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Low Back Pain PodcastHow to Test & Fix a Disc Herniation: 3 Exercises for Fast Pain Relief (No Surgery Needed!)Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixStruggling with back pain or sciatica? Wondering if a disc herniation is to blame?This video will show you exactly how to diagnose a disc herniatio...2025-04-0409 minLow Back Pain PodcastSciatica Attack While Walking? 5-Step Routine to Walk Pain-Free & Stay Active!Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixIs sciatica preventing you from enjoying a walk or staying active? If walking makes your symptoms worse, it can be incredibly frustrating, but you don’t have to stay stuck in pain...2025-03-2807 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Worst Stretches for Low Back Pain (And How to Stretch Better for Real Relief!)Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixAre you stretching for low back pain but not seeing any results? You might be doing the wrong stretches that could be making your back pain worse! In this video, Dr...2025-03-2112 minLow Back Pain PodcastStop Stretching Your Hamstrings! 3 Steps to Fix Sciatica & Get Pain Relief FAST!Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixStruggling with sciatica pain? If you're finding that stretching your hamstrings makes your pain worse, it's time to stop doing what’s harming your recovery! Sciatica is a back problem, not...2025-02-2106 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhy is Healthcare Jacked Up? The Dark Side of HealthcareGet a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixIn this eye-opening video, Dr. Grant Elliott dives deep into the broken state of the healthcare system and the hidden truths that many people aren't aware of. From the escalating c...2025-02-1408 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow to Fix a Lateral Shift and Relieve Back Pain Fast | Correct Your Spine with These Simple StepsGet a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
Submit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program
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Struggling with back pain and a crooked stance? You may be dealing with a lateral shift, a spinal injury that misaligns your upper body over your lower body. In this video, Dr...2025-02-0707 minLow Back Pain PodcastFix Your One-Sided Back Pain: 5 Exercises to Target the Quadratus Lumborum Muscle | Episode 202Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
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Are you dealing with one-sided lower back pain that makes it difficult to bend, twist, or lift? The quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle could be the culprit. In this video, Dr. Grant Elliott will guide you through 5 targeted exe...2024-11-1509 minLow Back Pain PodcastUnlock Stiff Hips & Relieve Low Back Pain with This Unique Frog Exercise! | Episode 195Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
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Struggling with stiff hips and persistent low back pain? In this video, Dr. Grant Elliott, chiropractor and founder of RehabFix, reveals an innovative and effective exercise routine designed to alleviate dis...2024-08-0907 minLow Back Pain Podcast5 Powerful Exercises to Unlock Your Low Back Pain FAST! | Episode 189Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
Submit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program
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Are you struggling with persistent low back pain that won't go away despite all the stretching? Dr. Grant Elliott, renowned back pain specialist, shares the top five exercises to finally relie...2024-06-1411 minLow Back Pain PodcastUltimate Sciatica Diagnosis Guide: Test Yourself at Home + Top 3 Pain-Relieving Exercises! | Episode 187Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
Submit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program
To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfix
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Are you struggling with sciatica and unsure how to properly diagnose...2024-05-2409 minLow Back Pain PodcastFix Your Back Pain FAST: Avoid These Common Exercise Mistakes for Instant Relief! | Episode 186Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
Submit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program
To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfix
Join my free Facebook group for our sciatica guide! https://www.facebook.com/groups/rehabfix
Are you tired of dealing with persistent low...2024-05-1707 minLow Back Pain PodcastAvoid Hip Impingement! Self-Diagnosis and Treatment | Episode 182Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process”, by clicking here! https://bit.ly/sciatica-fix
Submit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program
To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfix
Join my free Facebook group for our sciatica guide! https://www.facebook.com/groups/rehabfix
Are you experiencing a nagging pinch in your hip? It could be a si...2024-04-0506 min
Low Back Pain PodcastThe Harmful Effects of Rest for Low Back Pain | Episode 90Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told to rest? To take a break from exercise? To quit or change your job? Or to go on total bed rest even? These are all things many of our clients were told, and this is some of the most harmful advice anyone could be provided! Not only is rest proven to be ineffective for lower back pain, but it's been proven to be harmful leading to fear avoidance behaviors! Rest will never be a solution, and the evidence clearly supports that...2022-06-0913 minLow Back Pain PodcastCore Exercises You Are Missing! | Episode 89Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode I discuss some of my favorite core exercises and why you should be incorporating them into your training for not only low back purposes, but for overall function as well! Having a proper core training routine can make a huge difference in how you function, and your resilience to many difference forces. The more variability you have in your core training, the more well rounded you will be! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would...2022-06-0614 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe WORST Thing For Your Back! | Episode 88Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What is the worst thing for your low back? In this episode I discuss why so many individuals are stuck in a cycle of pain and have a hard time getting off it by perpetuating a certain understanding of their low back pain and injury. By improving awareness for how to effectively resolve low back issues, you will begin to see how a full-proof plan begins to look! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help...2022-06-0216 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhat Chiropractors Don't Want You To Know! | Episode 87Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told any of these things? We talk with clients all around the world who are told all kinds of stuff from not only their chiropractors, but from their physical therapists, their medical doctors, their massage therapists, everyone! However, many people consult chiropractors for back pain and in this episode we discuss the most common myths chiropractors might be saying and what they might not want you to know! Remember, knowledge is power! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation...2022-05-3015 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow To Build Your Own Rehab Plan | Episode 86Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
