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I empower people with low back pain and sciatica to understand the facts and research about their pain, so they can reclaim the active life the love using an integrated, evidence-based approach to rehab through exercise, nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep.
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This podcast was formerly known as Health or Hoax.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.
https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5
This podcast was formerly known as Health or Hoax.
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✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.Is chronic pain in the brain? Is pain simply a result of stress, anxiety, fear, depression, or trauma?.Or is chronic pain in the body? Is pain just a result of muscle imbalances, weak core, disc herniations, joint degeneration, and other tissue abnormalities?.OR is there a more complete explanation for the causes and factors that lead to chronic low back pain and sciatica?..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.In this episode I talk about my personal story with chronic pain. I open up and tell you how devistating chronic pain can be, how chronic pain can lead to unhealthy coping, and ultimately how I recovered from my symptoms by radically transforming my life. .#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica it's easy to become afraid of bending your spine into spinal flexion. Especially if you're scared about your MRI findings - maybe you have a disc herniation and you're fearful that bending the spine will make it worse. .This episode guides you through how to safely bend your spine and overcome the fear that's keeping you stuck in chronic pain...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If I had a dime for every person who told me they had "muscle knots" or "adhesions" or "imbalances" or "tightness"....First - your muscles are NOT in "knots"... That's a made up thing. . You don't have to "release" anything. Not adhesions, not scar tissue... that's all an outdated myth..Second - What does myofascial release (AKA self massage) actually DO?✅ Short-term pain relief✅ Short-term improvements in mobility✅ Relaxation: Get you out of your fight/flight response (If done correctly).Third - HOW should you do it?➡️ Pick any spot that feels good➡️ Don't worry about "releasing" your "imbalances" (that's not a real thing)➡️ Breathe deeply and peacefully while doing it➡️ Do NOT cause so much pain during self massage that you tighten up. This triggers your fight/flight response, which is the opposite of what we're going for.➡️ If it's relaxing, you're doing it right.Want a guided tutorial on self myofascial release? Listen to the episode...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.Fear of pain is more disabling than pain itself. With chronic low back pain and sciatica it's natural to be afraid of flare ups. It's natural to want to protect your spine from reinjury. You've been told to fear your spine, and you've been told your discs are fragile. The truth is the body is incredibly resilient and adaptable. Healing is possible. We need to know how to push into a little discomfort without overdoing it in order to recover from chronic back pain or sciatica and get active again through exercise. This video explains how to do this...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica, or any type of chronic pain, it's natural to feel fearful of going to the doctor. .You might be afraid they'll tell you something is wrong with you, like a disc herniation, disc degeneration, or stenosis. .You might be afraid of the cost of going to the doctor, the cost of treatments and MRI's, or afraid of the risks of surgery or medication..In this episode we teach you how to navigate this medical anxiety, advocate for yourself, get answers, and get the care you deserve...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.What is the best exercise for chronic low back pain and sciatica?What's the best exercise for a disc herniation, or nerve impingement?.How can you decide which exercises are appropriate for YOUR condition and abilities?..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.Is chiropractic a scam? Are chiropractors real doctors? Are chiropractic adjustments effective for chronic low back pain and sciatica?.Two chiropractors who have left the in-person hands-on treatment world in favor of online support expose the industry and debunk common outdated myths. We talk about chiropractic school, and expose the dark underbelly of the healthcare industry as a whole...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.The real reason you still have chronic low back pain or sciatica has nothing to do with your disc herniation, degeneration, pelvic tilt, muscle imbalances, or core weakness. .Chronic low back pain and sciatica are caused by MANY factors which overlap. Lifestyle factors like FULL BODY strength and fitness, plus stress, anxiety, fear, depression, sleep, and nutrition all matter more than your MRI results..Beyond that, the main cause of flare ups is quite simple, and it has nothing to do with alignment or disc herniations. Hint: it's a load management and exercise volume issue...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If physical therapy didn't work for you this episode tells you why..If you have chronic low back pain, sciatica, disc bulges, disc herniations, disc degeneration, SI joint pain, or other factors with chronic pain, physical therapy often fails to address the real issues. .Part of the reason is that physical therapy for low back pain is often operating on outdated dogma like core stability, and corrective exercises meant to fix alignment and imbalances. .Part of the reason is that the system and model of standard physical therapy isn't set up to provide the education, accountability, and comprehensive individual attention required to treat chronic pain. .This episode explain how even though exercise based rehab is absolutely essential in the management of chronic pain, physical therapy often fails to make a significant impact for many people. Of course it works for some, but if you've already done physical therapy with little to no results, here's why.
