43. Transforming Life Through Posture: Exploring the Brain-Body Connection for Better Health

02/05/25 • 43 min

Can your posture really transform your quality of life? Join us as Dr. Michalis Aristodemou shares his innovative insights on how a harmonious relationship between the brain and body can do just that. He sheds light on how our bodies adapt to everyday positions and offers strategies to counteract the negative effects of our habitual postures. By emphasizing mindful, slow movements and the importance of warming up, he reveals how small changes can lead to lasting improvements in posture and overall well-being.
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0:00 Improving Quality of Life Through Posture

10:05 Body Retraining Through Breathing and Movement

17:57 Understanding and Treating Chronic Back Pain

31:43 Optimizing Knee Health and Breathing

42:53 Finding Health and Wellness

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0:00 Improving Quality of Life Through Posture

10:05 Body Retraining Through Breathing and Movement

17:57 Understanding and Treating Chronic Back Pain

31:43 Optimizing Knee Health and Breathing

42:53 Finding Health and Wellness

For more on about Dr. Michalis Aristodemou:

www.eastcoastft.com

+357 99267632

https://www.instagram.com/mikeacy?igsh=MXB4amM1YmV0eHB2ZQ==

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Midweek Insights - 43. Transforming Life Through Posture: Exploring the Brain-Body Connection for Better Health

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Hello and welcome back to another episode of Midweek Insights . Today's episode is all about improving the quality of life through better posture , spine health and recovery from chronic injuries . Joining me today is Dr Michalis Aristodimou , known as Dr Mike on Instagram . He's a doctor of physical therapy who is dedicated to helping people regain their function , to reduce pain and