This is the performance plate podcast hosted by Amanda Crocitto and Dr. Nick Esemplare DPT, where they give you bite sized bits of information based on nutrition and exercise science to improve your overall performance.
Struggling with pain or numbness down your leg? In this episode of the Performance Plate Podcast, we delve into everything you need to know about this common condition.
We'll break down the sciatic nerve:
The Body's Biggest Nerve: Discover the sciatic nerve's size, function, and its role in leg movement and sensation.
Referred Pain vs. Radicular Pain: Learn the difference between pain originating from the sciatic nerve and pain "referred" from other structures like discs or muscles.
Unveiling the Causes of Sciatica:
Inflammatory Conditions & Nerve Compression: Explore the most common reasons for sciatica, including disc herniations, muscle spasms, and inflammation.
Understanding Your Risk: We'll discuss the prevalence of sciatica and who's most likely to experience it.
Sciatica Symptoms & Solutions:
Pain, Paresthesias, and Beyond: Identify the telltale signs of sciatica, including leg pain, numbness, and tingling.
The Road to Recovery: Discover reassurance – most cases of sciatica resolve naturally within weeks. We'll also explore common treatment options.
Differential Diagnosis:
Not All Leg Pain is Sciatica: Learn to distinguish sciatica from other conditions like spinal stenosis, hip osteoarthritis, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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For more information about Amanda you can visit her Website at https://www.bestatefit.com/ and follow her on instagram at state.fit
For more information about Dr. Nick you can visit his Website at https://www.achieveptnj.com/ and follow him on instagram at achieveptnj
8 May 2024
The Performance Plate Podcast Explores Intuitive Eating
In this episode of the Performance Plate Podcast, we delve into intuitive eating.
What is Intuitive Eating?
We'll break down the core principles, including:
Tuning into hunger and fullness cues: Learn to differentiate between true hunger and emotional or external eating triggers.
Making peace with food: Discover how to ditch the "good" vs. "bad" food mentality and develop a healthy relationship with all foods.
Living mindfully: Explore the importance of slowing down and savoring your meals for optimal enjoyment and physical cues.
But wait, isn't all eating intuitive? We'll address the common misconception and explore:
The difference between intuition and emotion: Learn how to distinguish true hunger from cravings driven by stress or boredom.
The role of objective data: Discover how using knowledge and experience alongside intuition can lead to healthier choices.
This episode is for you if:
You struggle with emotional eating or body image concerns.
You're curious about mindful eating practices.
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For more information about Amanda you can visit her Website at https://www.bestatefit.com/ and follow her on instagram at state.fit
For more information about Dr. Nick you can visit his Website at https://www.achieveptnj.com/ and follow him on instagram at achieveptnj
30 Apr 2024
From Grappling with Life to Grappling on the Mats: Performance Plate Podcast with Billy O'Brien
This episode of the Performance Plate Podcast dives deep into mental health and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with Billy O'Brien; how it gave him an outlet to be more open about mental health.
We'll explore:
His personal journey: Hear Billy's inspiring tale of finding mental well-being through BJJ, and how it helped him overcome challenges.
The BJJ Connection: Discover the unique aspects of BJJ that foster mental strength, confidence, and community.
Breaking the Stigma: Learn about Billy's work with Submit the Stigma, an organization dedicated to normalizing mental health conversations within martial arts.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who:
Struggles with mental health and seeks a positive outlet.
Is curious about the mental benefits of BJJ.
Believes in building a supportive community within martial arts.
Join Billy O'Brien on the Performance Plate Podcast and discover how BJJ can empower you on and off the mats!
To Learn more about submit the stigma here is their website: https://www.submitthestigma.org/
To follow Billy's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/flannelznjitz/
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