Low Back Pain & Sciatica Mythbusting

If your doctor said you need surgery for a disc herniation, low back pain, or sciatica, here's what you need to know first. Here's what to ask your doctor before you go into surgery, and we'll talk about the basic facts that many doctors neglect to tell their patients. Prior to considering surgery, you need to be able to advocate for yourself, and this is what you need to know.

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Is your low back pain caused by your sacroiliac joint? Should you be worried about anterior pelvic tilt, or a short leg, or a hip hike, or a rotated pelvis? Ultimately, let's explore how you can understand what is causing your low back pain. Is it your sacroiliac joint? What do you do about it? What should you avoid? How do you overcome chronic pain and get back to an active life?

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If you have a disc herniation or a disc bulge with low back pain or sciatica, these are five things you need to avoid.

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Unlike what most people expect from a video like this, we're not scaring you into avoiding bending, lifting, and twisting, or scaring you into thinking that if you don't do something correctly, you're going to cause some horrible injury to your back.

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Instead, we'll take an evidence-based approach to teach you what to do with a disc herniation and back pain or sciatica, what to avoid, and ultimately how to get back to a normal life and move beyond your chronic pain.

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There's a massive mistake most back pain and sciatica patients are making with their exercises — and it's making their pain worse without them even realizing it..You've probably tried core stability exercises, McKenzie extensions, stretching, maybe even Jefferson curls. Sometimes you get short-term relief. Sometimes you accidentally flare yourself up and have no idea why. Here's the thing: the problem isn't the exercise. It's the dosage..In this video I break down why popular rehab approaches like the McGill method, McKenzie protocol, and flexion-based exercises can all work — or all backfire — depending on one factor that almost nobody talks about. I also explain why your anatomy (disc herniation, spinal stenosis, nerve compression on MRI) doesn't actually tell us who will have pain and who won't, and what does.What we cover:.Why core stability exercises have a cult following — and why they still might be making you worse..The real reason McKenzie extensions help some people and flare others upWhy avoiding forward bending leads to a cycle of fear and flare-ups.The single most important rule of rehab (the Rule of Too's)What yoga, dead bugs, and most PT exercises actually have in common.If you've been doing the same exercises for months and still dealing with chronic low back pain or sciatica, this video is for you..

.#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.

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I'm a chiropractor, and I need to apologize. My profession has lied to you a lot.

If you've ever wondered if chiropractic treatment actually works or what it does, or frankly if the whole thing is a scam, this video is for you.

If you like chiropractic treatment and it feels good but the effects are short-term, this video is for you.

Or if you've ever felt wronged by a chiropractor and you want to know more about what they're not telling you, this video is for you.

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Whether you have a disc bulge, a disc herniation, degeneration, spondylolisthesis, antero-olisthesis, sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, or any type of chronic pain, you deserve to know the truth.

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So, as a chiropractor, I'm exposing my profession, revealing the sad reality that there are some scams that exist in the profession, and showing you how to avoid them.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:43 Built on a Lie

1:43 Lie Number One

3:12 Lie Number Two

5:10 Lie Number Three

6:32 Lie Number Four

8:27 Lie Number Five

9:23 Lie Number Six

11:03 Lie Number Seven

12:34 Lie Number Eight

14:47 Avoid This

16:51 What Works.

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.The safest thing you can do for chronic back pain might actually be making it worse.Most people dealing with low back pain, sciatica, disc herniation, or disc degeneration hear the same advice: rest, take it easy, let your body heal. But that instinct — as natural as it feels — is often what keeps you stuck in the doom loop of chronic pain.In this episode, Dr. Davis breaks down why.What we cover:- Why resting and "playing it safe" backfires for chronic low back pain and sciatica- The doom loop — what it is, why you're in it, and how to escape it- Why most treatments (PT, chiro, injections, decompression, surgery) only deliver short-term relief — and why some make things worse- What long-term recovery actually looks like for disc herniation, disc degeneration, and nerve compression- How to learn from bad days instead of being destroyed by themWhether you're dealing with a pinched nerve, sciatica, or years of low back pain that won't quit — this one's for you.Recovery isn't about finding the right treatment. It's about learning to take care of yourself...#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.

