Welcome to the Second episode of Building Bulletproof Backs podcast.

This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mental, physical and emotional Health.

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I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive. 

Our Guest for this episode is my colleague and friend, Alexa Nehter. Alexa is a brilliantly passionate, “leading edge” teacher and body worker who discusses with us her wholistic approach to back pain. We discuss structural integration, fascia, self awareness, breath, mobility exercises, and the importance of loving yourself.

We discuss the existing back pain model, time limits on practitioners, the importance of self responsibility and the need to work with a practitioner you trust to facilitate your process of healing.

Alexa’s tools:

1. Structural integration - a form of body work developed by Ida Rolf which aligns and integrates Fascial Lines
2. Movement re-education
3. Healthy lifestyle choices - breath work, loving and listening to yourself.

Alexa’s Top 3 tips

1. Find a holistic practitioner whom you trust to facilitate your healing 
2. Love yourself, so you will take the actions required to heal yourself.
3. Learn quality movement practices

Links :

www.alexnehter.com

www.bodytuneup.com.au 

Time stamp :

Alexa tells us about a holistic approach [4:42] 
Including all the human facets linked to healing: movement awareness and mental self awareness [5:30]. 
We talk about structural integration [6:17] and all its elements, in addition to delving into the role of breathing and fundamental mobility exercises.
The importance of the emotional system for recovery [10:00] 
The role of thoughts in the healing process [13:25]. 
Suggestions for the evolution of the health system model in the treatment of back pain [16:50] 
The importance for our life of incorporating a body approach, movements that heals, healthy decisions and personal responsibility [19:00] 
Alexa’s top 3 tips for healing: Love yourself [22:50]
Listen to yourself and self regulation [24:00]

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