Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Power Aging: Masterclass in Pain-Free Movement for Optimal Health with Dr. Jordan Metzl EP 61
04 Jul 2023
This week, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is joined by Dr. Jordan Metzl, Sports Medicine Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in NYC. Dr. Metzl is making his second appearance on GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better. A few months ago, he answered questions about how to keep knees strong and pain free . . . so you can keep moving (Episode 5: How to Keep Knees Strong) Today, Dr. Metzl answers questions from GRUFFtalk listeners, and explains why he believes moving more is the best medicine to not only stay healthy and age better, but can help ease pain. Here’s what you will learn from this episode: #1) What is ‘Movement Medicine’? #2) Best exercises to help ease the discomfort after hip or knee replacement surgery #3) How to fix arthritis in the foot with exercises, and specific treatments such as PRP (plasma-rich platelets) and stem cells #4) What is ‘piriformis syndrome’ and can it be cured? #5) Dealing with pain from sciatica #6) What are the best supplements for healthy joints? #7) How to ease back into exercising after major surgery #8) Most effective movements for lower back pain With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl is widely known for his passion for sports medicine and fitness. In addition to his busy medical practices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, Dr. Metzl is the author of the bestselling titles Running Strong, The Exercise Cure, and Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies. He created the Ironstrength Workout, a functional fitness program for improved performance and injury prevention that he teaches in fitness venues throughout the country. The workout is featured free online where it has been performed by millions of people around the world. Resources: 9-Minute Workout: https://static01.nyt.com/packages/pdf/health/strength-training-chart-r5.pdf Ironstrength Workout Online: https://drjordanmetzl.com/ironstrength-workout/ Dr. Metzl’s Website: https://drjordanmetzl.com Connect with Barbara Hannah Grufferman: Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarahannahgrufferman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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