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10 things I wish everybody knew about chronic low back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, and their MRI findings. These are the things you need to know in order to overcome chronic back pain and begin to exercise and feel like yourself again. And yes, even if your MRI shows scary-sounding things like disc herniations, stenosis, nerve impingement, and degeneration, as long as you understand these ten things, most likely you'll be able to get back to normal life. .The scariest thing about low back pain is actually very reassuring...Let's get the scary part out of the way right now: Yes — low back pain & sciatica can leave some people paralyzed..But — that's unbelievably rare, and this should actually be extremely reassuring to you because....As long as we can rule out some rare red flags, you can stop worrying so much about your spine!.In other words, rule this stuff out — and you almost certainly CAN overcome chronic low back pain and sciatica, and return to a normal life..In this video, we cover the 10 things I wish everyone knew about back pain and sciatica — including the red flags to watch for, what your MRI findings actually mean, and the evidence-based approach that works when everything else has failed..#1: The red flags that mean low back pain or sciatica is a medical emergency — including foot drop, foot weakness, saddle anesthesia, and loss of bowel or bladder control.#2: Why your MRI findings, disc herniation, disc bulge, disc degeneration, pelvic tilt, leg length discrepancy, and postural asymmetries are NOT the cause of your chronic pain.#3: Why passive treatments like chiropractic adjustments, steroid injections, nerve blocks, decompression therapy, and pain medications create dependency — and what to do instead.#4: Why anything that gives you immediate pain relief — massage, heat, ice, injections, even surgery — is almost always a temporary fix that keeps you stuck long term.#5: Why chasing a single root cause like a tight psoas, weak glutes, SI joint dysfunction, or core instability is the reason you're bouncing between treatments and nothing sticks.#6: Why 95% of chronic low back pain and sciatica is nonspecific — meaning no single structure can be blamed — and what that means for how you actually recover.#7: Why switching between McKenzie method, McGill Big Three, corrective exercises, and postural retraining keeps resetting your recovery — and what to do instead.#8: Why depression increases chronic back pain risk by 150% and stress by 180% — and why the answer isn't "it's all in your head."#9: The graded exposure, full-body mobility and strength progression approach that helps people return to running, hiking, weightlifting, and sports without surgery.#10: Why I nearly died from chronic pain — and how the Beyond Back Pain program was built so you don't have to hit rock bottom to find your way out..This is the stuff I wish I'd known during my decade of debilitating pain.It would have saved me years. Tons of money. And a whole lot of suffering..0:00 Intro0:41 #1: When Back Pain Can Lead to Paralysis (Red Flags)4:05 #2: Your MRI, Posture & Asymmetries Don't Cause Your Pain7:39 #3: Dependence on Passive Treatments Makes You Worse10:56 #4: Instant Relief Always Disappears11:52 #5: Looking for a "Root Cause" Keeps You Stuck15:06 #6: You Can't "Treat" Chronic Pain — But You Can Move Beyond It18:28 #7: Resetting Your Recovery Clock20:40 #8: Is Pain in Your Body or Your Brain?22:32 #9: How to Make Rehab Simple25:40 #10: You Don't Have to Do This Alone.#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..

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If you have chronic low back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis, nerve pain, joint pain, muscle pain, or chronic pain in general - it's easy to get sidetracked looking at spinal anatomy, searching your symptoms and condition on the internet, and ultimately getting freaked out, which leads to worse pain overall long term.

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Hyperfixation on the MRI findings or anatomy leads to fear of certain activities, which leads to avoidance of those activities, which creates weakness, deconditioning, and lowers your physical capacity to live normal life, which makes it easier to accidentally flare things up or injure things by performing simple activities in daily life, which reinforces the fear and perpetuates the cycle.

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We need to break the cycle. If you need help, join the free group or reach out, book a call with me, and we can figure out a personalized plan.

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Have questions about disc herniation recovery? In this Q&A, Dr. Davis and Dr. Blake break down how long healing actually takes, whether surgery gives you a real advantage, and what to do when your body feels stuck. Plus: why glute exercises might still be bothering you, how to build sitting tolerance, and the mindset shift that changes everything for long-term recovery. Real questions from real members — and evidence-based answers from Dr. Davis & Dr. Blake.

Questions in this podcast:

• How long does it take to heal a disc herniation without surgery?
• Is surgery actually better than rehab long-term?
• After 20 years of chronic pain, how do I build confidence that my body can actually heal?
• Glute exercises keep making me worse — what do I do?
• How do I build tolerance to sitting if it keeps flaring me up?

