Lower back pain impacts millions of adults every year and, in many cases, diagnosis can be murky. Non-specific pain is personal and complex, driven by factors such as injury, sensitivity and perception. But are there methods to help manage back pain and live a happier life in the process?
James Gallagher is joined at a yoga studio in Stockbridge, Hampshir ... Show More
Jul 8
Are we being too safe in the sun? How to balance the risks
When the sun shines, out come the warnings that we all need to be careful in the sun to avoid burning and the risk of skin cancer. There are, though, those who believe that sort of public health messaging isn't positive enough about the benefits of the sun.As James Gallagher hear ... Show More
28m 5s
Jan 2024
#287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D.
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro Inc. where he speci ... Show More
2h 35m
Dec 2020
Ep. #672: 6 of the Best Exercises for Low-Back Pain
Modern medicine has a cure for nearly everything.
After all, it’s eradicated smallpox, eliminated malaria in most developed countries, and nearly put an end to polio.
It’s also created all kinds of pills, potions, and powders to treat ailments ranging from the common cold to canc ... Show More
29m 19s
Jul 2022
Can a chiropractor really fix my back?
Back pain is extremely common. (The U.S spent around $135 BILLION on it in 2016 alone!). It’s also complicated, because sometimes it’s one thing, but often it’s a combination of factors with no single “root cause” or fast fix, and many doctors unfortunately don’t do a good job of ... Show More
28m 15s
Jul 2018
Helpful Supplements for Joint Pain
If you are experiencing any joint pain – that aching shoulder pain, that piercing knee pain, that throbbing hip pain - listen in as we discuss how changing your eating could help your pain level go down. We understand joint pain is difficult to live with, so we want to give you s ... Show More
44m 42s
Oct 2021
[Bonus Episode] Healthy Back: The Best and Worst Things to Do with Emily Lark
Emily Lark and JJ discuss back pain; the best way to treat it, the worst things you can do, and stretches and exercises to improve strength and flexibility for a stronger healthier back. Emily Lark is a speaker, author, fitness expert and creator of the internationally bestsellin ... Show More
25m 15s