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The Modern Desk Jockey

We all have to earn a living, but sometimes, we don’t think of the effects sitting for an extended period of time has on our physical well being. Welcome to The Modern Desk Jockey, providing you with healthy solutions for the desk worker. Our conversations with industry professionals and topic based discussions are guaranteed to keep you active for a healthy, more effective work week.
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Dec 28, 2016

These quick tips will change the way you feel, think and perform. 

Find more at http://Healthfitchiro.com/5-tips-tired-office-worker/

Dec 21, 2016

This condition plagues the desk worker and many others, and can mimic the symptoms of a disc herniation.

The key to solving this issue is first correctly diagnosing it, and secondly treating it with the best options.

You will not want to miss this episode if you have or currently are suffering from leg pain.

For more of the resources mentioned in the show, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Dec 14, 2016

David discusses high mental performance for the desk worker and how to prevent the all-to-often "presenteeism". David is a foremost authority on high performance and achieves high level of performance for his clients. He is the host of his own podcast called High Performance from the Inside Out

Dec 7, 2016

The desk jockey who is active outside of work with sports or fitness must consider how the ill-effects of desk sitting can transfer into their sport or activity and cause over-use injuries.

We discuss 3 key prevention options for the active lifestyle desk jockey in this episode.

 

Visit http://moderndeskjockey.com for more information about things you can do to pre-hab

Nov 30, 2016

Alex Charfen has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs grow and scale their business.

As an internationally recognized speaker and business consultant, he discusses the 4 Pillars of health that he abides by and what he instills in his high performing clients: Hydration, Breathing, Nutrition, and Movement - these are the keys to health and success in his view, and he shares some insightful knowledge on high achieving desk jockeys.

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Nov 23, 2016

In Phase 2 of Posture Correction, you will learn how to defeat low back and leg pain/injuries through understanding the Lower Crossed Syndrome, Abdominal Bracing and corrective exercises.

Check out the visuals from this episode at http://ModernDeskJockey.com

Nov 16, 2016

David Berg of Redirect Health shares his healthcare model that is set to disrupt healthcare in America and give small businesses and entrepreneurs a much needed solution to the broken healthcare system.

This is a game changing concept and we are excited to share it with you.

 

Visit http://www.redirecthealth.com for more about David's services and http://moderndeskjockey.com for more great episodes for desk jockeys!

Nov 9, 2016

Learn the Upper Crossed Syndrome and how to restore your posture through awareness and corrective exercises. You will learn simple tools to fix and maintain your sitting posture.

 

For the list of exercises, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Nov 2, 2016

Devin Burke discusses proper nutrition concepts for enhanced performance, healthy weight loss and optimal health. Weight loss doesn't have to be difficult and wrapped into a "diet".

Visit http://moderndeskjockey.com for more great episodes like this.

Oct 26, 2016

Many computer workers complain of wrist pain from typing excessively. Is that pain Carpal Tunnel or is it possible something else?

Unfortunately, many cases of wrist and/or forearm pain are automatically diagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without truly examining all possible causes of the pain.

Not to say that CTS is not a common reality amongst many computer workers and those who work with their hands.

However, CTS must be distinguished from many types of wrist and forearm pain, and the one we are going to focus on today is Pronator Teres Syndrome.

For more information, including the image Dr. Christie mentioned in the episode, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Oct 19, 2016

Listen to The American Posture Institute Co-Founder Dr. Krista Burns discuss posture issues and corrections while you sit at your desk or at home.

Oct 12, 2016

3 Key take-away points Dr. Kevin Christie gleaned from this years Employer Health Congress in Washington D.C. Learn the importance of Sleep, Engagement, and how sitting is killing you in an all new study by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

For more information about how sitting is the new smoking, visit http://ModernDeskJockey.com

Oct 5, 2016

Everything you want to know about standing options for your desk and how to properly integrate standing into your work day to help prevent aches, pains and injuries of excessive sitting. For more information, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Sep 28, 2016

The 3 functional assessments before starting a fitness program.

My guest, Marco Sanchez of Movement as Medicine and MBSC Thrive discusses these very important things you need to check before starting a fitness program to help avoid pain or injury.

He also dives deep into the physical and Internal changes that manifest with prolonged sitting for work.

Find the show notes at http://moderndeskjockey.com

Sep 21, 2016

80% of Americans suffer from a low back condition at least once in their life.

This episode is all about low back pain, what the common causes are, and how to prevent it from happening to you.

For more information, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Sep 14, 2016

Stacey Joiner of The Royal Treatment discusses Chair Yoga, Medication, Sleep and Breathing for the Desk Jockey. These simple solutions to your daily activity will help you stay pain free and reduce your stress throughout the day. Stacy has implemented these tactics for multiple large and small corporations and fellow desk workers. For more information, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Sep 7, 2016

Text neck is a repetitive motion injury that is caused by the constant hunched over position people find themselves in while using their mobile devices. If left untreated, it can lead to spinal degeneration, muscle tightness/pain, and even numbness and tingle down into the arm.

Headaches, as well as decreased lung capacity, have even been linked to this common dysfunction.

Find easy-to-implement solutions for the Text Neck in this podcast episode.

For more information, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Aug 31, 2016

Dr. Vreeland dives deep into what causes Migraines and how to implement solutions to manage them. He also gives detailed distinctions between Headaches and Migraines.

Dr. Court Vreeland is a leading thought leader on neurology, nutrition and has blended those two fields into developing a migraine relieving natural supplement.

Find more information at http://moderndeskjockey.com

Aug 24, 2016

Dr. Christie discusses the importance of Micro-Breaks and activity considerations to combat the ill-effects of sitting for prolonged periods of time. He also discusses how over-use injuries occur via the cumulative injury cycle and gives you a postural reset drill that is easy to implement.

For more information or to contact Dr. Kevin Christie, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com

Aug 17, 2016

How a micro-break can help you feel amazing at work. Missy Bunch from Death Of The Desk shares short exercises that you can do while at your desk.

Find out more by visiting http://ModernDeskJockey.com

Aug 10, 2016

In this episode we breakdown how to fit yourself to your current desk and computer.

We will give you a self-assessment to take during our episode that will steer you in the right direction.

This information is vital to prevent the pain and injury from prolonged desk sitting.

Visit http://ModernDeskJockey.com for past episodes and more information

Aug 3, 2016

Goergette is the wellness director for World Fuel Services and we will go in-depth into what she considers as health and wellness and give some take home points on improving your physical health and emotional wellness. She has a vast knowledge base in the arena of corporate wellness and we enjoyed our conversation together.

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Aug 3, 2016

Ever wonder why you have neck pain? Is your neck pain on the right side? This episode will discuss how your computer mouse is causing your neck pain and some tried and true tips to prevent the pain.

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Jul 31, 2016

Welcome to the Modern Desk Jockey podcast.

We are excited to bring health wellness to the modern desk jockey.

For more about us, visit http://www.moderndeskjockey.com

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