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What are the best exercises for YOU to do if you have chronic low back pain or sciatica?

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Which exercises are best for people with disc herniations, vs. stenosis, or SI joint pain, or degeneration?

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What if you've developed overprotective muscle guarding, and fear of bending/flexion?

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If you've already tried the McGill Big Three, or Back Extensions, or the McKenzie Method and you're wondering why these aren't working for you, I'll explain exactly why popular methods fail, and I'll teach you the exact questions you need to answer in order to determine specifically which exercises YOU need to do, which ones to avoid, and how to safely overcome chronic pain and get active again.

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In today’s Beyond Back Pain Member Q&A, Dr. Anthony Davis is joined by Dr. Blake to answer a big question: Is running actually bad for your back if you have low back pain, disc herniations, or sciatica?

We break down why “running is dangerous” is usually the wrong framing, how training volume + recovery matters more than the activity itself, and what to do if running (or walking) flares symptoms.

You’ll also hear practical coaching on graded exposure, safe pain protocols (pain traffic light / no-worse principle), spotting overtraining, and how to switch goals (and cardio options) without losing your identity as “a runner.”

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Dr. Davis reacts to Squat University & Stuart McGill's typical low back pain fear-mongering around core stability.If you've ever been told to never bend your spine, fix your posture, or just do the McGill Big Three... this one's for you.

We're going through the advice piece by piece — what actually holds up, what's overblown, and why so much mainstream back pain content leaves people more scared and more stuck than when they started.

We cover:

Whether spinal flexion is actually dangerous (especially with a disc herniation)Why your hamstring stretches might be irritating your sciatic nerve without you realizing itT

he problem with over-bracing your core — and why it can make chronic pain worse

What the research says about posture, MRI findings, and who actually develops long-term painWhat a more complete back pain rehab program looks like beyond three exercises

No scare tactics. Just an honest look at the evidence and what it means for your recovery.📺 Want to see the research on spinal flexion and disc herniations?

Watch this next: https://youtu.be/ANLlkDaWTY4

..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood MRI findings in the low back pain & sciatica world: annular tears (annular fissures).

If you’ve been told your disc is “leaking,” that your spine is unstable, or that you should never bend again… this is for you.

We break down one of the most widely shared articles on annular tears and critically analyze it .

What’s accurate? What’s misleading? And what’s just fear-based language?

You’ll learn what an annular tear actually is.

How it compares to a disc herniation.

And why most MRI findings don’t mean what you think they mean.

We also cover true red flags. The rare situations where disc injuries really matter.

If you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, sciatica, or anxiety about your MRI results, this episode will help you stop catastrophizing your spine.

And start focusing on what actually drives recovery.

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Why do chronic pain flare-ups last so long? And what do you do when it feels like everything makes your back pain worse?In this member Q&A, Dr. Anthony Davis and Dr. Blake answer real questions from people dealing with chronic low back pain, sciatica, nerve pain, disc bulges, and fear of movement.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the flare-up rollercoaster, this episode is for you..Here’s everything we cover:• Why do flare-ups last 3–4 weeks? Is that normal?• If pain is stress-related, why doesn’t it calm down as quickly as it started?• How do you “switch off” the brain’s pain response?• What if sitting hurts… but standing hurts too?• How do I prove to myself I’m not damaged when I hurt every day?• Meditation isn’t helping my pain — now what?• Am I regressing… or is this just part of recovery?• Is sacral or glute pain actually coming from my back?• How do I overcome the fear of damaging my back with movement?• My hips pop during exercises — am I out of alignment?• If something clicks but doesn’t hurt, should I worry?• Should I adjust pelvic tilt or hip rotation during exercises?• What do you think about swimming for back pain rehab?• How do I test new exercises without triggering a flare-up?• How do I protect my shoulders during upper body training?• Does my MRI diagnosis (stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc issues) actually matter?.0:00 When Everything Makes Pain Worse8:42 Fear, Catastrophizing & Feeling “Worse”25:24 Why Flare-Ups Last 3–4 Weeks33:20 MRI Results & Diagnosis Myths35:44 Protecting Your Shoulders37:10 Hip Popping & Alignment Fears40:30 Swimming & Testing New Exercises47:40 Relief Positions vs Real Rehab.#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.

