Episdode 16
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Episode 16 of Optimal FNXN - Craig Banks, DC and Jim Morgenstern DC discuss the concept of visualization, Osgood-Schlatter's disease and whether or not kids should be back in school for the fall.
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Episode 15
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Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and some of the ways you can protect yourself as well as stay sane during the insanity.
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Episode 14
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Returning from a necessary break, Dr. Craig Banks and Dr. Jim Morgenstern interview Dean Caputo of Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro and the Northcoast Championship. They also discuss how love affects the body, women's training and the arch during bench press.
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Episode 13
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Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim discuss the history behind the first chiropractic adjustment. They talk about Dr. Craig's 4 year-old October initiative, #MonthToMakeADifference. Finally they touch base on their top ways to keep their immune system functioning at its peak.
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Episode 11
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Take a vacation! Ice or heat? (Part 1) Plant the seed.
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Episode 10
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Dr. Nick Colosi joins Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim to talk about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training. They also discuss "innate intelligence", ways to workout without equipment and learning to be more united as people.
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Optimal FNXN - Episode 9
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Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim interview pro wrestling superstar, Velvet Sky, discuss personal accountability, talk about tennis and golfer's elbow, and give tips on training traps.
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Episode 8
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We interview Dr. Jim R. Morgenstern, father to host Jim Morgenstern and cousin to host Craig Banks. We discuss his history and motivation inside of chiropractic and the gym as well as recounting some amazing stories. We discuss smiling, when to get an MRI or X-ray, and the dangers of wanna-be chiropractors.
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Episode 7
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Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim explain what "Imposter Syndrome" is and how you can help to avoid it. They answer the old question about stretching before or after a workout, and they give some advice on seated and standing calf raises.
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Episode 6 - Robert Sikes
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The docs talk with Robert Sikes of KetoSavage.com. They discuss how a bodybuilder can use ketogenic dieting in contest prep, the new KetoBrick, and how he recovered from a low back injury. They move on to discuss the Law of Attraction, why shoulders may hurt during bench press, and the dangers of flip-flops and slides.
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Introduction:
Interview:
Velvet Sky (Jamie Szantyr), Professional Wrestler with Ring of Honor.
Twitter: @VelVelHoller
IG: @SkyIsVelvet
AnimalsForLife.org
IG: @AnimalsForLifeCT
Optimal Concept of the Week: Owning Personal Accountability
Victim Mindset or Creator Mindset
Related to health – Increase stress leads to increase Cortisol, decrease immunity, weight gain and increased pain.
In the political realm, creates a dilemma when it comes to universal health care.
Ask the Doc: “What can I do to treat Tennis Elbow and/or Golfers Elbow”
Related to Wrist movements. Tennis elbow is a stress of the lateral epicondyle at the origin of the extensor tendons. Golfer’s is a stress of the medial epicondyle from the flexor tendons. Typically has little to do with the elbow movement, but they can affect pain in later stages.
Use a brace, icing, never heat. Sleep with a wrist brace, mobility work of wrist and forearm muscles. Soft tissue work on forearm muscles, not at site of pain. Laser therapy, try to avoid cortisone. Useless forearm braces
Rehab using a flex bar, we will post a video.
Final Thots: Trapezius training
Straight up and down, don’t roll, better to pull shoulders toward back of head due to direction of muscle fibers. Slow and steady, don’t use speed. No need to bend elbows. Upright rows work well but can be rough on wrists.