How should your home rehab plan look? Many of you are looking for that plan, but are unsure of how it should look! I decided to give you an insight into how our program is structured so you can mimic it and use it to develop your own. This will give you the best possible layout without you being an actual client so you can possibly improve your system and make some progress. Of course, if you still are unsure of what to do then...2022-05-2620 minLow Back Pain PodcastCan Your Discs Regenerate? | Episode 85Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Can your disc regenerate? What happens to your disc after a herniation? Can you regain the fluid that was lost? In this episode I discuss all things disc regeneration and dispel some myths regarding once your disc fluid is lost, it's lost forever! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
2022-05-2318 minLow Back Pain PodcastIs Inflammation Good For Low Back Pain? | Episode 84Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In a world where inflammation is avoided like the plague, we know that not all inflammation is bad and actually is much needed for natural injury recovery! In this episode I discuss a situation where inflammation was actually found to speed up low back pain recovery, yet again proving our bodies natural healing response is something that should be protected, and not blunted from drugs! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit...2022-05-1913 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow Your Beliefs Affect Your Pain | Episode 83Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you truly been listened to? Have you been heard? Have you received proper education regarding your lower back pain and how to best understand it? Thoughts and beliefs surrounding lower back pain have been perpetuated for years and have ruined many lives from the mouths that have regurgitated it. The bast majority of physicians are not updated on the best current practice for lower back pain, and the misinformation you may be providing that is negatively impacting your beliefs towards lower back pain could...2022-05-1618 minLow Back Pain PodcastPowerlifting for Back Pain Relief? | Episode 82Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told you need to rest, take it easy, or avoid the gym in order to give your low back a break to recover? Well turns out that could be total BS! Many individuals are told to avoid exercise, especially heaving lifting if suffering from lower back pain, however in a new article from this year it was found that powerlifting for low back pain actually produced more results than bodyweight! Crazy right? Listen and enjoy! If you are struggling with low back...2022-05-1213 minLow Back Pain PodcastShould You Squat Ass-to-Grass? | Episode 81Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Should you squat ass-to-grass? Should anyone squat ass-to-grass? It depends on a few things, and there are many other considerations to keep in mind! In this episode I discuss the butt wink, and how to determine if you should or should not be squatting deep. Many people feel like they have to squat as low as possible for it to be "correct" but this isn't necessarily true because it depends on what your goal is and how your body responds to the butt wink. So...2022-05-0911 minLow Back Pain PodcastDon't Do Deadlifts?! My Response to Robert Oberst on Joe Rogan Podcast | Episode 80Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Strongman Robert Oberst claims that deadlifts have a high risk to reward ratio and you should not do them! But is he right? In this episode I discuss this controversial statement line by line to provide the necessary context to truly understand what he is saying, and why this phrasing really needs to be evaluated for responsible distribution!
If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application...2022-05-0516 minLow Back Pain PodcastImprove Your Hip Mobility! | Episode 79Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Looking to improve your hip mobility? About time! The hips are crucial for proper function and athleticism. Especially for those struggling with low back pain, often these individuals will have extra tight hips due to how related the low back and hips are. Many times the low back will be the source for hip pain or hip tightness, but if you are making progress with the low back then you need to pay attention to improving the function of your hips in multiple ways. In...2022-05-0213 minLow Back Pain PodcastScar Tissue and Sciatica | Episode 78Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Can scar tissue cause nerve pain? This is a question we get a lot and there actually is a classification of nerve related dysfunction that most closely resembles this phenomenon. This particular sciatica issue is called "Adherent Nerve Root" and if misdiagnosed you could be one of the individuals out there achieving 0 relief with all the typical disc and nerve exercises you have been trying! It is important to receive a proper assessment and work with an expert in this area so you can ultimately...2022-04-2914 minLow Back Pain PodcastFix Low Back Pain in 5 Steps! | Episode 77Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What are some immediate action steps you can take if you just started dealing with low back pain, or have been for weeks, months, or years? In this episode I discuss the 5 best action steps you can take to dispel some myths you've probably been told, and help guide you through the recovery process. It may or may not seem like much to you but these steps alone could entirely change your prognosis and could make a serious impact on your life! If you are...2022-04-2514 minLow Back Pain PodcastSquat Technique for Performance | Episode 76Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Squats hurting your low back? Wanting to improve your squats to avoid flaring up the low back and avoid future injury? This episode is for you! In this episode I cover 2 squatting techniques that could totally change the way they feel to you! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
2022-04-2213 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhen to Consult a Neurosurgeon | Episode 75Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
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2022-04-1812 minLow Back Pain PodcastYou Have Sciatica, But No Back Pain? | Episode 74Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
So you have sciatica, but no back pain and are now being told all kinds of confusing information about what is going on or what you should do... This is many of our clients! You can have sciatica with or without back pain, and the absence of back pain is not indicative of the absence of a low back problem. You can still have a problem in the lower back that is causing sciatica without having any low back pain! In this episode I discuss 2...2022-04-1410 minLow Back Pain PodcastNormal MRI, But You Still Have Pain? What Now? | Episode 73Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Many individuals find themselves in a very frustrating situation where they have felt low back pain or sciatica for weeks, months, or even years but when they go to talk to a doctor about it, the doctor immediately wants to do a premature MRI and finds nothing on the MRI, and tells you "you're fine, the MRI is normal". Many times these individuals are just brushed off, or offered pain medication or muscle relaxers with no real answers. This leaves you feeling dismissed and not...2022-04-1109 minLow Back Pain PodcastSpondylolisthesis, Truth and Lies | Episode 72Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In today's episode, I discuss how much misinformation there is regarding spondylolisthesis and how to go about your rehab with this "diagnosis". We have had many clients around the world who have received this diagnosis and were told to avoid so many things because of it. Most of the time, we find doing the very things they were told to avoid largely contributed to their success in our program. You are not your diagnosis! