The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps)

Back Pain & Food: Simple Nutrition Fixes That Fight Inflammation


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Is your diet secretly contributing to your lower back pain? 🤔 Many people focus solely on exercise, but what you eat plays a HUGE role in how your body heals and whether inflammation is keeping you stiff and sore. In this powerful episode of The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps), Paul Hughes, your strength coach from Carlingford, Ireland, dives deep into the often-overlooked connection between your food choices and those nagging back flare-ups. Paul reveals: ✅ The surprising link between chronic back pain and widespread inflammation. ✅ The top 4 common inflammatory foods that could be making your pain worse (and they're probably in your kitchen right now!) ✅ Paul's 3 simple, actionable nutrition hacks you can start this week to actively reduce inflammation, support healing and get your back feeling better from the inside out. Stop guessing! Learn how to fuel your recovery instead of feeding your pain. This episode is packed with practical, easy-to-implement strategies that will make a tangible difference to your back health and overall well-being. In this episode, you'll learn:
  • Why nutrition is the missing link in many back pain recovery plans.
  • How everyday foods can either increase or decrease your body's inflammatory response.
  • Which specific foods and habits to be mindful of to reduce systemic inflammation.
  • Paul's practical advice: eating more whole, colourful foods, balancing your fats with Omega-3s, and the critical importance of hydration for spinal health.
Ready to nourish your body and calm your pain? Hit play now! Connect with Paul & Get More Help:
  • Instagram: @TempletownStrengthConditioning
  • Email for Coaching: [email protected]
  • Website: [www.templetownsc.com]
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The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps)By Paul Hughes