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David Jackson: Overcoming a career ending head injury

David Jackson: Overcoming a career ending head injury

Update: 2022-03-14
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Ex-professional rugby player, David Jackson, documents his career-ending head injury whilst playing for Nottingham RFC, the aftermath and feelings of uncertainty and how he overcame this by finding a new purpose in life. Delving into his new-found love for Calisthenics and breathwork, David enlightens listeners on the wide-arching benefits of learning to breath efficiently for both physical performance and mental health.


During the conversation we discuss:

  • the damaging effects that head injuries can have on both our physical and mental health 
  • The positive effects that breathwork can have on our lives 
  • how common dysfunctional breathing is in the population
  • how we can learn to breathe more efficiently to improve our health and performance 
  • the science behind nasal breathing and breath holds 


David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackohumanflag/?hl=en



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David Jackson: Overcoming a career ending head injury

David Jackson: Overcoming a career ending head injury