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or...2022-04-0813 minLow Back Pain PodcastCore Exercises for Sciatica! | Episode 71Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Sciatica pain not going away and you are tired of it? Sciatica is one of the most common reasons for individuals joining our program as this can be a very painful and confusing condition. The key is to understand what movements will make your sciatica better or worse so you can make consistent progress by truly being in control! In this episode I discuss what types of core exercises may make your sciatica worse, and how to rebuild a low back safe core routine you...2022-04-0410 minLow Back Pain PodcastFacebook Members Q/A | Episode 70Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Our very first Q/A exclusive to our Facebook members! If you would like you questions answered, join our group using the link below! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
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...2022-03-3134 minLow Back Pain PodcastDon't Make This Mistake When You Hurt Your Low Back! | Episode 69Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
So you hurt your low back.... what do you do?! In this episode I discuss all the do's and don'ts for when you inevitably hurt your low back if you haven't already. This podcast could quite possibly change your life if you apply it, because we have seen many people's lives change for the worst if their initial choices are incorrect! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my...2022-03-2817 minLow Back Pain PodcastCrossFit Common Low Back Issues | Episode 68Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been unable to fully participate in the CrossFit workouts you desire due to back pain? Most of the CrossFit athletes we work with have common complaints amongst certain exercises, and today I wanted to shine some light on what these are and some modifications you can make to get back in your WOD's! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below...2022-03-2413 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow to Heal Faster with Low Back Pain | Episode 67Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Struggling to fully recover from low back issues? Recurring flare ups that take weeks to go away that are a real problem in your life? In this episode I discuss how you can heal faster with low back pain to get back on your feet! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program...2022-03-2109 minLow Back Pain PodcastSciatica Stretches You Should NOT DO! | Episode 66Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Many people with sciatica are looking for the right stretches to get rid of the tightness, but what if the very stretches you are doing are causing the tightness to get worse or not heal? This is a very common scenario where someone is trying to "stretch it out" but is actually making their situation worse. We need to understand why this can happen, and what you can do about it so you can achieve proper sciatica recovery! If you are struggling with low back...2022-03-1713 minLow Back Pain PodcastStop Living In Fear | Episode 65Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Living in fear and making decisions based on fearful outcomes will forever hold you back in every area of life. Fearful your business will fail, your job won't work out, what people think of you, or that your low back rehab won't work? If you are always considering the worst-case scenario then you will never reach your potential! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use...2022-03-1410 minLow Back Pain PodcastLow Back Safe Workouts | Episode 64Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
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What workouts are safe for your low back in the gym? What can you keep doing throughout rehab? Although each individual situations might be slightly different, in this episode I discuss a general blueprint for a low back safe workout routines so that possibly you can get back on the gym without pain or worry or at least learn how to modify your training for the time being as you...2022-03-1012 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe TRUTH About Injections! | Episode 63Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Injections for low back pain or sciatica are a common intervention recommended by many providers, but should it be? Many people experience minimal to no relief from these, and sometimes it can make their situation worse. Some people will benefit, but are the results long-term? If not then what is the point? Today we cover an article that discusses some of the evidence behind injections that may shine some light on this procedure so you can make more informed decision on your situation! If you...2022-03-0712 minLow Back Pain PodcastProper Low Back Warm-Up | Episode 62Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What is the best way to structure your low back warm-up, or your low back rehab? Recently I showed my full lower-body warm up in my private Facebook group and showed that I organize things in a specific way. The purpose of this organization is very intentional to ensure you get the most out of your low back warm-up and rehab to ensure optimal results! Listen closely and reach out with any questions! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica...2022-03-0312 minLow Back Pain PodcastCLIENT DISASTER! Harmful Advice! | Episode 61Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
For the first time ever we discuss a CLIENT DISASTER so that you may better learn how to go about your rehab approach! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
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To...2022-02-2812 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhat Causes Low Back Pain? | Episode 60Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What causes low back pain? That is the magic question everyone is looking for! In this podcast I cover 1 main evidence based answer for this, and a 2nd answer that is of my personal opinion regarding why most the population might be developing lower back issues when they could possibly be more avoided. If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we...2022-02-2115 minLow Back Pain PodcastCorruption of Personal Injury Lawsuits and Your Health | Episode 59Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Personal injury cases involving your low back pain can be dangerous. Very dangerous. All of a sudden your lawyer is a doctor and you are doing every procedure imaginable under the sun! Why is this? Listen to this episode where I provide real life examples of the corruption within personal injury cases that could leave you worse than ever! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or...2022-02-1410 minLow Back Pain PodcastBack Braces Do Nothing for Low Back Pain? | Episode 58Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Are back braces helpful? Should you wear one? In this episode I discuss the latest research behind low back braces and back pain! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and go through my program together!
