Back pain affects millions of people across the UK. But a new study suggests running may be able to help chronic lower back back pain. It comes off the back of some previous research showing that running doesn’t seem to harm the back and may actually be good for spine health.
Running physio Tom Goom discusses these studies and offers some general advice for ... Show More
Mar 3
Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
Writers and authors of 'Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport', Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter join Rick and Ben to talk about the book, what it unearthed for them as runners, a celebration of women doing incredible things and what more needs to done about sexism ... Show More
32m 24s
Feb 24
Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running
Our guest this week (and cover star of the April issue of the magazine) is comedian, podcaster and now running influencer, Josh Widdicombe. A champion of running for the sake of running, Josh chatted to Ben and Rick at the cover shoot about why he started running, what it does fo ... Show More
41m 2s
Sep 2025
Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D. (#287 rebroadcast)
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 where he specialize ... Show More
2h 31m
Jul 2025
ELIMINATE SCIATICA and LOW BACK PAIN FAST
Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a protruded disc, scar tissue on the nerve root, arthritis, an injury, or extended periods of sitting. Poor posture, excess driving, and aging can also contribute to the problem.Inversion uses the weight of your upper body to pull down on your ... Show More
7m 52s
Jan 2025
Exploring the Cosmos of Low Back Pain: From Astronauts to Everyday Life with Daniel Belavy
<p>In Episode 72 of the Physiotutors podcast, we interview Dr. Daniel Belavy, a professor with a prolific research background in muscle, bone, and joint health, specifically focusing on low back pain. The discussion explores various aspects of back pain research, including disk h ... Show More
56m 37s
Jul 2025
Before You Continue With Back Pain, Listen To This
<p>Is your back always killing you? Whether it be during the day, straight after class, or while you are rolling, BJJ has been known to induce low back pain. If you would like to alleviate said back pain, watch this podcast as we talk about the problem areas and bring solutions t ... Show More
18m 33s
Sep 2025
#37 - Back Pain and the Brain: Rethinking Chronic Discomfort
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world — but also one of the most mysterious. Scans don’t always match symptoms, treatments don’t always provide relief, and many people feel stuck with ongoing discomfort.In this episode, I explore chronic, non-specific l ... Show More
27m 39s
Jul 2025
210. Low Back Pain: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
<p>Chris Hughen down with Marc Surdyka to discuss low back pain. We dive into the most common types of low back pain, how much the diagnosis and imaging really matter, the truth around posture and core strength, effective management strategies, and much more.</p> <p class="p1">Wa ... Show More
1h 5m
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1368397/open_sms"></a></p><p>In this episode with Tom Jesson, we discuss everything about sciatica. We explore:</p><ul><li>Definition of sciatica</li><li>What conditions might masquerade as sciatica</li>< ... Show More
