STA160: ’Breathwork for Head Trauma’ with special guest David Jackson

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, former professional rugby player David 'Jacko' Jackson discusses how efficient functional breathing using the nose instead of the mouth can be key in not just recovery from brain injury but also improving athletic performance. 

With 316 appearances for Nottingham RFC, and 102 tries across a career of 13 years, David 'Jacko' Jackson was forced to retire in 2013 due to ‘TBI’ - Traumatic Brain Injury. Re–training as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, David co-founded the School of Calisthenics, became a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage, and founded ProBreathwork.com.

In this episode, Jacko talks about his incredible journey, and explains how as soft tissue therapists we can help educate our clients to improve breathing for performance.
 

Topics discussed (with time stamps):

• 0:00 Intro 
• 4:30 Welcome David 'Jacko' Jackson
• 5:55 History of Jacko's concussions & eventual need to retire. 
• 12:00 The lack of understanding in treatment of brain trauma
• 13:25 How breathwork can improve brain health
• 15:30 How soft tissue therapists can play a role in improving education
• 20:15 Many people don't understand the basics of breathing
• 23:18 Nasal breathing & the diaphragm
• 29:50 Free Course: 'Foundation of Breathing'
• 34:36 Difference between The Oxygen Advantage and The Wim Hof Method   
• 38:00 Understanding the role of CO2 in breathing
• 45:40 Why does nasal breathing improve our sensitivity to CO2?
• 51:30 Not just about nose vs mouth
• 59:00  Running up Snowdon six times in 24 hours and 216km Ultra Marathon
• 1:05:00 How to Follow Jacko & details of courses
• 1:06:55 Rooted Life Website (Includes Lucy Williamson's Gut Health Course) & Details of October Retreat. 

Useful Links

• Website: https://www.probreathwork.com/
• Free Course: 'Foundation of Breathing'
• Free Coiurse: 'Stress & Anxiety Management'
• Instagram: @jacko.david.jackson
• Twitter: @JackoHumanFlag
• YouTube: @jacko-breathwork 
• The Oxygen Advantage Website 
• Details of October Retreat 

Our sincere thanks to David 'Jacko' Jackson for giving up his time to be a guest on the show!

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