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To...2022-02-1010 minLow Back Pain PodcastLumbar Rotation and Disc Herniation. Is Rotation Safe? | Episode 57Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you heard that lumbar rotation is not good for your lower back discs and could even cause disc herniation? Many people have been told that rotational exercises can cause stress on your lumbar discs and this could cause injury over time. Other individuals have been told no matter how much pain they are in from disc herniations that they should still be able to rotate and not worry about it. Neither of these are correct! The context matters, and in this episode I discuss...2022-02-0713 minLow Back Pain PodcastNerve Ablation for Low Back Pain | Episode 56Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Out of all of the low-value high-cost interventions RFA (radio frequency ablation) has to be amongst the worst for low back pain. Burning your nerves off for relief? Yes, this happens still to this day. In this episode I discuss RFA's so you can learn more about this intervention and more about how to properly address lower back issues! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or...2022-02-0310 minLow Back Pain PodcastSTOP Yoga for Low Back Pain? | Episode 55Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Yoga and back pain. So many people are told to do yoga if they have back pain because yoga is great! Well, yoga is great! But not always for back pain. Yes yoga promotes movement and mindfulness, 2 things everyone needs more of. However, with serious low back issues such as disc herniations or sciatica there are often some movements that are really good for that person, and some movements that are not so good. Yoga encompasses many different movements, so in 1 yoga session they might...2022-01-3110 minLow Back Pain PodcastErectile Dysfunction and Testicular Pain from Low Back Issues | Episode 54Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Erectile Dysfunction, testicular pain, pain with urination, pain with orgasm, and painful erection are not entirely uncommon symptoms related to low back issues. I have had multiple clients report these symptoms and were unsure if this was normal or what was causing this. Low back issues, especially those with sciatica, are affecting a multitude of nerves. These nerves also may travel to the groin region. Therefore it is not uncommon to feel symptoms in the groin from a low back issue. In this episode I...2022-01-2812 minLow Back Pain PodcastReverse Hyperextension, A Miracle for Low Back Pain? | Episode 53Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you heard about the reverse hyperextension being the best thing since sliced bread for low back pain? The reverse hyperextension for disc herniation was first popularized by Louie Simmons out of Westside Barbell and since then it has gathered a lot of attention over the years. But is it everything it's cracked up to be? In this episode I discuss whether or not it truly is helpful for low back issues or not, and where it's application is best! If you are struggling with...2022-01-2413 minLow Back Pain PodcastGlute, Core, and Low Back Strength is NOT the Problem! | Episode 52Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Weak core, weak glutes, weak low back.... these are common reasons people are told why they have low back pain but is it realistic? If people developed low back pain because of weakness, then why do powerlifters or strongmen get low back pain? Little confusing right? Agreed! In this podcast I discuss why strength is not the problem, and how you can better think about and evaluate your lower back recovery. If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would...2022-01-2014 minLow Back Pain PodcastLow Back Relief in 10 Minutes? | Episode 51Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What is a realistic amount of time needed to resolve lower back pain? I have met with some people that were spending 2 hours a day on their rehab and seeing minimal results. So they often think even MORE is necessary to get better, but this is not true! If you are doing the right things, it should only take about 10 minutes a day! Even if you are doing countless exercises, that's great and all but if they are not the right exercises for your particular...2022-01-1710 minLow Back Pain PodcastGenetics and Low Back Pain | Episode 50Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told your low back pain is due to genetics? This could not be more wrong! There is no sufficient evidence to support this, and telling someone their low back pain is genetic is like telling them their golfers elbow is genetic. It makes no sense! In this episode I discuss the concept behind genetics and low back pain, and what you should do to avoid years of disability. If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would...2022-01-1311 minLow Back Pain PodcastLifting Belts and Low Back Pain | Episode 49Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Many people are unsure if they should be using a weightlifting belt in the gym or not. Or if you are, how should you use it? In this episode I dive into whether or not you should be using one based on your situation, and how you should be using it to ensure optimal performance and no negative results. If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or...2022-01-1012 minLow Back Pain PodcastSex and Low Back Pain | Episode 48Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Sex and low back pain is a very real topic that affects up to 84% of people with low back pain! This is a topic that can be uncomfortable for many couples for various reasons, but is important to be addressed. In this episode I discuss the most ideal positions for you and your partner that may help you mediate lower back pain during sex so that you can reconnect with your partner and maintain the health of your relationship. Of course, avoiding positions is not...2022-01-0613 minLow Back Pain PodcastRehab VS Lumbar Spine Fusion | Episode 47Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Thousands of people are told they need surgery every year in order to resolve low back pain and disc herniation, but is this true? The most common surgeries to resolve most disc related issues are microdiscectomy and lumbar fusion. What happens when we compare the outcomes of rehab to lumbar fusion for these disc issues though? In this episode I discuss a paper from 2014 that compares this very thing! Lumbar spine fusion is a procedure you cannot take back, and you should make sure you...2022-01-0312 minLow Back Pain PodcastDegenerative Disc Disease Myths | Episode 46Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Degenerative Disc Disease is a perpetuated diagnosis that should no longer exist! All this does it makes people feel like something is decaying and worsening by the day and causes nothing but mental anguish. Degenerative disc disease is nothing more than normal age related findings. Your face and hair turn wrinkly and grey right? Why wouldn't your spine?! It would be weird if the outside of your body aged, but the inside didn't. This wouldn't make any sense! So if you are being told that...2021-12-2711 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhen Is Spine Imaging Needed? | Episode 45Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Inappropriate imaging is a huge problem in the low back pain world. Many times this is done prematurely or not in the right setting and can make your situation far worse! The language behind it could immediately hurt your situation and take you down the wrong path. In this episode I discuss why imaging could be harmful, but most importantly when you actually need it! If you can understand when it is appropriate to pursue imaging, then you can be confident and in control of...2021-12-2112 minLow Back Pain PodcastLeg Lengths Don't Matter! | Episode 44Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
