In the world of elite athletics, the margin between a gold medal and fourth place can be less than 1%. So, what does it take to find that edge? It begins with a deep, biomechanical understanding of the body and a practitioner who knows how to listen.
In this episode, Heidi sits down with Dr. Karla Wolford, a sports chiropractor and rehab specialist who has worked with everyone from professional beach volleyball players and Olympic weightlifters to endurance athletes. Dr. Wolford shares her incredible journey from a multi-sport farm kid to treating the world's best athletes, and reveals the common (and often overlooked) dysfunctions she sees in runners—from pelvic girdle issues to poor big toe function.
This conversation is a masterclass in advocating for your body, understanding the connection between pain and performance, and learning what it truly takes to move from simply being pain-free to achieving your peak potential.
KEY MOMENTS:01:41 - Meet Dr. Karla Wolford: From Farm Kid to Sports Chiropractor03:17 - The Moment of Inspiration: Seeing Chiropractors in the Olympics07:58 - The "1% Difference": What It's Like Working with Professional Athletes12:39 - How Working with Pros Sharpens the Skills for All Athletes14:24 - The 3 Most Common Dysfunctions in Endurance Athletes19:28 - Advocating for Your Body: How to Talk to Your Provider About Performance Goals21:34 - The One Thing Most Athletes Overlook: Nutrition & Sleep for Healing24:23 - A Look Inside Dr. Wolford's Own Training and Self-Care Routine33:02 - Heidi's "Why": The Marvel of the Human Body and the Power of Inspiring Others36:30 - A Closing Thought for Your Day: "When I relax and release control, everything flows."
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