Episode Summary
In this episode of Longevity Unlocked, Coach Kyle sits down with Dr. Matthew Dilallo, a chiropractor and former athlete based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to challenge the misconceptions around chiropractic care, back pain, and the healthcare system at large. Dr. Matt reveals why so many people bounce from appointment to appointment without lasting results—and what the best practitioners do differently.
He breaks down the real cause of chronic pain, the link between emotional release and physical healing, and why the key to long-term health is movement, not rest. They also tackle controversial topics like the myth of chiropractic strokes, why “good posture” is overrated, and how breathing and pelvic floor function impact your spine, circulation, and overall wellness. This is a conversation that bridges traditional chiropractic wisdom with performance medicine, holistic healing, and common sense.
Key Takeaways
Most back pain isn’t about your back. The pain you feel is often compensation for dysfunction elsewhere in the body—muscular, emotional, or even visceral.
Good care requires time and intention. The best practitioners listen deeply, diagnose holistically, and don’t rush patient outcomes. Movement heals. Stillness and rest can worsen chronic pain.
The right movement patterns are essential for circulation and recovery. The chiropractic “stroke risk” myth is wildly overblown.
The actual risk is lower than being struck by lightning.
True posture is dynamic. Instead of chasing “perfect posture,” focus on staying mobile and balanced. Breathing and pelvic floor health are underrated tools for resolving low back and hip pain.
Chapters
00:00 – Why most healthcare pros don’t truly care
01:30 – Welcome to Longevity Unlocked + Dr. Matt’s background
03:00 – Does the healthcare system fail people in pain?
04:20 – From short-term fixes to lasting healing
05:00 – The biggest misconception about back pain
06:00 – Posture is overrated: why the best posture is movement
07:00 – 3 things you can do today to relieve back pain
09:00 – The emotional side of chiropractic and healing
10:30 – How Dr. Matt met his wife in chiropractic school
12:00 – Why he chose chiropractic over medicine
13:40 – Stop chasing pain: the real cause of discomfort
15:00 – The art and technique behind chiropractic adjustments
17:00 – What makes a great chiropractor different 1
8:30 – Debunking the “stroke from neck adjustment” myth
23:30 – The business of healthcare vs. real patient care
25:30 – Why chiropractors keep you coming back — and when that’s OK
28:00 – Chiropractic + biologics: combining regenerative and manual care
29:30 – The forgotten key to recovery: breathing and pelvic floor work
31:00 – Closing thoughts on holistic healing and self-care
Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL Your one-stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic, and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.
Location: 580 Village Blvd #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com
Credits
by: Clearview Studio
Filmed by: Jackson Young with @clearviewstudios
People & Social Links
Podcast Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/
Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod
X (Twitter): @PeakPerformPod
Dr. K on Instagram: @theosteodoc
Guest
Dr. Matthew Dilallo Chiropractic Physician performanceandwellnesschiropractic.com
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