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In this Q&A with Dr. Davis & Dr. Blake, we answer questions from our members this week about chronic low back pain and sciatica..

We talk about:

- How to find the right exercises for chronic low back pain and sciatica when everything you do seems to flare up your pain

- Why every exercise flares my back pain or sciatica (and what to do instead)

- How to make progress with exercise when even easy movements hurt

- How to know if exercise pain means damage or just nervous system sensitivity- How to handle asymmetrical pain, flare-ups, stress, and daily activity without making things worse..#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.

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In this Q&A with Dr. Davis & Dr. Blake, we answer questions from our members this week about chronic low back pain and sciatica..We talk about:- What to do when you're in chronic pain and struggling with motivation?- How long does it take to feel better and heal from chronic back pain & sciatica?- How to continue to be functional, improve mobility and strength, and continue to live a meaningful life, even when you're recovering from chronic back pain, disc herniations, nerve pain, or sciatica?..#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment

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If you’ve been told you can’t squat because of back pain, disc degeneration, a disc herniation, a bulging disc, or sciatica, this video will show you how to safely rebuild your squat step by step—without flare-ups, fear, or reckless advice

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Squats don’t damage your spine.But trying to squat before your body is ready can absolutely make back pain, nerve pain, or sciatica worse.In this video, I break down every physical prerequisite required to squat safely, including:

• Core stability and intra-abdominal pressure

• Spinal extension strength (to resist spinal flexion under load)

• Hip mobility and ankle mobility

• Glute and quad strength

• The ability to move your hips and legs without excessive spinal movement

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Low Back Ability makes some BOLD claims about curing low back pain and sciatica. Does he really have the ONE exercise to magically CURE low back pain INSTANTLY? Will this really work if you have disc degeneration, disc herniations, sciatica, nerve damage, SI joint pain, or a spondylolisthesis? Are back extension exercises, jefferson curls, and nerve stretching exercises really the best exercises for chronic low back pain and sciatica pain relief?..#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.

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Is your SI joint really out of place?.Is your SI joint actually unstable?.Is your SI Joint even the cause of your pain?.As usual, I'll be contrasting this fear-mongering by showing real peer-reviewed research that debunks these outdated and fearful myths. .BUT - with my biomechanics experience as a college anatomy & physiology professor, and Doctor of Chiropractic, I'll also show how he gets the basic biomechanics wrong in the first place. .I'll give you practical alternatives and evidence-based tips to overcome chronic pain and get active again. .#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment

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If I woke up tomorrow with back pain or sciatica, and my goal was to calm the pain, stop the flare-up, and get back to normal life and exercise as fast as possible, this is exactly what I would do.In this video, I walk you step-by-step through a research-based, non-scary plan for acute back pain and sciatica flare-ups—the same framework I personally use and teach to people dealing with both new injuries and long-term chronic pain.This is not about fixing posture, correcting alignment, or chasing MRI findings. It’s about calming your nervous system, reducing fear, restoring safe movement, and rebuilding confidence in your body.In this video, you’ll learn: • What to do immediately when back pain or sciatica flares up • Why fight-or-flight makes pain worse (and how to shut it down fast) • Why hurt does NOT equal harm, even with disc bulges or degeneration • The best short-term pain relief options (and why none of them “fix” you) • How to figure out why the flare-up happened in the first place • Why MRI findings like disc herniations are often normal and not dangerous • How visualization and mindset affect pain recovery (without woo-woo nonsense) • When and how to safely start exercising again • Why graded exposure to real-life movement beats “perfect rehab exercises” • How to stay mentally healthy while recovering from back pain or sciaticaThis approach applies whether: • Your pain just started yesterday • You’ve been dealing with chronic low back pain for years • You have sciatica, disc herniations, degeneration, or stenosis • You’re afraid to move because you don’t want to “make it worse”I’ve personally lived with chronic pain for over a decade, and I’ve worked with people who’ve recovered after 10, 20, even 30+ years of back pain and sciatica. There is always a path forward...✅ Watch the NEW FREE TRAINING on Low Back Pain & Sciatica:https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/beyondpaintraining.#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment

