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Back In Shape Podcast

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This podcast is dedicated to providing you with the help you need to fix your lower back pain and sciatica. From specific diagnoses, myths and injuries to the low back, to strategies to recover, we're here to help get your Back In Shape. This podcast is an extension of the Back In Shape Program, an online back rehabilitation program that helps members from all over the world. Created by the founders of The Mayfair Clinic, a specialist back and neck pain clinic in central London and winner of the prestigious Queens Award For Enterprise Innovation In 2020.
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Episodes

Is Bed Rest Good For Back Pain? | 063

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about whether you should be resting in bed if you’re struggling with your back pain. This is something we see and hear very commonly amongst back pain sufferers, often people think that their pain is too bad to do rehabilitation or think getting up and moving around will cause them more harm than good. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚...

Jan 07, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 63

How to Improve Your Quality Of Sleep? | 062

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how to improve your quality of sleep! We’ve got 7 strategies that you can try out to help improve your likelihood of getting a good night’s sleep. Sleeping well is so important for your body’s recovery so if you are having difficulty sleeping, try out these tips and let us know how you get on. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Do...

Jan 04, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Which Cardio Exercise Is Best For Back Pain? | 061

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about the best cardio exercise you can do to help with lower back pain. We’ve got 5 types of cardio here that you can do for back pain and when you should do them for the best results. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Cardio is something that often people want to get into. The 5 main ones ar...

Jan 01, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Band-Like Ache Across My Lower Back Back | 060

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about what you can do for the band-like pain or aching across the lower back. Today we’re going to be explaining why you get this type of pain as well as rehabilitation techniques that you can implement at home to start making improvement in your back pain. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page B...

Dec 29, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Worst Exercises For Lower Back Pain & Which To Avoid ? | 059

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about the worst exercises you can do for back pain. We’ve got some examples here of exercises you shouldn’t do, split into three categories to explain why they are incorrect and will make your back pain worse. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream w...

Dec 05, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 59

When Should You Have A Rest Day With Back Pain? | 058

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about when you should take a rest day during your back pain rehabilitation. Strengthening the body is important when it comes to relieving back pain, but so is rest as this is the time your body recovers from the exercise and becomes stronger. Taking too many rest days may also be a problem, so we’re going to discuss when and why you should be taking some rest. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC require...

Dec 04, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 58

How Can I Reduce My Knee Pain | Best Way To Rehab My Knees | 057

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about knee pain, in particular how you can reduce knee pain from your home. We’ll explain how the knee works and also how you can improve their strength to avoid having problems in the long-term. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page What can go wrong in the knee? The knee is two bones stacked on...

Dec 03, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 57

How To Progress Through Your Back Pain Rehab Properly | 056

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how you should progress through your rehabilitation properly, to get the best results when it comes to getting rid of your back pain. This is going to make sure you’re not pushing on too fast nor stagnating with your rehabilitation. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page With back pain, 9 ti...

Dec 02, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Headaches Migraines & Neck Pain | 055

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about headaches, migraines and neck pain, and how your neck could be contributing towards you experiencing headaches and migraines. Regular headaches can really take it out of you, so we’re going to be talking about why these may be triggered by your neck as well as what you can do to help. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download th...

Dec 01, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Muscle Stiffness & Back Pain | 054

Thank you for joining us on today’s livestream where we talked about muscle stiffness and back pain. Muscle stiffness is often one of the very first symptoms that occurs when we’ve got some kind of lower back dysfunction, and often it can be misattributed as a problem within itself rather than linked to the back. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page We often...

Nov 28, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Rib Pain & Upper Back Pain | 053

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about rib joint and upper back pain. Rib joint pain can give you some quite disconcerting pain, so we’ll explain what that could be as well as some tips to help. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page When the rib joints become irritated, it can give you sharp pain that often seems like it’s comin...

Nov 27, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 53

What Has Happened To The Discs In My Back? | 052

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about disc bulges. How you can injure them so we can help you understand why your injury has occurred. We’ll also explain what you can do from home to help the problem and get you on the road to recovery. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page A normal healthy disc has two main parts, a fluid-fill...

Nov 26, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Why Do I Lean Away From My Pain? [Antalgic Posture] | 051

Why Do I Lean Away From My Pain? My Pain Is Making Me Stand Funny! Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how you stand when you have back pain. Antalgic posture is the term for when you have back pain and you find it difficult to straighten up. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page This antalgic posture can often be without you...

Nov 25, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Is My Shoulder Pain Coming From My Neck? 050

Welcome to today’s livestream where we talked about neck and shoulder pain, including how to differentiate between the two. How do you know when the pain is actually stemming from the neck or it's a genuine shoulder issue. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page How can you tell if it’s a neck issue? If it’s across the top of the shoulders, you may notice your ...

Nov 24, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis? | 049

Difference Between OA and RA? Arthritis is a topic that crops up a lot as it’s very common to suffer with arthritis affecting the spine. Today we’re going to be talking about why arthritis can often be dismissed as an ‘age-related’ issue, the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as well as how you can deal with the pain that arthritis causes through the right rehabilitation. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael ...

