In this episode of Longevity Unlocked, Coach Kyle and Dr. K break down one of the most commonly misunderstood pain conditions in modern medicine — TMJ Disorder (TMJD). Most people think TMJ is the disorder… but it’s actually just the name of the joint. The real problem is the instability, inflammation, and muscle imbalance happening around it — and the symptoms can be debilitating.

The hosts uncover the real causes behind jaw pain, clicking, popping, locking, headaches, and facial tension, including why neck instability is one of the most overlooked drivers of TMJD. Dr. K also shares his own personal journey with severe TMJ pain and how regenerative treatments like prolotherapy and stem cells eventually resolved it long-term.

They peel back the truth about mainstream care — including why dentist-prescribed night guards often make TMJ worse, why PRP should never be injected into the jaw, and why chiropractic “jaw adjustments” don’t correct the root cause. You’ll learn what actually works, what doesn’t, and how The Longevity Center approaches TMJD by treating the jaw and the neck together for lasting results.

Whether you’ve dealt with jaw pain yourself or want to understand a massive root-cause player in headaches, neck pain, sleep issues, and facial tension — this episode is a must-listen.

• TMJ is the joint — TMJD is the actual disorder, caused by instability or dysfunction around the joint.
• Neck instability is one of the most common hidden causes of TMJ issues, pulling the jaw out of alignment.
• TMJD can stem from dozens of causes: trauma, stress, poor sleep, sleep apnea, muscle imbalance, or a small palate.
• Night guards often make TMJ worse by changing the jaw angle and creating more muscle tension.
• Prolotherapy and stem cells are the most effective regenerative treatments — but treating the neck is often required for lasting resolution.
• PRP should not be injected into the jaw, as the inflammatory response can make it too painful to eat for days.
• Treating only the jaw is treating a symptom — you must treat both sides of the jaw and the supporting neck muscles.
• Chiropractic jaw cracking and massagers may help temporarily, but they don’t fix the root structural imbalance.
• The Longevity Center’s transparent pricing: Prolotherapy is $499 and stem cell treatment is $4,999 (bilateral), priced intentionally below industry standards.

00:00 – Welcome to Longevity Unlocked — today’s topic: TMJ Disorder 00:21 – TMJ vs. TMJD: What people misunderstand 01:00 – How the jaw joint actually works 01:25 – The real reason jaws pop, click, or lock 01:45 – The many causes of TMJD — trauma, stress, neck issues & more 02:30 – Why neck instability pulls the jaw out of alignment 03:00 – Dr. K’s personal story with severe TMJ pain 03:45 – Kyle’s TMJ “side quest” treatment experience 04:20 – How injections rebalance jaw muscles 05:00 – Prolotherapy vs. stem cells — what actually helps 05:30 – Why PRP should NOT be used in the jaw 06:00 – Why you must treat the neck along with the jaw 06:30 – Mainstream care: night guards, dentists & their limitations 07:00 – Do massagers or chiropractic jaw adjustments help? 07:45 – Transparent pricing: what TMJ treatment should cost 08:20 – Treating symptoms vs. fixing structural dysfunction 09:00 – Final recommendations for anyone with jaw pain 09:30 – Outro & medical disclaimer

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL Your one-stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL blends Integrative, Osteopathic, and Regenerative Healthcare in West Palm Beach, FL. Location: 580 Village Blvd #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl

Produced by: Clearview Studio Filmed by: Jackson Young with @clearviewstudios

Podcast Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/ Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod X (Twitter): @PeakPerformPod Dr. K on Instagram: @theosteodoc

In this episode of Longevity Unlocked, Coach Kyle and Dr. K dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and controversial conditions in modern medicine — Lyme disease.

They explore what Lyme disease really is, how it suppresses your immune system, why it’s so hard to test for, and the truth about conventional antibiotic treatments. Dr. K breaks down why most traditional protocols only offer temporary relief — and how addressing “Lyme’s friends” (like mold, parasites, and heavy metals) is essential for real recovery.

The hosts also uncover myths around transmission (including the possibility of sexual and mosquito-based spread), discuss why standard testing often fails, and reveal the integrative approach used at The Longevity Center to help patients suppress chronic Lyme and regain their health.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme or just want to understand how infections impact longevity and immunity, this episode is a must-listen.

• Lyme is not just an infection — it’s an immune-suppressing condition that allows other toxins and pathogens to thrive.
• Traditional antibiotics only suppress symptoms temporarily and often lead to gut issues without resolving the root cause.
• Testing through Quest or LabCorp often gives false negatives — specialty labs like Vibrant or Igenex are far more accurate.
• Early detection is critical: if doxycycline isn’t started within 48 hours of the tick bite, it’s likely too late to stop systemic infection.
• Lyme has “friends” — co-infections and toxicities (like mold, metals, and parasites) must be addressed for true healing.
• There is hope: integrative medicine approaches using ozone, methylene blue, and targeted IV therapies can help patients suppress Lyme long-term.

