Brain & Body Things

Power lifting for pain after age 40 and beyond with Dr. Neal Mesnick.

September 18, 2023 Dr. Natasha Mehta Season 3 Episode 1
Brain & Body Things
Power lifting for pain after age 40 and beyond with Dr. Neal Mesnick.
Show Notes

Neal A. Mesnick, M.D., M.A., FAAPMR is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a member of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a member of the American Medical Association and a member of the Medical Society of the state of New York. He is an attending physician at New York Presbyterian Medical Center and is on the faculty at Weill-Cornell Medical College where he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine. He has published abstracts and has presented at national conferences.


Dr. Mesnick specializes in musculoskeletal injuries including neck and back pain, shoulder pain, knee and ankle pain. He believes and treating the patient as a whole in order to return them to full function.

  

Dr. Mesnick takes a thorough history and physical, including diagnostic testing if necessary, in order to oversee proper physical therapy. He may also prescribe medication or perform procedures such as injections to alleviate acute pain. He works closely with the licensed professionals at Advanced Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcome for his patients.


Dr. Mesnick has his own practice conveniently located next to Union Square in NYC.


In this episode we discuss:

  • Dr. Mesnick’s personal journey with strength training and reasons behind his preference for power lifting.
  • The importance of strength training particularly for injury prevention with aging.
  • Starting a power lifting program at any age.
  • Programming strength, hypertrophy, and maintenance.
  • The importance if recovery and how to individualize recovery time periods.
  • Re-evaluating goals and metrics as we age.
  • Considering mobility and cross training.


Referenced in the podcast:

Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe
The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life after 40

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