The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
The Resilient Body podcast is hosted by Dr. Ar’neka Cooper - a not so typical chiropractor, myofascial specialist, movement expert and Co-founder of Resilient Spine. Her goal is to to teach people how to take care of their bodies, build sustainable habits and resilience so they can live their best life!
Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You will hear a combination of solo episodes and interviews with special guests that are geared towards teaching you ways to take care of your body. We will cover topics related to movement, stress, mental health, mindset, and all the things that impact your body.
Come get educated, empowered, and connected with your body and build resilience in order to to live your best life!
Episodes
186 episodes
Ep. 184 3 Things No One Checks When You Have Back Pain
If you’ve tried chiropractic, physical therapy, stretching, rest, or random exercises and your back pain still keeps coming back, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down the three things she checks every single ti...
Ep. 183 5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Your Back Pain
If you’ve been stretching more, fixing your posture, or blaming your age for your back pain and nothing is actually changing, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down five of the most common myths moms are told abo...
Ep. 182 Breathe & Core: What You Are Really Missing
If you’ve been told to engage your core, brace your abs, or just breathe with your diaphragm but still feel disconnected, unstable, or stuck with pain, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why most core advice ...
Ep. 181 3 Reasons Your Low Back Keeps “Going Out”
If your low back seems to “go out” randomly when you bend over, stand up, or pick something up, it can feel frustrating and unpredictable. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why back flare-ups rarely come out of nowhere. Most of the time, yo...
Ep. 180 You're not weak, you're moving without support
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re weak because your back hurts, your hips feel tight, or you leak during workouts, this episode is for you. So many active moms assume pain means they’re not strong enough or that they’re just getting older....
Ep. 179 The Missing Link to being Stronger and Pain-free
If you’ve been told to engage your core, brace your abs, or just breathe with your diaphragm but still struggle with low back pain, tight hips, leaking, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode is for you. In this conver...
Ep. 178 Why Stretching Feels Good But Never Fixes Your Pain
If you’re constantly stretching your hips, hamstrings, or low back but the pain and tightness keep coming back, this episode is for you. Stretching can feel good in the moment, but relief doesn’t always mean you’re fixing the problem. In this e...
Ep. 177 Why Your Hips Feel 80 Years Old When You Stand Up
If you make that little noise when you stand up, feel stiff and achy when you roll over in bed, or notice your hips take a few steps to “warm up,” you are not alone. A lot of moms assume this is just part of getting older, sitting too much, or ...
Ep. 176 Why Back Pain and Leaking Show Up Together
If back pain and leaking show up together for you, it is not a coincidence and it is not two separate problems. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains how pressure management connects low back pain and pelvic floor leaking, especially in active ...
Ep. 175 3 Things Moms Need To Stop Leaking
If you are leaking when you run, jump, sneeze, or lift and Kegels or core work have not helped, this episode is for you.Leaking is common for moms, but it is not normal. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why pelvic floor exercises al...
Ep 174 If Your Low Back Is Always Tight, This Is Sign
If your low back always feels tight but never bad enough to stop your day, this episode is your wake up call.Many moms live in a constant cycle of managing low back tightness. They stretch when it flares, push through the day, and tell t...
Ep. 173 2025 Resilient Spine Recap
In this annual wrap-up episode of The Resilient Body Podcast, Dr. Ar’neka looks back at an incredibly full year of growth personally, professionally, and within the Resilient Spine community. From expanding the team, deepening local pa...
Ep. 172 5 Simple Ways to Feel Better in Your Body This Holiday Season
The holidays are full of joy, family time, good food… and also stress, schedule changes, and way less time for yourself. If you’re worried about falling out of routine or feeling stiff, tired, and tense heading into the New Year this episode is...
Ep. 171 Why Your Pain Comes and Goes and Why That’s a Red Flag
If you’ve ever had pain flare up for a few days, disappear for a week, and then come roaring back, you’re not imagining things. And it’s definitely not because the problem magically resolved itself. In this episode, Dr. A...
Ep. 170 Your His Aren't Tight, They're Unstable
If your hips feel tight every day despite stretching, yoga, and deep tissue work, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: tight hips aren’t always tight. Many times, they’re working overtime to make up for what’...
Ep. 169 Sitting Isn't the Problem, Here's What Actually is
If your back starts aching anytime you sit too long, stand doing chores, or even just exist throughout the day this episode is for you.We’re busting a major myth: Sitting isn’t the enemy.Bad posture isn’t the root cause eith...
Ep. 168 Your Low Back Isn't Weak, its Overworked
If your back hurts after workouts, chores, or even sitting too long, this episode will help you understand why. Many people are told to strengthen their core, but the real issue is often that the back is overworking because other areas are not ...
Ep. 167 3 Things to Focus on if You Have SI Joint Pain
If you’ve ever felt that deep ache in your low back or butt cheek that flares when you roll over in bed, sit too long, or get out of the car, this episode is for you.So many women are told their SI joint is “stuck” or “out of place,” but...
Ep. 166 Stop Blaming Your Age, its Not Why You're Hurt
If you’ve ever been told your pain is “just part of getting older,” you’ve been misled.In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka challenges one of the most frustrating myths women over 40 hear, that age automatically equals pain, stiffness, or weakne...
Ep. 165 Your Core Isn't Weak... Its Disconnected
If you’ve been told your core is “weak” but every time you try to fix it with planks or ab workouts, your back still hurts, this episode is for you.Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why most women don’t actually have a weak core, but a disconn...
Ep. 164 3 Things New Moms Need to Know Before Getting Back to Exercise
In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down three key things every new mom needs to know before jumping back into movement. Getting back to exercise after having a baby shouldn’t feel confusing or discouraging.You’ll learn how to reconnect ...
Ep.163 Keys to Ending Your Low Back Pain for Good
If your low back pain keeps coming back—no matter how many stretches, massages, or adjustments you do—it’s time to look deeper. The truth is, your back isn’t the real problem. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down how your pelvis and hips co...
Ep. 162 Why Stretching Isn't Fixing Your Tight Hips
If you’re constantly stretching your hips but they still feel tight, this episode is for you. So many moms tell me they stretch before every class, during workouts, and even at home yet the stiffness never seems to go away. The trut...
Ep. 161 Why Traditional Chiropractic Isn’t Working for You
Have you ever left a chiropractor’s office feeling great only for the pain to return just a few days later? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka unpacks the flaws in the traditional chiropractic model and why it often fail...
Ep. 160 3 Keys to Finally Freeing Your Tight Low Back
If your low back always feels tight like no matter how much you stretch, it just won’t let go you’re not alone. For many moms, that nagging stiffness shows up after long days, workouts, or even just trying to get comfortable at night.In ...