Do passive therapies like chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, dry needling, massage, cupping, and scraping work for chronic low back pain and sciatica?.Are there alternative home treatments that will save you money and give YOU the power to take care of yourself?.Are hands-on therapies just short term pain relievers?.What is the LONG TERM solution to chronic pain?.✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/egweb-reg-b.You've been conditioned to avoid bending, lifting, twisting, and stressing your low back. I get it - you've got the proof! You've had so many flare-ups that it's perfectly natural to become protective. .Unfortunately, this over-protective behavior make it MORE likely to have flare-ups down the road. This is because fear of pain changes behavior, leading to weakness, atrophy, sedentary life, more stress, and more flare-ups. .To fix pain, we need to overcome fear. To overcome fear, we need both stress reduction AND gradual exposure to exercise to strengthen the body and reduce hypersensitivity and overprotective muscle guarding.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.In this episode we talk about stretching and flexibility for low back pain and sciatica. .Some say stretching is useful, or even dangerous. .Others say you MUST stretch certain magic muscles to "fix" alignment and imbalances in order to overcome chronic pain. .Let's take a research-based approach and help you overcome chronic back pain & sciatica!
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.What is the best lifting technique for low back pain, sciatica, and disc herniations? What is the safest way to pick things up if you're dealing with severe low back pain or sciatica?.Is it safe to deadlift with low back pain or disc herniations? Do disc bulges get worse if you lift weights with low back pain? What is the proper method of bending over and protecting the spine in daily activities?
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica with a disc herniation, disc bulge, or disc degeneration, stop worrying so much about the disc herniation on the MRI. .Yes, sometimes disc herniations matter. Yes, sometimes disc bulges cause pain. However, in most cases, the disc herniation is not 100% responsible for chronic back pain or sciatica. .Even when the disc herniation is indeed part of the pain, research shows that chronic pain is still multifactorial. We need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. .Lastly, even when a disc herniation is indeed a big factor in a person's pain, we still don't need to panic! Most disc herniations heal, and even when they don't, they don't usually cause pain forever. ..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.You've been told that chronic low back pain is caused by disc herniations, disc bulges, degeneration, tight muscles, imbalances, bad posture, misalignments, and pelvic tilt..You've been told that to fix chronic low back pain or sciatica you either need medications and surgery, or you need to fix your alignment, posture, and asymmetries. .None of this is true. None of this is evidence based. Chronic low back pain and sciatica are multifactorial. It requires a biopsychosocial approach...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.If you had a low back pain flare-up, what's the best way to fix the flare up at home?.Whether you have a disc herniation, disc bulge, muscle strain, or sciatica, there are a few steps you should be taking immediately when a flare up strikes. .The way you react to a low back pain flare up immediately can determine how long a flare up lasts, and make the difference between a short burst of pain, vs. weeks of debilitating low back pain or sciatica. ..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica.https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/bbp-masterclass-5.Chronic pain is multifactorial, and is caused by many overlapping factors. Chronic low back pain and sciatica create neurochemical changes in the synapses in the body, spinal cord, and brain. It creates systemic chronic inflammation. Chronic back pain results in endocrine, vascular, and other changes. .The gate control theory of chronic pain shows that the "gates" can metaphorically be either open or closed, which impacts whether a person experiences chronic pain or not. .If the gates are open all the time, a person will have hypersensitivity and chronic low back pain and sciatica (or other chronic pain). .If we can figure out how to close the gates, then we will have an effective treatment for chronic pain. ..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment
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