Listen "#85 – Jenny Opalinski – The Non-Surgical Fix for Sleep Apnea You Haven’t Tried"
Episode Synopsis
Ron sits down with sleep medicine specialist Dr. Anil Rama and medical speech therapist Jenny Opalinski from Aspire Respiratory Products. They explore Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST), a non-invasive therapy using the EMST150 device to strengthen airway muscles, improve nasal flow, and potentially reverse sleep apnea.Connect with Dr. Ramahttps://www.sleepandbrain.com/anil-rama-mdEMST150 Expiratory Muscle Trainer (no commission or affiliate relationship)https://emst150.com/product/emst150/JawHacks Official eBookhttps://substack.com/@jawhacks1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chatsAnd More on the Websitehttps://jawhacks.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:41 - A Non-Surgical Sleep Apnea Treatment Alternative00:06:50 - Unboxing & Assembling the EMST15000:08:10 - The "5x5" Weekly Training Protocol00:09:10 - Why Pressure Threshold Trainers are Superior00:11:54 - MEP & MIP: How We Measure Breath Strength00:15:54 - The Anatomy of a Powerful Breath00:17:51 - Does Mouthpiece Training Ruin Nasal Breathing?00:19:52 - Training at 75% vs. 100% of Max Pressure00:23:33 - Expiratory vs. Inspiratory: AHI Reduction vs. Fatigue00:27:11 - LIVE DEMO: Mastering the Expiratory Rep00:34:42 - Finding Ron's Max Expiratory Pressure00:38:43 - "This Hurts My Neck": Avoiding Muscle Compensation00:42:52 - Is This Just a High-Tech Didgeridoo?00:52:16 - Normative Data: How Ron Stacks Up to the Average Male00:56:43 - Why Study Results Seem Unattainable01:02:59 - How Long to Train for Lasting Brain Changes (BDNF Study)01:07:56 - LIVE DEMO: Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST)01:13:33 - Endoscopy Reveals Airway Expansion01:15:40 - Ron's Inspiratory Strength Test: The Diaphragm Burn01:21:34 - Fast-Twitch vs. Slow-Twitch: Building Powerful Breath Muscles01:29:55 - Does Pre-Bed Training Keep the Airway Open All Night?01:39:44 - How RMST Can Make CPAP Therapy Tolerable01:42:17 - The 5 Reasons for Poor Nasal Flow01:46:34 - CASE STUDY: Jaw-Dropping Nasal Flow Increase from RMST Alone01:49:56 - Who Should NOT Use This Device01:55:09 - Ron's 12-Week Public Experiment BeginsNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.