The Hidden Links Between Dentistry, Posture, and Chronic Pain — with Neuromuscular Scientist Aleena Kanner
What if your chronic pain, posture, or fatigue wasn’t random—but connected to how your teeth touch or how your eyes take in light? In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with neuromuscular expert Aleena Kanner to unpack the deep, often overlooked relationship between the body’s asymmetries, breath, bite, and nervous system function. We cover facial asymmetry, gait analysis, dental occlusion, vision, and how seemingly minor imbalances can impact posture, pain, and even mental health. This is a masterclass in alignment, and it just might change how you see the human body.
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, I’m joined by Aleena Kanner, a certified athletic trainer, neuromuscular specialist, and breathwork educator, for a deep dive into the biomechanics of healing. Aleena breaks down how subtle shifts in the jaw, teeth, and eyes can create—or resolve—chronic pain patterns. We explore how asymmetries in the body reflect deeper imbalances in the nervous system, and how restoring balance can be the key to sustainable healing.
Aleena shares her personal health story—from eczema and autoimmune challenges to Olympic weightlifting and nervous system dysregulation—and how her journey informed the way she works with clients today. She also opens up about her experience with PRP for hair restoration, what worked, and what she’d do differently.
We wrap with powerful takeaways on movement, posture, and reclaiming sovereignty over your health by understanding the body's asymmetrical brilliance.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] – How bite and dental occlusion influence facial asymmetry and pain
[01:26] – Aleena’s morning rituals: boardwalk walks, red light, sauna, and breath
[03:41] – What is the Avant laser? Laser therapy and mitochondrial function
[06:22] – The danger of impulse purchases in wellness
[08:12] – Aleena’s definition of her work: neuromuscular science and sensory integration
[10:19] – How she assesses the body: gait, breath, facial symmetry, and range of motion
[13:44] – Understanding the “squinty eye” and cranial bone misalignments
[16:10] – Freddie shares his craniosacral breakthroughs and insomnia recovery
[18:01] – Dental appliances, bite patterns, and their effect on grip strength
[22:11] – Asymmetry and neurological disease: the overlooked root causes
[24:37] – Scoliosis, breathing dysfunction, and healing without bracing
[26:52] – The walking wounded and healing from mold, Lyme, and trauma
[31:36] – Where to find real help: vetting providers, PRI, and Aleena’s free resources
[36:39] – The lymphatic system’s asymmetry and the brilliance of our design
[38:40] – Aleena’s birth trauma and lifelong nervous system healing
[41:07] – The Olympic weightlifting years, hormonal crash, and recovery
[44:02] – Genetics, sensitivity, and the danger of GABA and LDN
[46:13] – Navigating the Wild West of functional medicine
[48:07] – PRP therapy for hair: emotional release, pain, and real results
[53:00] – Hair recovery protocol tips and red light therapy
[55:07] – Co-creating a hair recovery course + holistic aftercare
[57:25] – What it means to be beautifully broken: resilience through difficulty
[59:26] – Aleena’s #1 tip for posture and nervous system health: go walk and swing your arms
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