• Why pain doesn't always mean something is broken
• The crucial difference between danger signals and pain itself
• How fear, stress, and beliefs can amplify your back pain
• Real strategies from my 5-Pillar System to help dial it all back down

The key is understanding what's really happening and then systematically addressing it with the right approach.

If this episode has shifted how you think about your pain, make sure to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode! 💪🏻

Next week, we're diving into Pillar 5 of recovery - Rest and Sleep. I'll show you why your sleep quality might be the hidden factor keeping your back from healing fully.

And if you know someone who's been stuck in chronic pain, especially if they've been told it's 'all in their head', please share this episode with them. It might just be the breakthrough they need.

Ready to apply the 5 Pillars in your own life? 📧 Email me: [email protected] 📲 DM me: @TempletownStrengthConditioning

Let's build your personalized recovery plan together.

• 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.

• Instagram: @TempletownStrengthConditioning
• Email for Coaching: [email protected]
• Website: [www.templetownsc.com]

• A clear understanding of what a truly functional 'core' is (it's a cylinder, not just abs!).
• Step-by-step guidance on how to properly 'brace' for spinal protection.
• Paul's 5 go-to exercises for building back-safe core strength: Dead Bugs, Bird-Dogs, Side Planks, Pallof Press, and Farmer's Carries.
• Confidence to approach core work effectively without aggravating your back.

🔥 CONTROVERSIAL TAKE: The "rest your back" advice everyone gives you? It's actually making your pain WORSE. If you've ever been told: ❌ "Just rest your back" ❌ "Take it easy for a few months" ❌ "Stop lifting until it's healed" ...that advice might be why you're STILL struggling months (or years) later. I know because I fell for it too. After my injury, I stopped training completely. Rested for months. And it made everything worse. Here's the truth no one tells you: Rest might help immediately after injury, but long-term rest = weakness, stiffness, and MORE flare-ups. In this episode, I break down: 💥 Why resting too long actually makes back pain worse 💥 What your back really needs (hint: it's not more rest) 💥 My 3-step approach to training safely again without flare-ups If you're stuck in that fear → rest → flare-up cycle, this one's for you. 🎧 Listen now: Search "The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps)" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Episode 3 is live! 📩 Ready to take action? Message me 'BACKFIX' and I'll send you my complete step-by-step plan to help you get stronger and back in control. You're not broken. You just need a smarter approach 💪🏻

In this episode of The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps), Paul breaks down 5 common training mistakes that keep your lower back stiff, sore and flaring up - even when you think you're doing the right thing.

You'll learn:

✔️ Why ego lifting makes flare-ups worse ✔️ How poor technique puts your back under stress ✔️ Why skipping your warm-up is costing you more than time ✔️ How the wrong exercises can hold you back - and what to do instead ✔️ How to stop the boom & bust cycle for good

If you want to train smarter and stop feeling "broken" every time you hit the gym this one's for you.

🎙️ Listen now and share it with a mate who always complains about their back.

👉 For more back-smart training and a plan built around your body message Paul on Instagram @TempletownStrengthConditioning or visit Templetown S&C.

Welcome to The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps)

In this first episode, I'm sharing my own back story - literally. I'll take you back to the heavy barbell row that left me with three bulging discs, the fear and stiffness that followed and what actually worked to get me moving, lifting and living fully again.

You'll hear:

✔️ Why resting too much can make back pain worse, not better ✔️ The real reasons flare-ups keep happening (and how stress, sleep and your food play a part) ✔️ My proven 5 Pillar System that's helped everyday men and women train smart, drop body fat and protect their backs without feeling broken ✔️ Who this podcast is for - busy people who want to move well, lift smart and feel strong again

💡 If you've ever been told to stop lifting, avoid the gym or just "strengthen your core" and hope for the best - this is for you.

Action Step: Tune in, subscribe and don't miss Episode 2 where I break down the 5 big training mistakes that make back pain worse - and exactly what to do instead.

👉 Want a plan built around your back history and goals? Drop me a message on Instagram @TempletownStrengthConditioning or visit www.TempletownSC.com to get started.

Train Smarter, Not Broken.