An unfortunately high number of people with low back pain are told every day it's due to a short leg or uneven hip. This could not be further from the truth and even preventing you from getting better! 90% of the adult population has an uneven leg length, so doesn't that mean it's normal? Yet you have probably been convinced you need special adjustments to correct it otherwise you will never get better. This is so false! In this episode I discuss everything you need to...2021-12-1610 minLow Back Pain PodcastInjections and Low Back Pain | Episode 43Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Injections are a common intervention used for low back related issues, but should they be? When should you use them if at all? What are the benefits? What are the risks? These are all the things you should know about injections and low back pain, disc herniation, and sciatica! If you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like my help then please submit an application on my website or use the link below so we can meet 1-on-1 and...2021-12-1314 minLow Back Pain PodcastSleep and Low Back Pain | Episode 42Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
For many struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica sleep can be a real problem. Poor sleep results in poor energy and poor mindset. Poor sleep also results in more pain! More pain means more poor sleep! This can be a viscous cycle individuals find themselves in who are willing to do anything to get better sleep! In this episode I discuss some helpful ways you can improve your sleep through certain habits, and different sleeping positions most people with back pain do...2021-12-0912 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe BIGGEST Mistake a Provider Can Make! | Episode 41Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Is your doctor listening to you? Are you getting more than 5 minutes with them? Is your pain blamed on your posture or imbalances? This is how most people feel and it isn't working. Our healthcare system has been made to quickly move from 1 patient to the next to promote cheap ineffective care. In this episode I discuss a client of mine in Brazil that had a massive flare up with her low back and sciatica, and the reason that caused it will surprise you. The...2021-12-0612 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Biggest Myth of Stenosis! | Episode 40Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told you have stenosis and to avoid extension? That the only solution is surgery to "make the openings bigger"? This is one of the biggest mistakes I hear surgeons and other providers making! The very thing you are being told to avoid could help you tremendously! There are no cook-books for conditions yet many providers still operate as if there is. Telling someone with any condition that automatically "x" is bad and "y" is good just because of the label is truly inappropriate and could...2021-12-0212 minLow Back Pain PodcastTreatment Sessions Don't Matter | Episode 39Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Does your treatment session matter? Maybe not if you are wasting the other 111 hours you have throughout the week and aren't being provided a plan you can implement on your own! So many people think they need treatment sessions, or need face-to-face for accountability when in reality this does nothing to change the fact that YOU need to do the work outside of the treatment session. The amount of time you spend with your coach is insignificant compared to the amount of time spent without...2021-11-2911 minLow Back Pain PodcastDisc Herniations Can Heal! | Episode 38Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Will my disc revert back? Will it go back in place? I heard my disc herniation is really big! In this episode, I discuss all the things wrong with these statements and why. Knowledge is power and understanding these things will change your entire outlook on your low back injury and your recovery trajectory. We are told so much false information and this can lead to thousands of extra hours and dollars wasted that are not necessary to recover. I want you to be informed...2021-11-2213 minLow Back Pain PodcastIt's NOT Piriformis Syndrome! | Episode 37Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
"It's my piriformis." This has become a catchphrase for anyone with back pain or pain around the glute. Many individuals are told they have piriformis syndrome when they present with any pain in the gluteal region or pain traveling down the leg but how often is it actually true? They are often told to stretch their piriformis, but rarely find relief. This is easily one of the most misdiagnosed and over-diagnosed conditions in existence when it comes to lower back problems and it leads these...2021-11-1812 minLow Back Pain Podcast3 Ways to Improve Your Recovery! | Episode 36Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode I discuss 3 huge ways you can improve your low back recovery or any injury recovery for that matter. There is so much misinformation out there and individuals are often confused on where to start, what they can do, or scared by the information they are told. I am here to offer some initial first steps that could totally change the outcome of your future. These suggestions may seem simple to some, but can make the world of a difference. If you would...2021-11-1514 minLow Back Pain PodcastShould You Stretch or Strengthen It? | Episode 35Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
To stretch or strengthen, that is the question…. Many people will say they have tight hamstrings or hip flexors and they need to stretch them. Especially those with low back issues, disc herniation, or sciatica have often heard it is from tight hamstrings or hip flexors, or they just happen to notice that with this low back injury their hamstrings feel extra tight. But do they? Could that be a waste to stretch them? I just made a post on my Instagram saying “A tight musc...2021-11-1119 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow to Never Get Injured! | Episode 34Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode I discuss the top 2 reasons individuals get hurt, and you you can set yourself up with the best possible chances of avoiding injuries throughout your life! Please share this podcast and if you or anyone you know is struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica and would like to work 1-on-1 with me to resolve it through a structured plan then please submit an application using the link below! Let’s do this!
