of new clients lately coming in with issues that are all stemming from their inability to use their shoulder blade correctly. Once we started working on that, their complaints started changing within the first week. In this episode, you will learn some things I educate my clients o...

Have you been told your glutes are turned off? Today’s episode is inspired by a recent instagram post that blew up and spoke to so many people that I decided to expand on it in an episode. We are talking about glute amnesia or as I call it “dead ass”. What exactly is gluteal amnesia, some causes of dead ass, and ways to start addressing your glutes today. What you will learn: What is gluteal amnes...

Today’s episode we are discussing pinched nerves in the neck. Numbness, tingling, or radiating pain? Take a listen to this episode as we discuss exactly what a pinched nerve is, things you may be experiencing, and ways to start addressing it today to get some relief. What you will learn: What is a pinched nerve Things you may be experiencing with a pinched nerve How to start addressing it Link &am...

Today’s episode we are discussing carpal tunnel syndrome. Do you experience numbness or tingling into your wrist and hands, this episode is for you. We are going to talk about what exactly carpal tunnel syndrome is, what are some things that can cause it and provide you some actionable steps you can implement today into your daily routine to start offering some relief from the comfort of your own...

Today’s episode is about hip mobility. How many of you have tight hips? How long have they been that way? Learn ways to improve your hip mobility to prevent future or help with your current low back aches and pains. What you will learn: Importance of hip mobility for everyday life How your tight hips are affecting your low back Things you can do to help your hip mobility Link & Resources: 90/9...