Dr. Lindsay sits down with returning guest Dr. Friede Kiernan to talk about why movement is essential to health. Dr Friede explains that motor control begins in the brain, and that pain, dysfunction, or injury can disrupt movement patterns and create compensations that show up as tension, instability, and pain. They explore the difference between simply moving and moving well; how, counterintuitively, pain may not originate where it’s felt; and common compensations such as stiff mid-back leading to low-back twisting, tight hips overloading knees, forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and poor core activation. Dr. Friede also discusses how dysfunctional movement can stress the nervous system, contribute to fatigue, and cause other joints and muscles to compensate over time. They go through practical strategies to create better movement, including taking micro breaks, posture resets, deep breathing, and the reminder that “your best posture is your next posture.” They also touch on a chiropractic’s role in restoring mobility and reducing restrictions, pairing adjustments with retraining for stability and balance, and why it’s important to prioritize mobility and alignment before loading or strengthening to avoid reinforcing dysfunction.

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Healthy Families YYC is hosted by Dr Lindsay Nealon, founder of Healthy Families Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Dr Lindsay on Instagram @dr.lindsaynealon.

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Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/

Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/