In this insightful episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, hosts Dr. Matt Rayner, DC, and Dr. Brandon Nutt, DC, sit down in Austin with special guest Dr. Steven Reinlie, DC, founder of In Motion Sport and Spine. Together, they dive deep into the world of sports-specific chiropractic care, functional medicine, injury prevention, and youth athletics.

Listeners will learn about Dr. Reinlie's personal journey from a high school athlete facing frustrating injuries to becoming an integrative chiropractor focused on nuanced, patient-centered care 00:00:47. The conversation covers the advantages of integrative clinics, the importance of functional assessment, and how spending time with patients often leads to life-changing diagnoses that conventional models can miss 00:02:37.

Key discussion highlights include:

• The shortcomings of surface-level care and the need to identify root causes rather than just treat symptoms 00:02:18
• Early warning signs of dysfunction and how small compensations can precede pain or injury 00:14:03
• The complexities of diagnosing and managing disc injuries, including the limitations of imaging and the importance of individualized, functional care plans 00:15:28
• Navigating patient expectations, the emotional impact of diagnoses, and the recurrence risks in back injuries 00:32:27
• The vital differences between pain and soreness, and why understanding these signs is crucial for both athletes and parents with active kids 00:59:31
• Insights into the modern youth sports culture, the dangers of burnout, overuse injuries, and how to foster fun and balanced participation 00:43:27
• Tips for parents: how to recognize real injuries, support their children, and build healthy athletic experiences 01:00:30
• Practical advice for active adults on how to adapt, listen to their bodies, and maintain lifelong movement 01:05:29

Dr. Reinlie also shares stories from clinical practice—such as detecting ankylosing spondylitis early and empowering patients to regain activities central to their identity 00:07:19, 00:40:38.

Whether you're an athlete, a parent, a healthcare provider, or just passionate about functional health, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and relatable stories that challenge the status quo of musculoskeletal care.

Timestamps for Key Segments:

• 00:00:47 Dr. Reinlie’s journey & inspiration
• 00:02:37 Integrative and functional care in practice
• 00:14:03 Early signs of dysfunction & compensations
• 00:15:28 Understanding disc injuries beyond the MRI
• 00:32:27 Navigating patient expectations & setbacks
• 00:43:27 Youth sports culture & injury guidance for parents
• 01:00:30 Distinguishing injury versus soreness in kids
• 01:05:29 Advice for adult athletes and parents

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In this episode of Health, Wealth and The Ultimate Self podcast, we sit down with Dr. Payal Mehta, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor health and scoliosis. Dr. Mehta shares her professional journey from her beginnings in India to her current work in the U.S., delving into the challenges and breakthroughs she's encountered along the way.

Dr. Mehta opens up about her personal struggles with pelvic floor dysfunction, the lack of awareness surrounding the condition, and how this experience inspired her to explore beyond traditional physical therapy methods. She explains the crucial connection between breath, core stability, and pelvic floor function, highlighting why issues are often rooted higher up in the body and not just isolated to the pelvis.

Listeners will learn the importance of breath work, core training, and proper movement patterns for preventing and managing pelvic floor dysfunction—far beyond relying on Kegels alone. Dr. Mehta discusses common symptoms, the impact of stress, sedentary lifestyles, and hormonal changes, especially around menopause. She also addresses the challenges she faces shifting perspectives in physical therapy, emphasizing the need for ongoing learning, individualized care, and integrative approaches to health.

Whether you’re experiencing low back pain, hip tightness, urinary issues, or are planning for pregnancy, this episode is packed with practical advice and empowering insights for women and men alike.

Connect with Dr. Payal Mehta:

Instagram: @PowerOverPain

Free discovery calls and personalized guidance available.

Follow Health, Wealth and The Ultimate Self for more expert discussions on movement, integrative health, and practical wellness strategies.

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In this insightful episode, we welcome back Sally K. Norton, MPH—internationally recognized as the Ivy League nutritionist and acclaimed author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better. With nearly two years since her last appearance, this conversation dives deeper into the hidden dangers of oxalates—chemicals found in common "superfoods" like spinach, almonds, peanuts, beets, sweet potatoes, and even dark chocolate.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, stubborn fatigue, fibromyalgia, hormonal issues, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious neurological complaints, this episode unpacks how bioaccumulation of oxalates could be an overlooked root cause. Sally K. Norton addresses the science behind oxalate toxicity, its wide-ranging impact on energy, metabolism, mineral deficiency, connective tissue, women's health, and even mental wellbeing and longevity.

Learn how diet and lifestyle changes—even simple swaps like switching out spinach for romaine—can lead to profound healing. Discover actionable resources, group support options, cookbooks, and where to start making low-oxalate living approachable. If you're a provider, patient, or just health-curious, tune in for practical guidance, myth-busting, and hope for recovery beyond traditional medicine.

Keywords: Oxalates, Sally K. Norton, Toxic Superfoods, chronic illness, functional medicine, nutrition, spinach, fatigue, pain, women's health, longevity, kidney stones, inflammation, low oxalate, podcast,

Sally K. Norton’s book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold. The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes and can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book on Instagram, @BeFreeToThrive on Facebook, and @BetterLowOx on X

Links:

Website: https://sallyknorton.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeFreetoThrive

X: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A

Toxic Superfoods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593139585?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

Data Companion: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion

Sally’s Recipe Collection: https://shop.sallyknorton.com/products/low-oxalate-recipe-book-pdf-only