Active X Backs

Active X Backs

By Gavin RoutledgeHealth & Fitness
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Active X Backs episodes

  • How to sleep well with low back pain / sciatica

    Episode 18.  Relief and prevention of lower back pain and sciatica with Edinburgh Osteopath and Clinical Director, Gavin Routledge, answering the question "How to sleep well with low back pain / sciatica?" You will learn: 

    • Preparing for bed 
    • Supports in bed 
    • The impact of attention 
    • The value of medication and meditation 

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

      19 min
    • How to walk with low back pain / sciatica?

      Episode 17. Edinburgh Osteopath and Clinical Director at Active X Backs, Gavin Routledge, answers the question "How to walk with low back pain / sciatica?" You will learn: Revisiting the "Use it but don't abuse it" rule The value of walking When to use a stick Whether it's OK to stoop or not The power of bracing.

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

      14 min
    • How to get your socks on with back pain / sciatica

      Episode 16.  Relief and prevention of lower back pain and sciatica with Clinical Director, and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge, answering the question "How to get your socks on with back pain / sciatica" You will learn: Why getting your socks on in the morning is such a big deal The role of inflammation and disc swelling The value of warming up or just waiting How to actually get your socks on with back pain / sciatica You can get a free online assessment of your lower back pain / sciatica.

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

      16 min
    • Why does back pain / sciatica affects appetite

      15.  Relief and prevention of lower back pain and sciatica with Clinical Director and Edinburgh osteopath Gavin Routledge, answering the question "Why does  back pain / sciatica affect appetite?"

      You will learn:

      • When loss of appetite should be taken seriously
      • The connection between pain and loss of appetite

      • Don't' forget to use our free online assessment for lower back pain / sciatica to work out which exercises are best for the relief of your pain.

        8 min
      • How to turn over in bed with back pain

        14.  Relief and prevention of lower back pain and sciatica with Clinical Director and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge, answering the question "How to turn over in bed with back pain?"

        You will learn:

        • The most common cause of pain turning in bed
        • How it's tested for clinically (don't try this at home)
        • What to do about it i.e. how to turn over in bed using the brace
        • If you'd like a free assessment for low back pain / sciatica click the link.

          16 min
        • How to bend over with back pain / sciatica

          13. Edinburgh Osteopath and exercise proponent Gavin Routledge, who specializes in lower back pain and sciatica, answers the question "How to bend over with back pain / sciatica?"  He walks you through the method and dives deep.

          You will also learn:

          • Why bending over is such a problem
          • What watching tobacco pickers 23 years ago taught him
          • The power of the hip hinge
          • And you'll re-visit the golden rule - "Use it, but don’t abuse it."

            21 min
          • How to stand with back pain / sciatica

            12. "How to stand with back pain / sciatica?" is answered in depth by Edinburgh Osteopath and Chief Back Officer at Active X Backs, Gavin Routledge.  

            You will learn:

            • Why standing still can be such a challenge
            • Why forcing it is a bad idea
            • The power of the wobble
            • Sticks aren’t just for old men
            • 11 min
            • How to get dressed with back pain / sciatica

              11.  #lowbackpain and #sciatica questions about #relief and #prevention.  This one is "How to get dressed with back pain / sciatica?"  Answered in detail - with a bit of humor - by Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge

              You will learn:

              • Why socks are the nightmare
              • That warming-up to get dressed isn’t as crazy as it might sound
              • The power of bracing
              • 11 min
              • How to get up from sitting with lower back pain / sciatica

                10. Edinburgh osteopath and Chief Back Officer at Active X Backs helps to #relieve and #prevent #lowerbackpain and #sciatica by giving a detailed answer to the question "How to get up from sitting with low back pain / sciatica"?

                You will learn:

                • How long you sit may matter more to your lower back
                • What you sit on matters as much as how you get up
                • What you should sit on, or whether you should sit at all
                • How to get up AND sit down when it’s painful - the power of the brace
                • How often to get up
                • The 6 pillar episodes of the podcast address 

                  Why does my lower back pain / sciatica keep coming back?

                  How can I relieve my lower back pain /sciatica?

                  How can I prevent lower back pain / sciatica?

                  Why does my lower back hurt so much?






                  14 min
                • How much should I rest with back pain / sciatica?

                  9.  #lowerbackpain and #sciatica questions answered by Active X Backs Chief Back Officer and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge.  Following on from the 6 foundation episodes he sticks with the "Use it but don't abuse it" Golden Rule and helps you to find that pain-free sweet-spot.  Covering:

                  • Bed-rest can be a very bad thing in the long-run
                  • Being an overly busy person can hold you back too
                  • Finding the sweet spot
                  • 7 min

                  About Active X Backs

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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 -…