Zac talks about what’s lacking in conventional physical therapy, and how the body is a single unit, not a bunch of unconnected parts to be put into different silos that are the exclusive domain of so-called specialists.He and Ron go on to talk about the importance of the lower airway and on having a passion for your job and life.Free Newsletter and Bookhttps://jawhacks.com1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chats0:00 Introduction to this interview with Zac, the first physical therapist on JawCast1:15 How Zac differs from conventional physical therapists: he addresses the body as a unit, rather than unconnected parts5:52 Areas where conventional physical therapy education is lacking7:59 How does poor facial structure damage the rest of the body? 13:40 Ron snores about a quarter of each night, whereas another with narrow, retruded jaws does not - the SnoreLab app is good for finding out if you snore, and how badly15:21 Ron hears about the lower airway for the first time; the expansion of the ribcage and the movement of the diaphragm are important parts of breathing20:08 The risk of harm in movement-based interventions is far lower than artificially changing the body’s structure21:43 Physical therapists have the misconception that there's a best posture; any position will get uncomfortable after a while22:32 What can be done for the lower airway? How helpful can improving it be?34:53 For a patient who has forward head posture, open mouth posture (perhaps mouth breathing), and hunched shoulders, instead of stretching their pecs and other tight muscles, Zac would have him lie on his stomach and gently breathe while focusing on the movement of the diaphragm42:35 The connection between successful physical therapy and mental health: relaxation leads to better sleep, which leads to better physical and mental health46:33 How good are Zac's physical therapy results? Some see life-changing improvements after one session, but he's never cured anyone's sleep apnea by himself51:15 Does Zac often hit a wall with patients because of his conservative therapy? The necessity of maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) for the health of some people, and the benefits of conservative treatments for others55:38 Zac's favorite modalities in physical therapy: fitness, including strength training; myofunctional therapy; sleep hygiene; massage; nutrition; chiropractic; getting the help of psychologists/ENT surgeons58:44 How to be a better Mewer: Zac's Mewing tips are to develop: a comfortable lip seal; a good smile; and to be sure you're able to: make certain unusual faces; move air into all the quadrants of your cheeks; (for those with narrow maxillae/dental arches) bend your tongue into a form that allows it to rest on the roof of the mouth; chew and swallow well1:01:56 The dangers of maxillary expansion: it's unpredictable; it can relapse1:05:23 Why does maxillary skeletal expansion (MSE) often cause asymmetry - the influence of asymmetrical facial muscles1:13:40 Looks maxing to the point of becoming attractive is what's most important to many: Zac and Ron give their opinions on the blackpill: most Hollywood leading men and women don't have good facial structure; being passionate and unusually competent in your vocation is very attractive to some women1:25:25 If your life has purpose (or you have a good social circle), there are big health benefits: it reduces pain, inflammation, and strengthens the immune system1:29:23 In the year and and a half that JawHacks was on hiatus, Ron was not right; his work life lacked passion; people with a passion are more resilient1:33:57 Ron recommends young men go...

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