To view hu...2021-11-0815 minLow Back Pain PodcastDoes Weightlifting Compress Your Discs? | Episode 33Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
This episode I discuss a common topic of discussion which is if weightlifting compresses your discs. Many people believe squatting and deadlifting could compress your discs and cause wear and tear on the spine, accelerating the degenerative process. Here I dive into the evidence to tell you once and for all what weightlifting does to your discs! If you would like to work with me 1-on-1 to fix your low back pain as a team, submit an application using the link below so we can m...2021-11-0515 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Worst Stretches for Your Back! | Episode 32Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Here I discuss stretches that may not be ideal for you if you are struggling with low back pain, disc herniation, and sciatica. There are specific contexts that need to be applied to these situations as you cannot simply deem any 1 exercise or stretch "good" or "bad" for the low back as they always depend on the person and context, so please listen carefully to understand the situations where these recommendations do make sense and when they don't! Ultimately I just want you to feel...2021-11-0212 minLow Back Pain Podcast3 Tips for Better, Pain-Free Squats! | Episode 31Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode, I discuss 2 key components to squatting. First, I discuss my top 3 tips for squatting performance to improve your form, stability, and power! Secondly, I discuss how if you are someone struggling with lower back pain and squatting how you should structure your program to get back to squatting pain-free through manipulation of squatting variations, squatting heights, and squatting loads! This podcast is jam packed with valuable info so listen up and share with a friend! As always though if you are struggling...2021-10-2717 minLow Back Pain PodcastMy Experience with Inflammation and Injury! | Episode 30Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this podcast I discuss an immediate inflammatory response I personally experienced from certain foods which exacerbated lingering issues I have been struggling with. Inflammation is a very hot topic in society and although I am not blaming it solely for anyones low back pain, it certainly can exacerbate the way your low back feels and your overall feeling as a person. Hopefully this podcast and personal experience provides some insight into more ways that you can learn how to fix your low back! If...2021-10-2112 minLow Back Pain PodcastGolf Pain-Free! | Episode 29Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Many individuals with disc herniations and sciatica tend to find rotational sports to be quite aggravating. Very commonly golf is the discussion and how that started to become bothersome and just when they start to feel good and play a round of golf they can end up flaring up their low back again and having to deal with it all over again. There is a very common step that is missed in the rehab progress specifically for rotational-based activities that I do not want you...2021-10-1811 minLow Back Pain PodcastIs Stretching a Waste of Time? | Episode 28Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Is stretching a total waste? Many individuals with low back issues feel tight hamstrings and often try to stretch them but don't see any improvement. Now that is a totally different topic in itself but todays focus is stretching as a whole and the usefulness of it. The past decade has told us that stretching doesn't really do much! Now context is important here and determining WHAT stretching means. Also, for those that do have tight hamstrings and no low back issues, what could you...2021-10-1314 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow to Fix a Lateral Disc Herniation! | Episode 27Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode, I discuss a type of disc herniation that is not as common and can sometimes present very differently from the classic disc herniation. This is important to understand because since a lateral disc herniation only accounts for 7-12% of all disc herniations most providers are not as familiar with its presentation and how to address it. I hope this episode gives you some insight into how to identify these types of disc herniations and how to initially go about addressing them! As...2021-10-0712 minLow Back Pain PodcastDoes Cycling Cause Low Back Pain? | Episode 26Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Does cycling cause low back pain? Many individuals with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica may find it difficult to get back on their bikes and push themselves like they used to. This is often assumed due to the flexed position they are in since when riding a bike most individuals are in a hunched over position and many individuals with these low back issues find difficulty bending forward or being in a flexed position for long periods. In this episode, I discuss if...2021-10-0420 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Neutral Spine Myth | Episode 25Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told you need to maintain a neutral spine not only within the gym, but also while at home when picking things off the floor, putting on your shoes, or taking out the trash? You may have been noceboed! In this podcast I discuss how you don't always want a neutral spine and how always focusing on this could actually be extremely harmful to your recovery. Sure, if we are in an acute flare-up with a disc herniation or sciatica we may want...2021-09-3012 minLow Back Pain Podcast$100 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme | Episode 24Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode I discuss how a doctor in Michigan has been found guilty of a $100 million health insurance fraud scheme. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the corruptive nature of insurance and many providers out there that end up focusing on money instead of the welfare of their patients, and how many of these temporary-fix procedures such as drugs and injections are utilized to accrue high reimbursement paychecks.
US Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/opa...2021-09-2715 minLow Back Pain PodcastMcGill Big 3 Core Exercises | Episode 23Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Are core exercises the answer for your lower back pain? In this episode, I discuss the famous “McGill Big 3” exercises for core activation and spine stability. Many individuals are led to believe that their low back pain is from a “weak core” or that they need to strengthen their core to resolve these issues. I would say in about 99% of scenarios this is not true and is misleading. I never have and never will help someone fix their low back by strengthening their core as it’s jus...2021-09-2316 minLow Back Pain PodcastShould You Keep Training During Rehab? | Episode 22Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Should you keep training or regularly exercising during low back rehab? This is the #1 question I am asked by all of my new online clients in my low back program. Most individuals struggling with low back pain, disc herniations, or sciatica want to maintain their regular activity or exercise routine but aren't sure if they are causing more harm than good and should stop to focus on their rehab program only! The answer is simple, yet somewhat complex at the same time. In this episode...2021-09-2013 minLow Back Pain PodcastExercise Makes You Smarter? | Episode 21Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Did you need any further convincing to move or exercise more than the fact that it will make you a smarter human being? From a biological, evolutionary standpoint our brain pushes us to move to help our ability to survive by scavenging for food or finding needed resources. The way it does this is by releasing dopamine when you exercise or move which feels good to us and makes us want to do it more! Dopamine, therefore, encourages us to move more which increases our...2021-09-1716 minLow Back Pain PodcastDangers of a Diagnosis | Episode 20Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
In this episode, I discuss the potentially dangerous effects a diagnosis can bring. Just like kids like to brag about their injuries, or who has the most broken bones, this can carry into adulthood and cause certain individuals to seek a label they can identify with, bring up at every opportune moment, and ultimately consume them. A typical medical diagnosis is usually filled with scary words and the phrasing of this is crucial as to not cause more harm than good. Disc herniation, sciatica, degenerative...2021-09-1417 minLow Back Pain PodcastShould Rehab Be Hard? | Episode 19Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Does low back rehab have to be hard? Do you have to be sweating and struggling for something to be hard? Well if the difficulty was all that mattered then I would just tell my online low back clients to do burpees and planks, but obviously, that wouldn't be helpful for low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica! Good rehab yields good results quickly. The difficulty or complexity of rehab does not determine how effective it is! If you are not able to incorporate your...2021-09-0915 minLow Back Pain PodcastRunning Without Low Back Pain | Episode 18Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Can't seem to get back to running without low back pain or flaring up an old low back injury? It is extremely frustrating right?! Well, there may be a couple of steps you have missed along the way and I am here today to discuss those steps with you so that you can get back to running the right way free of low back pain!
Returning to any sport after a low back injury can be tough. Disc herniations, sciatica...2021-09-0614 minLow Back Pain PodcastFailed Low Back Surgery | Episode 17Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Failed low back surgeries are common enough that a syndrome is named after it! Failed Low Back Surgery Syndrome is when low back surgery outcomes do not match the expectations of the patient or doctor, or when the surgery ends up producing more pain than prior to the surgery. Failed low back surgeries affect 10%-40% of individuals that receive low back surgery. Lumbar fusion has a 30%-46% failure rate, and microdiscectomy has a 19%-25% failure rate. The issue here is not that surgery is inherently "...2021-09-0214 minLow Back Pain PodcastInflammation and Low Back Pain | Episode 16Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told, or wondered if your low back pain could be because of inflammation? In this podcast, I discuss 2 specific online client cases where dietary changes influenced their low back pain and helped them achieve the next level of recovery! Also, this podcast is addressing chronic systemic inflammation and its influences on low back pain, NOT acute inflammation that is a vital part of the body's natural recovery response.
