In this conversation, Dr. Ashley and Bjørn Ekeberg discuss the growing popularity of light therapy, particularly red light therapy, and its applications in pain management and injury recovery. Bjørn shares his journey from skepticism to becoming the CEO of Recharge Health, a company specializing in light therapy devices. They explore the science behind red light therapy, its benefits for cellular activity, pain relief, and inflammation reduction, as well as practical applications and safety considerations for users.

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Takeaways

• Light therapy is a non-invasive and natural modality.
• Bjørn Ekeberg transitioned from skepticism to leading a light therapy company.
• Red light therapy can stimulate cellular energy production.
• The therapy is beneficial for pain relief and inflammation reduction.
• Consistency in using light therapy is key for effectiveness.
• Light therapy can penetrate deeper than traditional heat treatments.
• Improved circulation and muscle relaxation are benefits of light therapy.
• The device can be used conveniently during daily activities.
• Safety precautions include avoiding fresh tattoos and certain medical conditions.
• Light therapy is a promising tool for injury recovery and performance enhancement.

00:00

Introduction to Light Therapy

07:02

Understanding Red Light Therapy

14:20

Benefits of Light Therapy for Pain Management

25:51

Practical Applications of Light Therapy

35:22

Safety and Precautions of Light Therapy

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In this episode, Dr. Ashley explores the misconceptions surrounding movement, particularly the binary of good versus bad movement. This episode emphasizes that our bodies are designed to adapt and manage various stresses. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding load management and efficiency in movement to prevent pain and injury. By reframing our mindset from fear of movement to recognizing the efficiency of our actions, we can improve our physical health and well-being.

Takeaways

• There is no such thing as bad form of movement.
• Fear of movement can lead to dysfunction.
• Our bodies adapt to various stresses throughout life.
• Load and volume management is crucial for movement.
• Rounding of the back is a natural movement.
• Pain often signals a need for change in movement.
• Exploring new ranges of motion can alleviate pain.
• Efficiency in movement reduces the risk of injury.
• Reframing movement as efficient vs. inefficient is key.
• A supportive program can help manage pain effectively.

Chapters

00:00

Understanding Movement: The Curb Analogy

05:45

Efficiency in Movement: The Key to Pain Management

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The Mulligan concept is another manual therapy and treatment based approach to sciatica pain. In this episode we learn more about its components and how the Mulligan concept can help people suffering from sciatica pain. Our guest Dr. Eric Dinkins, PT, MSPT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MT, CMP, MCTA, CDN shares more about the Mulligan concept, the history and treatment methods. You can reach out to him here: ericd@mwmusa.com or dinkins7895@msn.com, and you can find a Mulligan practitioner here at mwmusa.com

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