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What Actually Works for Chronic Low Back Pain: Insights from the Largest 2025 Study
Episode Overview
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hazel Jenkins, lead author of a landmark 2025 systematic review evaluating long-term outcomes of non-surgical treatments for chronic low back pain. With 75 clinical trials and 15,000+ participants, this is the largest and most comprehensive analysis ever done in this field.
We break down what the evidence actually shows — including which treatments provide only short-term relief and which ones lead to meaningful, lasting improvements at 1–2 years.
If you’ve been living with persistent back pain, feeling confused or discouraged by conflicting advice, this episode will bring clarity, direction, and science-backed hope.
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What We Discuss
- Why chronic low back pain is rarely just a “physical problem”
- What the biggest study ever done on back pain actually found
- Why beliefs, fear, and mood influence pain more than people realize
- Which treatments help short-term vs. long-term
- Why combining exercise + psychological strategies is most effective
- How CBT and mindfulness support pain recovery
- Why pain doesn’t always equal damage
- Why your back is stronger and more resilient than you think
- The realistic timeline for long-term improvement
- What small daily actions can significantly change your outcome
Key Takeaways
- Chronic back pain is influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors
- The strongest long-term results come from multimodal treatment
- Exercise is one of the most effective long-term strategies
- Beliefs and mindset shape pain perception
- Education reduces fear and builds confidence
- Small improvements matter — they compound over time
- Your back is adaptable, resilient, and designed to move
About Today’s Guest
Dr. Hazel Jenkins is a researcher at Macquarie University specializing in chronic pain, behavioral health, and exercise science. Her 2025 systematic review provides some of the strongest evidence on long-term outcomes for chronic low back pain.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:53 Psychological Factors & Pain
12:28 Long-Term Treatment Insights
19:20 Mindset and Pain Perception
27:18 Common Myths About Back Pain
34:46 Exercise & Back Pain
38:33 How to Interpret Pain Research
46:59 Hope in Chronic Pain Recovery
52:32 Evidence-Based Treatments
Resources Mentioned
• 2025 Systematic Review on Chronic Low Back Pain • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Pain • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) • WHO Physical Activity Guidelines
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By Bernadett GazsiEpisode Overview
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hazel Jenkins, lead author of a landmark 2025 systematic review evaluating long-term outcomes of non-surgical treatments for chronic low back pain. With 75 clinical trials and 15,000+ participants, this is the largest and most comprehensive analysis ever done in this field.
We break down what the evidence actually shows — including which treatments provide only short-term relief and which ones lead to meaningful, lasting improvements at 1–2 years.
If you’ve been living with persistent back pain, feeling confused or discouraged by conflicting advice, this episode will bring clarity, direction, and science-backed hope.
WANT TO GET PAIN-FREE WORK WITH ME SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HERE
BERNADETT"S WEBSITE
What We Discuss
- Why chronic low back pain is rarely just a “physical problem”
- What the biggest study ever done on back pain actually found
- Why beliefs, fear, and mood influence pain more than people realize
- Which treatments help short-term vs. long-term
- Why combining exercise + psychological strategies is most effective
- How CBT and mindfulness support pain recovery
- Why pain doesn’t always equal damage
- Why your back is stronger and more resilient than you think
- The realistic timeline for long-term improvement
- What small daily actions can significantly change your outcome
Key Takeaways
- Chronic back pain is influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors
- The strongest long-term results come from multimodal treatment
- Exercise is one of the most effective long-term strategies
- Beliefs and mindset shape pain perception
- Education reduces fear and builds confidence
- Small improvements matter — they compound over time
- Your back is adaptable, resilient, and designed to move
About Today’s Guest
Dr. Hazel Jenkins is a researcher at Macquarie University specializing in chronic pain, behavioral health, and exercise science. Her 2025 systematic review provides some of the strongest evidence on long-term outcomes for chronic low back pain.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:53 Psychological Factors & Pain
12:28 Long-Term Treatment Insights
19:20 Mindset and Pain Perception
27:18 Common Myths About Back Pain
34:46 Exercise & Back Pain
38:33 How to Interpret Pain Research
46:59 Hope in Chronic Pain Recovery
52:32 Evidence-Based Treatments
Resources Mentioned
• 2025 Systematic Review on Chronic Low Back Pain • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Pain • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) • WHO Physical Activity Guidelines