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Episode 57: Ease Acute Back Pain This week Dr. Jackie Fenton shares about how she helped her Mom deal with an episode of acute low back pain. She goes through some exercises you can do to help aid with your back pain. And reminds you that keeping moving is the best thing to help with a flare up of back pain.

It has been a minute since there has been an episode of Your Health Matters. Today, Jackie talks about what she has been up to post baby and how her recovery has been physically and mentally.   She discusses the challenges of a C-section and postpartum depression and anxiety. She shares about what she has done to help herself physically and mentally these past few months.    Jackie is excited to be back podcasting and ready to share weekly insights about your health and healthcare.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about my thoughts on abortion as a healthcare provider. I know it is a sensitive topic more so now because Roe v. Wade was recently overturned by the Supreme Court. It will now be left to the states in the United States if abortion is legal or illegal within their territory.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:22] Introduction  [2:15] My experiences around pregnancy as a healthcare provider [4:57] My experiences with my pregnancies  [8:30] Unintended consequences in states where abortion will be considered illegal  [12:24] If abortion will become illegal, what are the consequences to the children   [14:00] People having the right support and resources  [15:00] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about the stunning statistics around knee replacement.  I was scrolling through Instagram and I saw a study about 18.6 percent of people who had knee surgery being dissatisfied with the outcome. That percentage is quite high since knee surgery is an elective surgery so I wanted to talk about this to help you understand how to get better results after undergoing a knee surgery or any surgery for that matter.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [2:24] The Most Significant Predictor Of Dissatisfaction   [3:03] What Is A Knee Replacement  [4:56] In My Experience – When Is There Success In Satisfaction, Mobility, And Strength  [10:01] Nerve Block – What Is It, Is It Helpful  [10:50] Importance Of Understanding What To Expect After Surgery   [11:29] Getting Physical Therapy Before Surgery  [12:20] Conclusion    You can check out the research I was referring to in this podcast here. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about stiff neck. I was recently interviewed for an article about it and I wanted to share it with you guys. This podcast will talk about what causes stiff neck, how irritated is your neck, and what you can do.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [00:39] What causes stiff neck  [2:21] How irritated is your neck and what you can do   [6:28] What you should do if you are perpetually getting stiff necks  [8:19] One last thing to consider for desk sitters  [9:05] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about where I’ve been as I have been missing in action for the past couple of months. I just want to share with you guys what’s been going on and I am excited to be back!    In this episode we discuss:    [0:19] Introduction  [00:41] What’s been going on [2:24] What I’m up to for Brightheart Yoga Studio and my Physical Therapy patients [5:45] What I’m learning lately  [6:47] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you are excited to hear more from me the coming weeks, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I interviewed Krystyna Holland and we discussed Pelvic Floor PT. She is a doctor in Physical Therapy and specializes in pelvic floor therapy. I find this as an incredibly important topic especially for those who have issues with their pelvic floor after pregnancy. That is why I wanted to share more information about this with you through an expert.     In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [1:19] Introduction of Krystyna Holland on how she got into Pelvic Floor therapy  [10:36] Krystyna Holland on dealing with people who have trauma within the medical system  [13:00] Krystyna Holland on dealing with shame around pelvic floor, post-partum, sex, and the like  [15:53] Providers creating a space for patients to communicate and bring down fear about pain  [20:40] Krystyna Holland‘s thoughts around conversations where medical conditions are normalized [23:40] Krystyna Holland on how Pelvic Floor therapy helps with leaking  [25:27] Krystyna Holland‘s thoughts on kegels   [28:49] Krystyna Holland on misconceptions regarding pain with sex and other pain  [40:00] Krystyna Holland on trauma informed care  [49:38] Krystyna Holland on what she wants to see change in healthcare     If you have questions for Krystyna Holland, you can find her on Instagram or you can check out her website here.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I was very excited to record it because it’s been a year of the Your Health Matters podcast. I just want to say I am appreciative of all of you and I will continue to help you have a better understanding of your body so that you can live your healthiest life and feel really good in your body.    For this episode, I talked about how to handle your back pain. These are the things you can do on your own when you cannot go to a clinic to get yourself checked. I do recommend seeing a health professional if the pain is already too intense and has been a lingering feeling.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:17] Introduction  [1:55] Walking to handle your back pain  [2:59] Gentle spine mobility to handle your back pain  [5:40] Ice or heat to handle your back pain [6:35] Get rest to handle your back pain  [8:15] Getting back to the exercises that you do after the pain goes down a bit [9:46] Wait a week to get back into your sport to handle your back pain [11:22] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talk about how your back is not fragile. I was talking to my grandparents the other day and what the MD told my grandmother about her back and the perfect form when doing squats threw me off.    I wanted to talk about this and what I know about the spine, pain, and movement so you are better informed about them.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:19] Introduction  [2:54] Healthcare providers not creating fear, being aware of language  [4:26] Spine perceived as really fragile   [7:17] The idea of having perfect squat form   [9:36] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked to Allison Tenney, my strength and conditioning coach. I’ve had an amazing time doing her strength program and it has taught me so much about myself so I hope you gain some insights from this conversation.    My interview with her includes her views about strength and the fitness industry, and the impact it has on women.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:19] Introduction  [2:17] Accountability as to strength training or movement  [5:16] How Allison Tenney got to where she is now  [8:58] Allison Tenney’s views on how women feel in the fitness industry  [14:45] Identity and fitness  [19:22] Barriers in relation to fitness  [27:59] Meeting people where they are at   [32:35] Feeling good about your body and dealing with your thoughts about it  [39:01] What Allison Tenney feels that women have as misconceptions as to strength training  [42:59] What Allison Tenney would like to see change in healthcare  [45:18] Conclusion    If you want to know more about Allison Tenney, you can find her on Instagram or check out the work she does via her website.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about how to set your movement goals for 2022. I know there are a lot of messages sent to you about how you can change yourself this coming New Year. However, I want to let you know that you are perfect the way you are, and I recorded this podcast to help you set realistic goals.     This podcast is an insight on my goal setting process and I hope it can help you, too!    In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [2:21] Ask yourself why your goal is important  [4:00] Ask yourself about the time you have to commit to the movement goals you set  [4:30] Set goals for 90 days [5:31] Have someone to be accountable to your exercise goals   [6:17] Determine if you can handle stretch goals or smaller goals   [8:33] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this week’s episode of Your Health Matters, I talked about handling pain when you are ready. I’ve been seeing a lot of friends and family during this holiday season and many have questions about pain and injury and I thought it would be great to give you an insight about one of the conversations I recently had.    This podcast is an assurance that if you cannot handle your pain or injury immediately, there’s not a lot to worry about.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [2:29] Time in relation to pain or injury   [3:44] Alleviating your worries regarding pain  [4:32] Conclusion   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.