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Struggling with chronic low back pain or sciatica? 😣 You’ve tried physical therapy, chiropractic, injections, core exercises, posture fixes… but nothing seems to work long-term. In this video, Dr. Anthony Davis breaks down why most back pain rehab fails — and shows you 3 evidence-based steps to finally calm pain, fix sciatica symptoms, reduce inflammation, and build a stronger, more resilient spine without surgery or medications.You’ll learn:• What actually causes chronic back pain• How to reduce flare-ups and nerve irritation• How to safely rebuild movement, strength & confidenceIf you’re dealing with a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or SI joint pain and want a real, long-term solution — this is for you.👉 Book a call with our team: https://visit.shapeshiftwellness.com/move7-backpaintraining

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Is chronic pain in the brain? Is pain simply a result of stress, anxiety, fear, depression, or trauma?

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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?

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OR is there a more complete explanation for the causes and factors that lead to chronic low back pain and sciatica?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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✅ 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

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✅ 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

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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.

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You might be afraid they'll tell you something is wrong with you, like a disc herniation, disc degeneration, or stenosis.

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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.

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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.

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What is the best exercise for chronic low back pain and sciatica?

What's the best exercise for a disc herniation, or nerve impingement?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If physical therapy didn't work for you this episode tells you why.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Are there alternative home treatments that will save you money and give YOU the power to take care of yourself?

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Are hands-on therapies just short term pain relievers?

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What is the LONG TERM solution to chronic pain?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode we talk about stretching and flexibility for low back pain and sciatica.

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Some say stretching is useful, or even dangerous.

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Others say you MUST stretch certain magic muscles to "fix" alignment and imbalances in order to overcome chronic pain.

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Let's take a research-based approach and help you overcome chronic back pain & sciatica!

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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None of this is true. None of this is evidence based. Chronic low back pain and sciatica are multifactorial. It requires a biopsychosocial approach.

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If you had a low back pain flare-up, what's the best way to fix the flare up at home?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If the gates are open all the time, a person will have hypersensitivity and chronic low back pain and sciatica (or other chronic pain).

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If we can figure out how to close the gates, then we will have an effective treatment for chronic pain.

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Does stress or anxiety cause chronic pain?

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Is it possible that chronic low back pain and sciatica are caused by stress and anxiety?

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Does this mean that chronic pain is all in the brain, or in my head?

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What if the MRI shows a disc herniation, or disc bulge, or degeneration?

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This video breaks down the connection between stress, anxiety, fear, and chronic pain. Research clearly shows that stress and anxiety are a physiological maladaption in the body, and that this is a REAL, and PHYSICAL change. It's not about damage, but it's no less real.

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✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass .What is the real root cause of chronic low back pain and sciatica?.Most people tend to worry about things like disc herniations, disc bulges, disc degeneration, tight muscles, pelvic tilt, and a weak core. .Research shows that these things don't matter nearly as much as people tend to think. .So is chronic pain in the brain? What happens to the brain with chronic low back pain and sciatica? It turns out we see very real, tangible changes in neurophysiology as a result of chronic pain. .We see changes in outputs, cortical smudging, descending modulation, and inflammation, not to mention systemic neuroendocrine changes. .Even if chronic pain was in the brain, it's still very real, and has a real cause, and a real solution. . . #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief #sciatica #sciaticatreatment

✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass . If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica, it's easy to think that the pain is all coming from tissue damage like a disc bulge, a disc herniation, disc degeneration, tight muscles, or a pinched nerve. . Research shows that in most cases of chronic pain, a large portion of the pain is NOT from damage, but rather from inflammation and hypersensitization of the nerves in the muscles, joints, and disc, through a process called peripheral sensitization. . Peripheral sensitization can make chronic low back pain and sciatica much worse by creating hypersensitivity to normal, non-damaging activities or movements. This is crucial in understanding the difference between safe pain and unsafe pain during chronic low back pain and sciatica rehab. . . #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment

✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass .If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica, it's easy to think that the pain is all coming from tissue damage like a disc bulge, a disc herniation, disc degeneration, tight muscles, or a pinched nerve. .Research shows that in most cases of chronic pain, a large portion of the pain is NOT from damage, but rather from inflammation and hypersensitization of the nerves in the spinal cord, through a process called central sensitization. .Central sensitization can make chronic low back pain and sciatica much worse by creating hypersensitivity to normal, non-damaging activities or movements. This is crucial in understanding the difference between safe pain and unsafe pain during chronic low back pain and sciatica rehab. . . #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief #sciatica #sciaticatreatment

✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass . Chronic low back pain and sciatica can not be reduced down to a single structure like a disc herniation, disc degeneration, muscle tightness, or posture. . Chronic low back pain and sciatica are multifactorial. There are many overlapping factors leading to chronic pain. The root causes of chronic pain can include physical structural sensitivity, but also stress, anxiety, fear, poor recovery, poor nutrition, and so on. . We cannot blame chronic pain on a single structure. Even when a single structure is indeed injured, still we find that chronic pain is amplified by many non-structural factors. . This is why it's so important to zoom out and look at the big picture in order to rehab chronic low back pain and sciatica.

✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass . What is the real root cause of chronic low back pain and sciatica? There are only three types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic. Discover the neuroscience behind each type and learn why chronic pain persists even after injuries heal. What Causes Chronic Pain? Understand the difference between nociceptive pain (damage or inflammation), neuropathic pain (true nerve pain), and nociplastic pain (neuroplastic changes in the nervous system). Nociceptive Pain Explained: Find out how acute injuries like touching a hot stove lead to nociceptive pain and why this is the least common type of pain in chronic conditions. Neuropathic Pain Demystified: Learn about true nerve pain conditions like sciatica and how to differentiate between neuropathic pain and referred pain. The Truth About Nociplastic Pain: Uncover the role of neuroplasticity in chronic pain and why it’s a full-body nervous system issue rather than just being “in your head.” . Understanding what nociplastic (sometimes called neuroplastic) pain is can be critical in understanding the best treatment for chronic low back pain and sciatica. Some people who have researched John Sarno and TMS (tension myositis syndrome) sometimes walk away believing that pain is "all in their head." This couldn't be further from the truth. All three causes of chronic pain have REAL causes, and REAL solutions.

What is the real root cause of chronic low back pain and sciatica? What causes chronic pain in the first place?

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If you have chronic low back pain or sciatica, you've probably gone down the rabbit hole of trying to improve core stability or core strength. You've tried to fix your posture, pelvic tilt, leg length, muscle imbalances, tight psoas, and a million other postural or alignment variables.

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These things are NOT the cause of chronic back pain or sciatica.

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Well, you think maybe it's caused by the disc herniation, disc bulge, or disc degeneration?

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Maybe, but probably not. This series will teach you the real root cause of chronic low back pain and sciatica.

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I'll teach you pain neuroscience education, AKA pain science, so you understand how the body processes pain in the first place. You'll learn the difference between nociception and pain, and how pain doesn't always indicate harm.

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How to diagnose and treat SI joint or sacroiliac joint pain! If you have low back pain and you're wondering if it's coming from your SI joint, I'll show you common tests you can perform at home to diagnose and treat your SI joint pain. . These simple stress tests for the sacroiliac joint can help you understand the root cause of your chronic low back pain, if it's coming from the SI joint. . What are the best treatments for chronic low back pain and SI joint pain? If the sacroiliac joint is painful, what physical therapy exercises for low back pain can you do from home? . Your SI joint is NOT out of place! Despite what your chiropractor or physical therapist told you, the sacroiliac joint or SI joint does NOT go out of place. It barely even moves! . You've been told your chronic low back pain is from an SI joint misalignment, that your joint is out of place, that the SI joint has an upslip, or it's rotated, or that you have an anterior pelvic tilt which is causing your SI joint pain. . None of this is evidence-based! . Low back pain and sciatica are multifactorial, and your SI joint is STRONG! Stop trying to correct your SI joint alignment. It's not misaligned in the first place! . ✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass

Your SI joint is NOT out of place! Despite what your chiropractor or physical therapist told you, the sacroiliac joint or SI joint does NOT go out of place. It barely even moves! . You've been told your chronic low back pain is from an SI joint misalignment, that your joint is out of place, that the SI joint has an upslip, or it's rotated, or that you have an anterior pelvic tilt which is causing your SI joint pain. . None of this is evidence-based! . Low back pain and sciatica are multifactorial, and your SI joint is STRONG! Stop trying to correct your SI joint alignment. It's not misaligned in the first place! . ✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica. https://www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass