In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, Doctors of Physical Therapy, delve into the complexities of chronic low back pain. They discuss the latest research on both acute and chronic low back pain, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans. The hosts highlight the importance of exercise, the powerful role of mindset, patient-provider relationships, and supportive environments in managing chronic low back pain. They stress that recovery is a gradual, personalized process, caution against one-size-fits-all solutions, and encourage listeners to remain consistent, address psychological factors, and seek professional guidance for lasting improvement.

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What You'll Learn

02:47 Discussion on how common and costly low back pain is, and the dangers of one-size-fits-all solutions.

04:00 Emphasis on the need for individualized approaches and skepticism toward exclusive treatment claims.

07:00 Explanation of the timeframes and definitions for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.

09:05 Importance of contextual factors—expectations, relationships, environment—in pain reduction and recovery.

11:53 How patient-provider relationships and belief in treatment impact outcomes, especially for chronic pain.

15:07 Encouragement to remain open to new approaches and persist through setbacks in chronic pain recovery.

17:31 Study findings on optimal exercise load (MET minutes) and the benefits of consistent, appropriate exercise.

20:19 Research on effective session lengths, program duration, and the benefits of tai chi for chronic pain.

26:14 Consistency, adherence, and...

For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/436

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