How to FutureProof Your Body: Dr. Best Uduh on Pain, Alignment & Smart Movement

Most people don’t realize their body sends warnings years before real pain shows up.

In this episode of The Breakthrough Collective, host Traci Swain sits down with Dr. Best Uduh, a Senior Clinician and movement health expert at MyoDetox NYC, and one of today’s leading voices in preventative physical therapy. Dr. Best breaks down how to FutureProof your body—so you can move better, hurt less, and stop injury before it starts.

Together, they explore the myths around pain, posture, aging, and mobility—and unpack why so many people wait far too long to take care of their bodies. From hidden compensation patterns to the emotional impact of chronic pain, Dr. Best reveals how to reconnect with your body and build long-term strength, alignment, and awareness—starting today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
 ✨ Why pain is a message—not a diagnosis
✨ The early warning signs your body gives before injury
✨ The biggest mistake people make with fitness and goals
✨ What sitting all day is really doing to your system
✨ One movement practice, one mindset shift, and one daily habit that can change everything

If you sit all day, feel tight all the time, or keep ignoring those small aches—this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in to learn how to move better, feel better, and stay mobile for the next 30 years. This is your roadmap.

CONNECT WITH DR. BEST

Instagram: @UShouldKnowBest | @MyoDetox
Website: www.myodetox.com

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:46 The Origin of His Name
• 4:40 Joining MyoDetox as a Founding Clinician
• 8:29 What Happens Before Injury, How to Prevent Them, & Early Warning Signs
• 10:58 “Pain Is a Message, Not a Stop Sign”
• 15:10 What sitting all day does to your body
• 18:06 DIY movement assessment
• 22:26 Signs Your Body Is Compensating
• 28:16 How Pain Impacts Your Mindset and Confidence
• 31:56 The FutureProof Plan
• 38:10 What Makes People Stick to Their Movement Plan
• 41:55 Why PT shouldn’t end when you feel “better”
• 46:33 1 Movement, 1 Mindset Shift, 1 Daily Habit
• 51:42 His Go-To Mantras for Movement & Recovery
• 55:53 Outro