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Forget the ice pack. There’s a better way to heal. Dr. Andrew Fix challenges the old RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) protocol and shows how it can actually slow recovery instead of helping it. Ice and anti-inflammatories may ease pain in the moment, but they also keep the […]
Lift Like a Girl: Redefining Women’s Strength You Are Allowed to Be Strong If there’s one message I want every woman to walk away with, it’s this: you are allowed to be strong. Strong in every phase of your cycle. Strong in pregnancy. Strong throughout postpartum. Strong in every season […]
Walking begins with the foot, and Dr. Courtney Conley shows why building strength, mobility, and healthy gait mechanics is essential for lasting wellness. Dr. Andrew Fix speaks with Dr. Conley, the founder of Gait Happens and a leading authority on foot health, about why our feet are the true […]
Bike Fit Guide: Biomechanics vs. Nervous System When it comes to optimizing your bike fit, most riders think about saddle height, handlebar reach, and pedal position. These are all part of biomechanics — the science of how your body moves. But there’s another, often overlooked player in the equation: your […]
Asking for help takes courage, and the right support and accountability can change the way you move through every part of your life. Dr. Andrew Fix looks at why so many of us push to figure things out on our own and what happens when we finally let someone […]
How to Increase Your Vertical Jump and Speed for Basketball If you’re a basketball player, you already know how important it is to jump high and move fast. Whether it’s exploding off the floor for a rebound, beating your defender on the first step, or staying in front of someone […]
What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why It Matters for Everyone Whether you’ve experienced pelvic pain, incontinence, or back issues—or you’re simply curious about how your body works—understanding the pelvic floor is essential. In this episode of The Code podcast, Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Dr. Katie Sasser to break […]
Regenerative agriculture has the potential to reshape how we see food, health, and the future of our planet. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Dr. Jeffrey Burke, the Director of Education for Kokora Life and a natural products industry veteran with more than forty years of experience, […]
Most people stay where it’s safe. But there’s a different kind of progress that comes from choosing something that makes you uncomfortable on purpose. Dr. Andrew Fix shares why stepping outside your comfort zone is a key part of growth and development. He tells the story of getting back […]
Cycling Posture: Myths vs. Reality “If healthy breathing patterns are not in place, then no other movement pattern can be.”— Karel Lewit In the cycling world, dogmatic thinking dies hard. While nearly every cyclist eventually deals with neck tightness, shoulder tension, or hand numbness, the go-to solutions often feel stuck […]
Rethinking Pain Through Strength & Performance PT In the world of sports performance, pain is often misunderstood. Many athletes fear it, avoid it, or push through it without question—but pain isn’t always a red flag. It’s a message from your body, signaling that something needs attention. Learning to distinguish between […]
Most people have a pelvic floor, yet few understand how it actually functions or why it plays such a critical role in issues like sex, incontinence, and persistent pain. Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Katie Sasser for an honest and informative deep dive […]