224 | Nerve Blocks: Good, Bad?

Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish surgical and non- surgical types of nerve blocks, and how it’s effect in pain affects the duration of impact. Finally, DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into opioid use, and the importance of movement as a tool to inhibiting pain. Want to build foot strength? Research suggests wearing barefoot shoes increases foot strength by 60%. Use code ‘TOB’ to grab your very own VivoBarefoot shoes! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 00:15 - What is a nerve block? 01:39 - Pros of nerve blocks & surgical types 03:48 - Epidurals 04:36 - Non- surgical nerve blocks 05:28- Side effects vs duration of impact 10:30 - Opioids & tools to inhibit pain output Watch Episode 224 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/224 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.