Back pain questions from social media – July 2023

A look at two recent clients who both had discogenic sciatica and the healing process they went through.

I feel stronger in my core and more confident when exercising. And after sitting at my desk all day I’m no longer in pain. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have intense upper back and neck pain after a day in the office.

Aidan started with a disc bulge causing sciatica and a fairly severe limp, with limited strength in his left leg.

“Working with Brian has been a game changer…

Quick and easy technique tip to spare the back when sneezing or coughing…

A DISC BULGE IS NOT A DEATH SENTENCE!

The disc recovery position is a great PASSIVE tool that can be used to help a posterior disc bulge or herniation begin to heal (and help relieve discogenic sciatica)

1. Acceptable Back Pain Levels in Rehab Exercises

2. Back Pain and Spondylolisthesis

3. What Does “Bracing” Mean?

4. How Do You Put On Socks With Back Pain?

…”Originally after a MRI I was diagnosed with a large annular disc bulge and herniation at my L5 displacing the right S1 nerve…”

This month’s questions from social media: 1 – Explaining Pain to Clients/Patients. 2 – Sciatica – Ongoing Sensations 3 – Sacralization – Can you Deadlift?

Back Pain: THE POWER OF ASSESSMENT… The worst part of a chronic back injury is the mental affect is has on you.

The feeling of hopelessness and having no control over the pain. You may have tried multiple different approaches…each with either limited or no long-term success…maybe even some things made it worse.