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Do you find yourself blaming your sedentary desk job or your age for why you’re in pain? If so, this episode is for you!Dr. Nicole Turnbow is a physical therapist who founded Body in Motion, a comprehensive physical therapy practice in Bloomfield, CT (and Avon, CT coming soon!!), and is on a mission to encourage others to move and work around their pain to continue to get stronger and improve mobility.In this episode, Steph and Nicole discuss the importance of keeping your body in motion and how being in the same position for extended periods of time causes a lack of mobility which impacts your ability to move and causes more complications down the road.1:30 – Dr. Nicole Turnbow’s education and background5:33 – who is entrepreneurship for?8:26 – Nicole’s mission with “Body in Motion”10:40 – is sitting really that bad?12:28 – complications of immobility 13:43 – navigating the excuse “I’m just getting old”15:23 – your pain may be a result of your lack of exercise17:05 – how to continue to move without causing pain and losing strength + mobility17:24 – what a session at Body in Motion looks like18:43 – dry needling modality20:07 – short term vs long term relief21:10 – more modalities used in a physical therapy session at BIM22:22 – soft tissue mobilization vs joint mobilization24:00 – how Body in Motion supports and holds you accountable in your exercises at home28:28 – which is more beneficial: warming up or cooling down/stretching30:54 – top three injuries treated at BIM38:09 – when to stretch and when to strengthen43:55 – top three ailments treated at BIM48:45 – don’t “check out” while strength training50:08 – Dr. Nicole’s top takeaway from this episodeFOLLOWFollow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcastFollow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephfFollow to balance your wellness and life: @flexiblewellnessElevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.netToday’s guest Dr. Nicole Turnbow: @bodyinmotion.ptRESOURCESApply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your highest selfBecome Your Own Healer – self-paced, online course to become your own healer and win at life*This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.*