?️ Which Is Better For Back Pain & Sciatica, MRI or X-Ray? Following on from last weeks episode on whether back pain or sciatica requires imaging at all, this week we discuss the comparison between the two. MRI's are the routine form of imaging for the "standard" approach to lower back pain. But what do we get out of an MRI image, and more importantly what are we missing with such imaging techniques. Although they've been around for longer, is X-Ray imaging for lower back pain actually much more helpful when it comes to fixing your lower back pain. Perhaps this perspective and comparison w ..read more

?️ Do You Need Imaging For Lower Back Pain Or Sciatica? Now more than ever, especially in the UK, we’re being told that you don’t need imaging to fix lower back pain, and there is some truth to that, but to state that imaging has no value whatsoever, is to miss the point entirely. Hopefully in today’s issue, we can give you a fresh perspective so you can draw your own conclusions. Check out the full release below: ?️ Issue 34 - Do You Need Imaging For Lower Back Pain Or Sciatica? ? https://backinshapeprogram.com/2023/03/do-you-need-imaging-for-lower-back-pain-or-sciatica/ ?️ Join The Sunday Ne ..read more

?️ Back In Shape Backstory One of the common questions we get is about the background and history of the program as well as our credentials. When Back In Shape began, we had a very close relationship with our small number of members. They generally knew about our Clinic and the background, so it was something that had little need covering explicitly. However, as time has gone on, many new members down the line, it seemed right to devote an episode of the Podcast to the topic. Check out the full release below: ?️Issue 33 - Back In Shape Backstory ? https://backinshapeprogram.com/2023/03/back-in ..read more

?️ Discover How Exercises Help Fix Your Back Pain When you embark upon a program or plan to fix your back pain, an understanding of the process can be very helpful in setting your expectations so you’re not surprised along the way. It also helps avoid becoming disheartened when expectations based upon a lack of understanding are not met. Time and time again we find those that understand their own body, and the process of rehabilitation do best, for the longest, with the least setbacks along the way! Check out the full release below: ?️Issue 32 - Discover How Exercises Help Fix Your Back Pain ..read more

?️ The Secret Of How To Improve Vitality As You Get Older This weeks episode is all about the one major way that you can maintain vitality as you get older. Depending on how well you have been keeping up with this to date, you might find that you end up having more vitality in the next 5 years than perhaps you've had in the recent decade or longer. Check out the full release below: ?️Issue 31 - The Secret Of How To Improve Vitality As You Get Older ? https://backinshapeprogram.com/2023/02/the-secret-of-how-to-improve-vitality-as-you-get-older/ ?️ Join The Sunday Newsletter Free: ? https://back ..read more

?️ Diagnosed With Spondylolisthesis Causing Back Pain Or Sciatica? This is one of those more severe diagnosis that can be considered a cause of your lower back pain or sciatica, however, in many cases you'll likely have been walking around with this condition for some time without any symptoms to speak of, in spite of the present pain you might find yourself in. Today we talk about this rather more serious condition but also give you the warm words of encouragement knowing that for many of you, significant improvement will be possible, but it takes time and consistency on your part! ?️Issue 29 ..read more

?️ 3 Pillars To Fix Back Pain For Good   So how does this all play into getting your back fixed, and fixed for good? Well, today we thought it prudent to propose 3 “pillars” that will ensure that your back recovers, for the long term, but not just your back, your whole body. Because let’s face it, there is a limited understanding, only in the last week a member had been advised post low back injection, by their surgeon to “just walk as much as you can” as the core of their expert rehab.  If this lazy approach is being espoused by people (experts) within the healthcare system, is it a ..read more

?️ Is Walking Good For Back Pain Or Not? Like anything it would be nice if there were a nice and easy yes or no answer to the question of whether walking is bad for back pain and sciatica. It would seem that even the topic of walking, something so simple, the answer is rather varied. Today we will try to give you a full account on the benefits as well as the hazards when it comes to walking with a back injury. It could be that you’ve a lumbar disc herniation, a minor or major back strain, sciatica or any other formal diagnosis, perhaps degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, the list goe ..read more

?️ Why Back Pain Keeps Coming Back & How To Stop It   Back Pain and Sciatica are problems that are often rooted in history with many factors that contribute to the injury and its continued poor condition. The reality is that until you've addressed these contributing factors properly and begun to make significant strengthening improvements, their influence on your road to recovery will be notable.    When you start to reflect on this and begin to appreciate your own journey, you'll feel greater comfort and understanding knowing that, so long as you're making practical steps f ..read more

?️ How To Get Back In Shape After Time Out In 2023 Every year brings new opportunities to get back in shape and make positive changes in our lives. However, it's important to avoid overdoing it and causing injuries by trying to do too much too soon. It's important to have a plan and to make sure you're consistently challenging your body by increasing weights or changing up your workouts. Injuries and setbacks can be frustrating, but they can also be easily avoided by following a structured plan and listening to your body. The goal is not just to get back in shape for a short period of time, bu ..read more