EPISODE 105: Healing Chronic Back Pain

Imagine waking up every day with a nagging pain in your back that won't go away. The constant discomfort, limitations on your activities, and impact on your daily life can be overwhelming. That's the reality of living with chronic back pain. In this episode, Joel and Emily discussed what chronic back pain is all about and its causes. Whether you're a long-time sufferer or just starting to experience back pain, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips on managing and healing chronic back pain effectively.

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SHOW NOTES: 

01:33 - Part 1: What is Back Pain 

02:11 - Statistics

540 million people suffer from back pain

8 out of 10 Americans deal with back problems 1 to 2 times a year

84% of people will deal with low back pain sometime in their life

03:16 - Types of back pain

Acute Pain. Acute or short-term pain can last anywhere from a day up to four weeks. ...

Subacute Pain. Subacute pain lasts anywhere from four to 12 weeks. ...

Chronic Pain. Chronic pain lasts longer than 12 weeks.

05:22 - Part 2: Causes of back pain (Emily)

06:22 - Inflammation

08:25 - Excessively tight muscles or tendons

09:01 - Over-training 

09:15 - Poor Mechanics (standing, walking, running)

13:44 - Stress 

14:35 - Stored Trauma 

15:35 - Poor Language

17:33 - Part 3: Treating Back Pain (Joel)

35:44 - Professional

Dry Needling

PT

Massage

Psoas Release 

Chiropractic 

20-30 min treatments 

Acupuncture

24:45 - Physically

Glute strengthening 

30-90 seconds 5 times a week 

Isometric Holds

30-90 seconds 5 times a week

Daily stretching 

30 to 90 seconds 5 times a week

Psoas Release & gut/adrenal massage

1-2 times a week 

Hot / Cold Therapy

2 to 1 hot to cold 

Nerve Flossing

10 reps x 3 sets

37:25 - Psychologically

37:57 - Address the stress 

Hire a coach

Get a therapist

43:15 - Learn to Down Regulate

Eliminate Stimuli (phone, TV, electronics)

Walk / Sit / Stare 

Weighted Blanket 

Breathwork / Meditation

48:14 - Write it out

Journal

Affirmations

4 Step a story 

53:08 - Part 4: What you can do (top 3)

Address the stress

Learn to down-regulate

Consistent Daily Movement & Therapy

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