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!
The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
Ep. 131 3 things To Help Your Tight IT Band
In this episode, we bust the myth of foam rolling the IT band and focus on actionable strategies to address tightness and discomfort. Learn why targeting the muscles around the IT band, engaging your core correctly, and refining your foot mechanics are key to long-term relief.
What You'll Learn:
- Why foam rolling the IT band might not be helping (and what to do instead).
- How proper core bracing and breathing improve alignment and muscle engagement.
- The importance of "tripod foot" mechanics and their impact on your hip and IT band.
- A real-life case study of how core engagement helped a horseback rider ride pain-free longer.
If you’ve been dealing with IT band pain or tightness, try out these tips to see what works for your body.
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