Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab - Your Daily Health Authority Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sp ...
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Episode 19: Sweat Equity: Why the Sauna is Your Ultimate Weekend Recovery Tool
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Many people view the sauna as a luxury. We view it as a clinical tool for high-performance recovery and cardiovascular health.In this episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper breaks down the science of heat therapy, citing new research that shows frequent sauna use can reduce sudden cardiac death risk by **63%**. He explains how the sauna mimics moderate exercise,…
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Episode 18: The Stretching Trap: Why "Loosening Up" is Slowing You Down and The Power of Stability
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"I just need to stretch it out." It’s the most common phrase we hear from patients with chronic pain—and it’s often the reason they aren't getting better.In this episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper debunks the myth that all tightness needs to be stretched. He explains the concept of **Neurological Protection**—how your brain tightens muscles to protect unstab…
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Episode 17: The "Quick Fix" Trap: Why Passive Treatment Fails and The Science of Whole-Body Recovery
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"I've seen a chiropractor, a massage therapist, and an acupuncturist. I feel great for 24 hours, and then the pain comes back." Sound familiar?In this episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper explains why the "Quick Fix" trap of passive care (adjustments, massage) often leads to a cycle of relief and relapse. True recovery requires more than just treating the symp…
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Episode 16: The Hydration Myth: Why "8 Glasses a Day" is Wrong and How Ontario's Climate Changes Everything "Drink 8 glasses of water a day." You've heard it from doctors, trainers, wellness influencers, and probably your parents. It sounds simple. It sounds scientific. But here's the truth: The "8 glasses a day" rule has no scientific basis, doesn…
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Episode 15: The Monday Morning Movement Ritual: Why the First 20 Minutes of Your Week Determine Your Pain Levels
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**Episode 15: The Monday Morning Movement Ritual: Why the First 20 Minutes of Your Week Determine Your Pain Levels**It's Monday morning, and how you spend the first 20 minutes of your day will determine whether you finish this week pain-free and energized—or stiff, exhausted, and reaching for painkillers by Wednesday.Research published in the *Jour…
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Episode 14: The Cold Weather Pain Spike: Why Ontario Winters Make Everything Hurt More
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**Episode 14: The Cold Weather Pain Spike: Why Ontario Winters Make Everything Hurt More** If you've noticed your body feeling stiffer, achier, and more painful as the temperature drops, you're not imagining it. Cold weather fundamentally changes how your tissues function, how your joints move, and how much pain you experience. Research published i…
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Episode 13: The Pain-Performance Trade-Off: Why Pushing Through Hurts More Than It Helps
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The Pain-Performance Trade-Off: Why Pushing Through Hurts More Than It Helps There's a massive difference between the discomfort of effort and the pain of injury. One builds you up. The other breaks you down. In this episode of Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, Dr. Nick Kuiper teaches you the Traffic Light System for intelligent load management—s…
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Episode 12: The Recovery Paradox: Why Rest Alone Won't Heal You (And What Actually Will)
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Episode 12: The Recovery Paradox: Why Rest Alone Won't Heal You (And What Actually Will) Good morning, Ontario. It's Wednesday, and today we're tackling one of the biggest misconceptions in recovery: the idea that rest heals injuries. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. At least, not on its own. What You'll Learn: Why healing and recovery are not the same t…
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Episode 11: The Core Strength Myth: Why Endless Planks Aren't Fixing Your Back Pain
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Episode 11: The Core Strength Myth: Why Endless Planks Aren't Fixing Your Back Pain Good morning, Ontario. If you've been doing endless planks, crunches, and static core exercises hoping to fix your chronic back pain—this episode will change everything. What You'll Learn: Why research shows core strength doesn't predict back pain The real problem: …
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Episode 10: The Stress-Pain Connection: Why Your Monday Anxiety Is Making Your Body Hurt
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Good morning, Ontario. It's Monday, and if you woke up feeling the weight of the week ahead—tight chest, tense shoulders, clenched jaw—you're not alone. But here's what most people don't realize: your Monday anxiety isn't separate from your physical pain. Your nervous system is turning mental stress into muscle tension, restricted breathing, system…
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Episode 9: The Inflammation Paradox: Why Your Weekend Habits Are Sabotaging Your Recovery
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The Inflammation Paradox: Why Your Weekend Habits Are Sabotaging Your Recovery You made it through the week. Your back aches. Your joints feel stiff. You're tired, sore, and ready for the weekend. So what do you do? You grab takeout Friday night. You have a few drinks. You sleep in late. You skip your usual routine. You think you're treating yourse…
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Episode 8: The 48-Hour Rule: Why Waiting to Address Pain Costs You Weeks of Recovery
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The 48-Hour Rule: Why Waiting to Address Pain Costs You Weeks of Recovery You tweak your back. Your shoulder aches after a workout. Your knee feels off after a run. Your first thought? "I'll wait and see if it gets better." But here's what most people don't know: The first 48 hours after an injury are the most critical window for intervention. Miss…
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Episode 7: Why Rest Days Don't Mean Do Nothing - The Science of Active Recovery
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Wednesday, and today we're diving into the science of recovery—specifically, why your "rest days" might be sabotaging your progress if you're doing them wrong.THE HOOK:Y…
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Episode 6: Stretching Before Exercise - The Myth That's Actually Making You Weaker
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Tuesday, and today we're debunking a myth that's been drilled into you since gym class—that you need to stretch before exercise. The truth? It might be sabotaging your p…
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Episode 5: Why Pain Isn't the Problem - Understanding Your Body's Warning System
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Monday, and today we're kicking off your week with a powerful mindset shift—understanding why pain isn't your enemy, and how this knowledge gives you the absolute advant…
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Episode 4: The Weekend Warrior's Recovery Blueprint - How to Stay Pain-Free Through Your Days Off
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Friday, and today we're giving you your weekend wellness prescription—the strategies that keep you pain-free, mobile, and strong through your days off.THE HOOK:Here's th…
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Episode 3: Why Your Body Heals Better with a Team - The Science of Integrated Care
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Thursday, and today we're accelerating your healing journey by revealing why your body heals faster when multiple experts work together.THE HOOK:You've been dealing with…
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Episode 2: The Ice Bath Myth - Why Cold Plunges Might Be Sabotaging Your Recovery
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.It's Tuesday, and that means we're debunking wellness myths that are costing you results.THE TREND:Cold water immersion has exploded across Ontario's fitness scene. Instagram…
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Episode 1: The Monday Morning Movement Protocol - Beat Ontario's Sitting Epidemic in 90 Seconds
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Good morning, Ontario. This is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab—an AI-powered podcast brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington.In this episode, we tackle the Monday Morning Sitting Epidemic that affects thousands of Ontario workers. The average office worker sits 9.5 hours on Mondays alone—commute pl…
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