Why Physical Therapy Is Key for Pain Relief and Full Body Recovery | Dr. Jen Fraboni

In this episode of The Resilience Factor, Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with Dr. Jen Fraboni (widely known as Doc Jen Fit), a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is dismantling the "passive fix" mentality in modern healthcare. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mehta explores the vital bridge between surgery and physical therapy, highlighting why even the most perfect procedure fails without the right movement foundation. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt "broken" by an MRI result or stuck in a cycle of chronic pain, offering a refreshing look at how our life stress, breath, and movement choices dictate our physical reality. What You’ll Learn: The surprising "biopsychosocial" factors that influence chronic low back pain beyond what an MRI shows. Why the "passive treatment" trap of massage and ultrasound often prevents true joint mobility and long-term recovery. The essential role of prehab in ensuring successful surgical outcomes for complex conditions like frozen shoulder. How hormonal shifts during perimenopause and pregnancy impact pelvic floor health and ligament laxity. The "non-sexy" daily habit that serves as the foundation for core stability and nervous system regulation. Guest Resources: Guest App: Jen Health App (Access free videos on knee, back, and hip pain) Podcast: The Optimal Body Podcast with Doc Jen and Dr. Dom Instagram: @docjenfit YouTube: Doc Jen Fit Website: https://jen.health/ Host Resources: Instagram: @dr.pamelamehta Youtube Channel: Pamela Mehta MD Become a Patient: Resilience Orthopedics Earn FREE CE Credit: Learn at Pinnacle App This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices