Does your teen suffer from headaches? In this inaugural episode of the Parent Bodywork Podcast, holistic physical therapist Jennifer Spitz breaks down the biomechanical cascade connecting forceps deliveries, toe-walking toddlers, tight hamstrings, orthodontia, and teen migraines—and what parents can do about it.

Jennifer shares the real case of a 17-year-old whose daily headaches traced all the way back to a forceps birth. You'll learn how early fascial protective patterns shape posture and pain years later, why aggressively stretching tight hamstrings can backfire, and the gentle myofascial techniques (shin releases, sacral work, diaphragm resets) that helped this teen find relief.

Whether your child had a difficult birth, wears braces, plays high-intensity sports, or struggles with posture and tension, this episode gives you a whole-body framework for understanding what's really going on — and practical steps you can take with your own two hands.

In this episode:

• The biomechanical cascade: how birth trauma, toe-walking, and orthodontia add up
• Why tight hamstrings and tucked pelvises signal deeper nervous system tension
• Gentle myofascial release techniques for headaches (no aggressive stretching)
• Nutritional support for the nervous system: methyl B vitamins, EPA-DHA, magnesium
• When to seek professional help and which therapies to look for
• How parents can get ahead of these patterns during growth spurts

Connect with Jennifer:

• The Parent Bodywork Project (membership + virtual coaching)
• Standalone videos on YouTube
• In-person group treatment intensives in the Boston area

Subscribe and share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. https://www.jenniferspitzpt.com/parentbodywork

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this show.

CONNECT & RESOURCES

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