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The Silent Source of Back Pain No One Talks About - with special guest Mark Thiesmeyer Hook

The Silent Source of Back Pain No One Talks About - with special guest Mark Thiesmeyer Hook

Update: 2025-11-12
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The Silent Source of Back Pain No One Talks About with Mark Thiesmeyer Hook


In this episode of Weight Loss for Women Over 40, host Nikki T welcomes a very special guest...Mark Thiesmeyer Hook , an exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, and founder of Align Athlete.


Together, they dive into a topic every woman over 40 can relate to: back pain...why it happens, what’s really causing it (spoiler: it’s not just your age!), and what you can do to finally find relief.


Mark shares his personal story of falling off a roof in college, suffering from chronic back pain for years, and how that led him to create the innovative Glute Activator, a self-care tool designed to help realign your pelvis and relieve pressure on your lower back.


Nikki also brings her background as a Physical Therapist Assistant and former professional ballet dancer into the conversation, explaining how posture, daily sitting habits, and alignment all play a huge role in how your body feels...and functions...after 40.


If you’ve ever sneezed and thrown your back out, or if you’re tired of living with that “background hum” of pain, this episode is for you. Learn simple, practical ways to move better, reduce pain, and take ownership of your body...without endless meds or doctor visits.


🎧 Tune in to learn:



  • Why most back pain isn’t a 911 emergency




  • How sitting affects your sacrum and glutes




  • The connection between mindset, posture, and pain




  • How to realign your body and feel better fast





Watch the YouTube version to see the visual demonstration of the Glute Activator in action! Go HERE to watch.


Purchase your Glute Activator HERE.


*I am an affiliate for this product. What does this mean? I get a small referral fee every time someone clicks on my referral link and purchases the product.  I ONLY recommend and promote products that are aligned with my mission of providing help and/or valuable information at the time of publication. 


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The Silent Source of Back Pain No One Talks About - with special guest Mark Thiesmeyer Hook

The Silent Source of Back Pain No One Talks About - with special guest Mark Thiesmeyer Hook

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