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Life Is Motion with Dr. Amir Vokshoor - Episode 2774

Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Release Date: 03/13/2026

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Episode 2797 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how much protein is enough, the gym as a "third space" to hang out, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/how-much-protein-is-enough-episode-2797 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK:  How Much Protein Is Enough? High protein is good, but by how much? (3:30) It depends on how active you are and your...

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Episode 2774 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks to neurosurgeon Dr. Amir Vokshoor about spinal pain, minimally invasive surgery, how life is motion, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/03/life-is-motion-dr-amir-vokshoor-episode-2774

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Life Is Motion

  • Dr. Amir Vokshoor is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery for adult cranial and spinal disorders. (2:00)
  • Vinnie shares some backstory about his own back and neck pain.
    • He wanted to avoid surgery because what was described to him was not acceptable to him. (10:00)
  • Dr. Vokshoor explains the difficulty in the allopathic system; not all treatments are created equal or worth pursuing. (16:00)
  • Minimally invasive procedures allow the surgeon to enter the body with the least amount of trauma to the healthy tissues as possible. (20:00)
  • They talk about stretching and strengthening the iliac and psoas muscles. (31:30)
  • They discuss taking collagen peptides. (38:00)
  • They discuss a horse named Monty and his ligament injury. (40:00)
  • Bioavailability of supplements and gut health are very important for tissues. (42:00)
  • What do we know about NAD? (44:00)
  • Dr. Amir emphasizes that “life is motion”!
    • Good, whole foods, activity, and wellness are so important. Balance and grip strength are good indicators of overall strength.
  • There are various reasons why grip strength is important. (54:00)
  • Vinnie asks about certain chiropractic moves that are popular on social media. (56:00)
  • Dr. Amir can be found at https://drvokshoor.com and can be hired for a consultation to review a spinal MRI with you.
  • He can also be found on Instagram  at @drvokshoor
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    • It will open from Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at midnight. Join while it is open!
  • The membership includes 2 group calls with Vinnie, free resources like Vinnie’s video workouts and workout trackers, and a supportive community for encouragement and accountability. 
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