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The Healthy Back is a Podcast intended for people mostly 30+ who have spine & joint related problems to help them lead a healthier & active lifestyle. This podcast is hosted by Taruna Rijhwani, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist who shares her insights & thoughts on back related problems, debunks common myths & helps people adopt an active lifestyle & manage their spine related issues
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May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
10 min
In todays podcast episode, we discuss some Q & A's around the book - Active Beyond Fifty: share some highlights and reviews that we have received about the book from our audience and share some backstories.
Who is this book for?
If you are 50+ or are heading towards that age and are struggling to stay active, mobile, and independent with spine and joint problems, then Dr. Taruna Rijhwani, PT was written this book for you.
Most people as they enter their fifties and beyond struggle with spine and joint problems at some point. And the hardest thing about that is being able to make the right, informed choice about how to manage these problems and also maintain their active life - travel, spend time with their grandkids, play golf with their friends, or simply go on long walks with their spouse.
These simple life pleasures are all they want to be able to enjoy yet the only option they usually have is more painkillers, injections, or surgery. This book helps break down the root cause of your spine and joint problems and also the myths around aging.
Dr. Taruna breaks down the pros and cons of many different treatment options available to you so you can choose the ones that are the best fit for you and make the necessary permanent lifestyle changes.
You don’t have to accept a life of pain or worse immobility. With the right support and advice, you can stay active and maintain your mobility well past your fifties. This book will help you do just that.
Get Your Copy Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv

Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
9 min
If You are someone who is fifty plus and is struggling to stay active, avoid injections and unnecessary surgery from spine & joint problems then our book is written for you- Active Beyond Fifty.
This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.
Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form
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E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com

Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
6 min
Meet Gary, a 75 year old from Herndon, VA. In this week's episode he discusses his journey and experience of managing his back and pinched nerve issues. How it impacted his basic activities like walking at the start and how he is so much more active now than he was before.
He also talks about other treatment options he tried and what did not work for him during the process.
To learn more, visit us at www.healthwatcherspt.com or. follow us on instagram @health_watchers

Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
14 min

Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
8 min

Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022
11 min

Dec 5, 2021
Dec 5, 2021
10 min

Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
10 min
with Your Back Problem flaring up each time? If Yes, then this Episode is a must listen. In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani Breaks down this extremely common question that comes up in her practice a lot.
You try to return to the Full Class too soon
You are doing the same movements that caused pain in the first place at your Yoga class
You are not following your Yoga moves with the Right movements for your spine
Nov 5, 2021
Nov 5, 2021
11 min

Oct 16, 2021
Oct 16, 2021
15 min
Role of MRI's in Back Problems
Mckenzie Trained Therapists have higher value in treating spine issues than general Physical therapists
Say NO to One Size Fits All treatment
Prevention Tips for Good Spinal Hygiene from Dr. Chhatre