Well although I have never seen a case where d...2021-08-3017 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Final Step of Low Back Rehab, Load Management! | Episode 15Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Load management is a crucial component to not only low back rehab, but any rehabilitative program for any injury type! This is often a missing step in most rehab programs and a misunderstanding of these principles can lead to re-injury, flare-ups, and early termination of a rehab program due to frustration or confusion. If individuals with low back pain are not gradually exposed to loads again, but rather are mislead to believe the only component that matters is the presence of pain, then they will...2021-08-1612 minLow Back Pain PodcastAsking Facebook For Health Advice | Episode 14Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
The dangers of asking Facebook for health advice! In this podcast, I discuss some real examples of why consulting your Facebook friends for serious healthcare advice may not be the best idea. Just like if you were in a serious legal situation, you wouldn't take the recommendations from a Facebook thread. Well, neither should you if you are in a serious low back, disc herniation, or nerve-related situation! These are serious situations and the health advice you may be pitched on your Facebook post have...2021-08-1012 minLow Back Pain PodcastSigns You Have A Disc Herniation | Episode 13Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Felt a pop picking up something heavy? Hard to stand up straight now and maybe some radiation into the leg? How do you know if your low back pain is from a disc herniation? In this episode I dive in deep discussing all the signs and symptoms of the most common and also not-so-common disc herniations. These identifying factors are crucial to understanding what we are dealing with and the next necessary steps! Disc herniations are easily one of the most misunderstood low back conditions...2021-08-0616 minLow Back Pain PodcastHow To Resolve Low Back Flare-Ups | Episode 12Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Low back flare-ups are the worst! This causes much panic and most individuals feel like they can't move, are scared, and are not sure what to do about it. This also leads to the highest rate of emergency room visits when combined with sciatic nerve pain. The thing is, most people are not provided with a plan of what they can do in these situations. Most people are not taught what they can do for themselves in general! As always, this is my mission with...2021-07-2915 minLow Back Pain PodcastAnterior Pelvic Tilt and Low Back Pain | Episode 11Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Anterior pelvic tilt is talked about all the time for a cause of low back pain... but is it? Or is this topic actually more of a problem than a solution? In this podcast I discuss the science behind anterior pelvic tilt and the association it has with pain and how the misinformation regarding it could be causing more of a problem for your recovery than a solution! Whether you have general low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica pain I can promise you anterior...2021-07-2615 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe Safest Time To Deadlift | Episode 10Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
When is the safest time to deadlift to avoid low back or lumbar disc injury? Most lumbar disc-related injuries with deadlifts happen to occur in the morning, but why? In this episode, we discuss specific times of day that are the safest times to deadlift and the science behind them. There are a lot of contexts that are also needed to establish what is best for each individual and these variables are highlighted as well. Understanding how to best set yourself up for success as...2021-07-2214 minLow Back Pain PodcastBenefits of an Inflamed Disc | Episode 9Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Can inflammation be a good thing? Especially for disc herniations? In this episode, we dive deep into the inflammatory process behind larger disc herniations and how inflammation can be quite helpful to the recovery process! Stunting this natural inflammatory process could negatively impact the healing of the disc as we see larger disc herniations resorb at higher rates than smaller disc herniations. This is often misunderstood as many individuals are told the larger the disc herniation the worse it is, or the greater the need...2021-07-1929 minLow Back Pain PodcastImprove Disc Height in 20 Seconds! | Episode 8Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Everyone wants to have healthy low back discs. That's a fact. Many people are told they have thinning discs or degenerated discs, and many low back issues are derived from disc-related issues! The good news is that a study from 2014 documented how easy it is to improve disc health fast and effectively! Here I will discuss exactly what this study found and how you can implement it into your own life!
Now although this strategy was shown to work, if...2021-07-1510 minLow Back Pain PodcastThe BEST Approach to Low Back Pain | Episode 7Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Weak glute? Uneven hip? Tight QL? 1 quad bigger than the other? These are a few of MANY things I hear clients of mine have been told as to why they are suffering from low back pain. This is NOT a good approach to low back pain as it "segments" the individual and creates multiple problems instead of focusing on the big picture. Rather than focusing on someone's overall movement restrictions and daily habits, they are told to focus on specific asymmetries that may not even...2021-07-1210 minLow Back Pain PodcastBad Posture Does Not Exist! | Episode 6Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Have you been told your low back pain is because you have "bad posture"? Well, you aren't alone, and unfortunately, you and many others have been told outdated information that does not cause low back pain! This is a myth! Posture is dynamic and always changing, your posture truly doesn't matter! However, how long you are in a given posture does matter. A fantastic saying I want you to remember is "The best posture is the one you are in for the next 5 minutes." This...2021-07-0810 minLow Back Pain PodcastDisc Herniations: Do They Heal? | Episode 4Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
Will your disc herniation heal? A common misconception is that once a disc is herniated or bulged that it can only be "fixed" with a surgical procedure. This could not be further from the truth! In fact, 97% of disc herniations can heal with the right rehab program. Additionally, a large study showed that the larger a disc herniation is, the greater chance it has of recovering! So the next time you hear someone say "Oh boy, it's a large disc herniation, you will probably need...2021-07-0107 minLow Back Pain PodcastWhat is Sciatica? | Episode 2Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program:
What is sciatica? Sciatica is inherently a loose term referring to any pain radiating down the back of the leg along the distribution of the sciatic nerve. This can be caused by numerous things but is most commonly related to disc herniation or sciatic nerve impingement. There are a few main causes for sciatica that are discussed in this episode to help you understand what the reason may be for your sciatica. We also discuss the most common movements that trigger sciatica and why this...2021-06-2407 minLow Back Pain PodcastTop 10 Low Back Myths | Episode 1Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program
Information can help OR hurt you! There are so many myths out there that individuals with low back pain are told every day. This can be very harmful towards your recovery and I do not want you falling for these traps! The more you know, the more in control you will be, and the better chances you have of recovering properly for life! To view hundreds of free low back videos please visit us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rehabfix and to learn more about how we...2021-06-0716 min