Pole Dancing, Pain, and Performance with Emily Rausch

Welcome back to Finding Fortitude! Today’s guest is one of the most badass humans I know — Dr. Emily Rausch: sports chiropractor, pole dancer, and unapologetic educator helping dancers stay strong, reduce injuries, and return to the pole with confidence.

In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to keep your body resilient in a demanding sport like pole. Emily breaks down the myths around chiropractic care, the power of strength training for pole artists, and how dancers can train smarter to reduce injuries and perform their best.

We also get into:

• The common skepticism around chiropractic care — and how evidence-based providers like Emily are changing the narrative
• How Emily’s own shoulder rehab journey made her a stronger clinician and coach for pole dancers navigating injury
• Why it matters to work with a healthcare provider who truly understands the physical demands of the sport or activity you’re returning to after injury
• Body image, fear of "getting bulky," and redefining strength
• The role of strength, flexibility, and recovery — and how hypermobility affects training and injury risk for pole dancers

Fair warning: this episode includes a bit of explicit language (and a lot of honesty). So if that’s not your vibe, feel free to skip — no hard feelings!

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Get in touch with Emily at www.dremilyrausch.com

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