Nov 23, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Do Core Exercises Really Help Back Pain? And How To Protect My Lower Back From Injury? | 048

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about the effect core exercises can have in reducing back pain. Core exercises can help back pain but only if you do it correctly, so there are certain things you’re going to want to avoid in order to prevent making your back pain worse. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page We’re going to go thr...

Sep 20, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 48

How To Get Around Daily With Back Pain? Reduce Back Pain During Daily Tasks | 047

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how to get around daily with back pain - how you can reduce back pain during daily tasks. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Hopefully this is going to be helpful for you to be able to manage your back pain better, as well as how to manage things when you’re going through your recovery s...

Sep 18, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 47

My Back Pain Is Getting Me Down | Back Pain And Mental Health | 046

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about the effect back pain can have on your mental health. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page There is lots of research on back pain and mental health. If you’re struggling with it, it does affect a lot of people. When it comes to chronic back pain, sometimes a one-off incident can have less o...

Sep 16, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Help With My Upper Back Pain | Which Exercises Are Best For Upper Back Pain | 045

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about why you might be dealing with upper back pain, whether it’s coming from your back or your neck and how to resolve the problem! Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page We’ll be talking about 4 main reasons you might be experiencing back pain. We’re talking upwards of the thoracic spine, around...

Sep 14, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Back Pain Help From Home | All About Sciatica | 044

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about what sciatica is, what it’s not and a practical definition so that you can get the help you need. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Sciatica is pain that stems from the lower back, travelling along the sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the leg down into the feet. It’s a descripti...

Sep 12, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Why Do I Have Bad Posture & How To Fix Bad Posture At Home | 043

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how to fix bad posture. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page We’ll be going into what good posture looks like, how you can correct bad posture and how good posture can help how well your body is functioning. If you’re in our Back In Shape membership area, we did a video on good posture rec...

Sep 10, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 43

What Causes Chronic Back Pain | Which Exercises Are Going To Be Most Beneficial For Lower Back Pain | 042

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about chronic back pain and the exercises that are going to be the most beneficial for this type of problem. Anyone can injure their back regardless of how healthy or active they are, but why do sometimes these problems become chronic? Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Sometimes we can see pe...

Sep 08, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Hyper mobility | Is Flexibility Good For Lower Back Pain? | 041

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about hypermobility. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Having good flexibility is a good thing, as it helps your muscles and joints to function correctly. We’re going to be talking about the gymnasts, ballet dancers or acrobats that are likely to have more flexibility than is normal. Strength...

Sep 06, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Are Back Supports Any Good For Back Pain? Will It Help With Daily Activities? | 040

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about back supports. We’re going to talk about perhaps why you might wear them, when you shouldn’t wear them and any considerations you need to make if you are thinking of purchasing a back brace. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page Upper Back Posture Supports There are posture supports that pu...

Sep 04, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 40

How To Treat Sacroiliac Joint Pain & Home Exercises For Sacroiliac Joint Pain | 039

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how to treat sacroiliac joint pain. We’re going to be explaining the relationship between the SIJ and the lower back and how to deal with these problems in the future. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full Phase 1 PDF 🛍️ Shop Page The sacroiliac joint can often be pinpointed as an issue following many different dia...

Sep 02, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Safest Way To Get Back Into The Gym After Lockdown For Back Pain? | 038

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how you can get back into the gym when they’re due to reopen next week. If you have back pain you’ll need to be careful how you proceed when getting back in the gym as chances are you haven’t been using the traditional dumbbells at home during this time. We’re going to talk about how you can get back in the gym after lockdown without re-injury! Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ ...

Aug 31, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Why Do I Have Pins And Needles In My Toes? How To Get Rid Of Pins And Needles? | 036

Thank you for joining us on today’s livestream where we talked about the cause of pins and needles sensations in the toes. With issues stemming in the back it can be very common to experience a wide range of symptoms, including pins and needles in the legs, feet and toes. We’re going to explain today why that happens and what you can do to help! Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full P...

Aug 29, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 37

What Is The Best Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment? Treatment At The Mayfair Clinic | 035

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about the best non-surgical approach to treating back pain. We’re going to go through what back pain is, what treatments we do that are non-surgical and are effective at treating back pain, and also tie this treatment into some exercises that mimics the treatment you can do at home! Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the full P...

Aug 25, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 35

I Am Young - Why Do I Have Back Pain? How To Get Rid Of Back Pain As A Teenager? | 034

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about specifically why younger people can experience back pain. Often if you go to the GP, it might be stated that your back pain is age-related wear and tear. In fact, we often associate back pain with getting older in general. So what are the causes of back pain during younger years? Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the ful...

Aug 23, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 34

How To Manage A Flare Up Of Back Pain? What Should I Do About Back Pain? | 033

Thank you for joining us for today’s livestream where we talked about how to manage a flare up of back pain. If you’re going through a relapse right now, or you have back pain that comes and goes, we’re here to talk to you about what you can do to ease the discomfort and get yourself in a position where you’re going to experience relapses less often. Don't forget you can : ⭐ Join Back In Shape here for free [no CC required] 👨🏻‍⚕️ Speak to Michael about your back pain concerns 📚 Download the f...

Aug 21, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 33
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