The Proclivity Podcast

EPISODE 105: Healing Chronic Back Pain


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Imagine waking up every day with a nagging pain in your back that won't go away. The constant discomfort, limitations on your activities, and impact on your daily life can be overwhelming. That's the reality of living with chronic back pain. In this episode, Joel and Emily discussed what chronic back pain is all about and its causes. Whether you're a long-time sufferer or just starting to experience back pain, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips on managing and healing chronic back pain effectively.

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SHOW NOTES: 

01:33 - Part 1: What is Back Pain 

  • 02:11 - Statistics

    • 540 million people suffer from back pain

    • 8 out of 10 Americans deal with back problems 1 to 2 times a year

    • 84% of people will deal with low back pain sometime in their life

    • 03:16 - Types of back pain

      • Acute Pain. Acute or short-term pain can last anywhere from a day up to four weeks. ...

      • Subacute Pain. Subacute pain lasts anywhere from four to 12 weeks. ...

      • Chronic Pain. Chronic pain lasts longer than 12 weeks.

      • 05:22 - Part 2: Causes of back pain (Emily)

        • 06:22 - Inflammation

        • 08:25 - Excessively tight muscles or tendons

        • 09:01 - Over-training 

        • 09:15 - Poor Mechanics (standing, walking, running)

        • 13:44 - Stress 

        • 14:35 - Stored Trauma 

        • 15:35 - Poor Language

        • 17:33 - Part 3: Treating Back Pain (Joel)

          • 35:44 - Professional

            • Dry Needling

              • PT

              • Massage

                • Psoas Release 

                • Chiropractic 

                  • 20-30 min treatments 

                  • Acupuncture

                  • 24:45 - Physically

                    • Glute strengthening 

                      • 30-90 seconds 5 times a week 

                      • Isometric Holds

                        • 30-90 seconds 5 times a week

                        • Daily stretching 

                          • 30 to 90 seconds 5 times a week

                          • Psoas Release & gut/adrenal massage

                            • 1-2 times a week 

                            • Hot / Cold Therapy

                              • 2 to 1 hot to cold 

                              • Nerve Flossing

                                • 10 reps x 3 sets

                                • 37:25 - Psychologically

                                  • 37:57 - Address the stress 

                                    • Hire a coach

                                    • Get a therapist

                                    • 43:15 - Learn to Down Regulate

                                      • Eliminate Stimuli (phone, TV, electronics)

                                      • Walk / Sit / Stare 

                                      • Weighted Blanket 

                                      • Breathwork / Meditation

                                      • 48:14 - Write it out

                                        • Journal

                                        • Affirmations

                                        • 4 Step a story 

                                        • 53:08 - Part 4: What you can do (top 3)

                                          • Address the stress

                                          • Learn to down-regulate

                                          • Consistent Daily Movement & Therapy

                                          • THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 

                                            • Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method
                                            • Clarity Call: https://www.proclivity.co/clarity-call
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