00:00 – Welcome to Longevity Unlocked — today’s topic: Lyme disease

00:40 – Traditional vs. alternative approaches to Lyme treatment

01:00 – What is Lyme disease really? The “bug HIV” analogy

01:25 – How Lyme suppresses your immune system and opens the door for other infections

01:45 – Can Lyme be sexually transmitted or spread by mosquitoes?

02:30 – How to prevent tick bites — practical outdoor precautions

03:00 – Catching it early: doxycycline and the 48-hour rule

04:00 – Why most people miss the window for early treatment

04:20 – The hidden life cycle of Lyme: remission and recurrence over decades

05:20 – The “Lyme look” — how experienced practitioners can spot it instantly

05:50 – Why traditional lab tests (Quest & LabCorp) often fail to detect Lyme

06:10 – The difference between Western Blot, ELISA, and Vibrant testing

07:00 – How to test ticks for Lyme (yes, you can freeze and send them!)

07:45 – Treatment options: antibiotics vs. integrative protocols

08:20 – Why doxycycline often fails long-term and wrecks your gut

08:50 – The integrative view: suppressing Lyme by addressing co-toxins

09:30 – Lyme’s “friends”: heavy metals, mold, parasites, and more

10:10 – How ozone, methylene blue, and CBD IVs help suppress infection

10:30 – Can healthy people fight off Lyme naturally?

11:10 – Why working with an experienced practitioner is critical

11:45 – The emotional and psychological burden of chronic Lyme

12:00 – Hope and healing: patient success stories and outcomes

12:30 – Closing thoughts: Real recovery is possible

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL Your one-stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic, and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL. Location: 580 Village Blvd #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com

Produced by: Clearview Studio Filmed by: Jackson Young with @clearviewstudios

Podcast Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/ Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod X (Twitter): @PeakPerformPod Dr. K on Instagram: @theosteodoc

Episode Summary

In this episode of Longevity Unlocked, Coach Kyle sits down with Dr. Matthew Dilallo, a chiropractor and former athlete based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to challenge the misconceptions around chiropractic care, back pain, and the healthcare system at large. Dr. Matt reveals why so many people bounce from appointment to appointment without lasting results—and what the best practitioners do differently.

He breaks down the real cause of chronic pain, the link between emotional release and physical healing, and why the key to long-term health is movement, not rest. They also tackle controversial topics like the myth of chiropractic strokes, why “good posture” is overrated, and how breathing and pelvic floor function impact your spine, circulation, and overall wellness. This is a conversation that bridges traditional chiropractic wisdom with performance medicine, holistic healing, and common sense.

Key Takeaways

Most back pain isn’t about your back. The pain you feel is often compensation for dysfunction elsewhere in the body—muscular, emotional, or even visceral.

Good care requires time and intention. The best practitioners listen deeply, diagnose holistically, and don’t rush patient outcomes. Movement heals. Stillness and rest can worsen chronic pain.

The right movement patterns are essential for circulation and recovery. The chiropractic “stroke risk” myth is wildly overblown.

The actual risk is lower than being struck by lightning.

True posture is dynamic. Instead of chasing “perfect posture,” focus on staying mobile and balanced. Breathing and pelvic floor health are underrated tools for resolving low back and hip pain.

Chapters

00:00 – Why most healthcare pros don’t truly care

01:30 – Welcome to Longevity Unlocked + Dr. Matt’s background

03:00 – Does the healthcare system fail people in pain?

04:20 – From short-term fixes to lasting healing

05:00 – The biggest misconception about back pain

06:00 – Posture is overrated: why the best posture is movement

07:00 – 3 things you can do today to relieve back pain

09:00 – The emotional side of chiropractic and healing

10:30 – How Dr. Matt met his wife in chiropractic school

12:00 – Why he chose chiropractic over medicine

13:40 – Stop chasing pain: the real cause of discomfort

15:00 – The art and technique behind chiropractic adjustments

17:00 – What makes a great chiropractor different 1

8:30 – Debunking the “stroke from neck adjustment” myth

23:30 – The business of healthcare vs. real patient care

25:30 – Why chiropractors keep you coming back — and when that’s OK

28:00 – Chiropractic + biologics: combining regenerative and manual care

29:30 – The forgotten key to recovery: breathing and pelvic floor work

31:00 – Closing thoughts on holistic healing and self-care

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL Your one-stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic, and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Location: 580 Village Blvd #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/

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

Credits

by: Clearview Studio

Filmed by: Jackson Young with @clearviewstudios

People & Social Links

Podcast Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/

Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod

X (Twitter): @PeakPerformPod

Dr. K on Instagram: @theosteodoc

Guest

Dr. Matthew Dilallo Chiropractic Physician performanceandwellnesschiropractic.com