The basics of mobility often go unnoticed until nagging pain and discomfort arise. Musculoskeletal pain is a very common complaint of many patients. Rather than treating that pain with medication, what if a simple mobility technique could fix the mechanics that caused it? Dr. Kelly Starrett has revolutionized the way we assess and treat common aches and pains by developing a program called The Ready State. His years of working with elite, professional athletes gives him a unique perspective on how to deal with common everyday musculoskeletal issues.
In this episode, Dr. Starrett lays out a simple plan that clinicians can use every day to assess and treat their patients with pain. He also discusses some strategies for those with desk-based jobs trying to survive the modern workplace and outlines the basics of good posture.
“Pain is the body’s request for change.” – Dr. Kelly Starrett
Today on The Lab Report:

2:50 Meet Dr. Kelly Starrett and get introduced to the idea of mobility
8:30 Kelly’s experience with functional medicine
11:00 Adequate vs. Optimal
15:20 What is a supple leopard?
18:50 Prescribing mobility – the movement map
26:25 Deskbound and strategies for the workplace
32:40 Posture and the skill of standing
37:20 The Ready State

Additional Resources:
The Ready State
Becoming a Supple Leopard
Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World
Ready to Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally
Waterman 2.0
Muscles and Meridians
Stand Up Kids
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