Active X Backs

Active X Backs

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Active X Backs episodes

  • Which are the best exercises to relieve sciatica?

    28: Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Which are the best exercises to relieve sciatica?"

    You will learn:

    • What the two types of sciatica are
    • How to determine which type of sciatica you have
    • What matters more when deciding which exercises are best for sciatica
    • What can make it complicated

      • If you haven't listened to "What is sciatica, and do I have it?"  you would benefit from it.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

      21 min
    • What happens in an online consultation for low back pain / sciatica?

      27: Active X Backs in Edinburgh specialise in providing online consultations for low back pain / sciatica. Their Chief Back Officer and Edinburgh osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "What happens in an online consultation for low back pain / sciatica?"

      You will learn:

      • Why online consultations have been proven to be as effective as in-person
      • How to choose a provider of online consultations for low back pain /sciatica
      • Where many providers will fail you
      • What our process involves

        • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please do so!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.

        18 min
      • Should I go to the gym with low back pain / sciatica?

        26: Edinburgh osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Should I go to the gym with low back pain / sciatica?"

        You will learn:

        • A lot about pain and rehabilitation
        • Which exercises to avoid
        • Which exercises to focus on
        • The application of "Use it but don’t abuse it"

          • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.

          16 min
        • Why does my lower back pain / sciatica get worse when I'm ill?

          25: Gavin Routledge, Edinburgh osteopath specializing in #lowerbackpain and #sciatica answers the question “Why does my lower back pain / sciatica get worse when I'm ill?”

          Gavin was ill when he recorded this, so it's short, sweet and to the point (and peppered with coughing and wheezing).

          If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.

          10 min
        • What should I do when my lower back hurts sitting?

          24: Gavin Routledge, Edinburgh osteopath specializing in #lowerbackpain and #sciatica answers the question “What should I do when my lower back hurts sitting?” 

          You will learn: 

          • Why your lower back hurts when sitting 
          • What to do when your lower back hurts sitting 
          • The different types of sitting How long to sit for 
          • How to rehabilitate your back so that you can sit pain-free again

            • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.

            19 min
          • 6 Steps to relief of lower back pain
            23.  Is a "New Back" a New Year's resolution for you?  Start right here, with the most important 6 steps.  This is a great place to start if you're looking for the best evidence on what works to relieve #lowbackpain and #sciatica. is "How to get dressed with back pain / sciatica?"  Answered in detail - with a bit of humor - by Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge
            The 6 steps covered are:
            Don't aggravate your pain
            Move often and in the right direction
            Sleep well
            Don't worry
            Appropriate use of medication
            Pro-active manual therapy
            12 min
          • What should I do when my low back hurts bending forwards?
            Episode 22: Gavin Routledge, Edinburgh osteopath specializing in #lowerbackpain and #sciatica answers the question “What to do when my low back hurts bending forwards?” You will learn: 
            Why your low back hurts bending forwards
            How to bend such that it doesn't
            How to rehabilitate your back to cope with long periods of bending
            If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.
            13 min
          • How much should I rest in bed with lower back pain / sciatica?

            Episode 21: Gavin Routledge, Edinburgh osteopath specializing in #lowerbackpain and #sciatica answers the question “How much should I rest in bed with lower back pain / sciatica?” 

            You will learn: 

            • How to apply the Use it But Don't Abuse it rule 
            • How to create a program of rest and rehabilitation 

              • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundational episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.

              18 min
            • How to go up and down stairs with lower back pain / sciatica

              Episode 20: Relief and prevention of lower back pain and sciatica with Edinburgh Osteopath and Clinical Director, Gavin Routledge, giving a detailed answer on "How to go up and down stairs with lower back pain / sciatica". You will learn: 

              • Why going up and down is different to walking on the flat 
              • How to adapt to painful stair climbing/descending 
              • How to turn stairs into a rehabilitation tool for your back pain / sciatica 

                • If you'd like a free assessment for low back pain / sciatica click the link.

                13 min
              • How to sit with low back pain / sciatica?

                Episode 19.  Edinburgh Osteopath and Clinical Director, Gavin Routledge, explains "How to sit with low back pain /sciatica". You will learn: 

                The importance of variety 

                The importance of breaks 

                The value of perching and wobbling - and how to do them 

                Alternatives such as the supported-slump 

                This is a deep-dive into why your pain is worse sitting, and what to do about it.

                If you'd like a free assessment for low back pain / sciatica click the link.

                17 min

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              Are you fed up of recurring lower back pain or sciatica? Find out why and how to gain lasting relief AND become healthier. Gavin Routledge - the host and 2 -times author of books on lower back pain -…