Back 2 Your Best Rehab Podcast

After tearing her ACL for the second time, Nat knew exactly how challenging the road ahead would be. As a competitive squash player, personal trainer and mum of three, the injury affected far more than her ability to play sport. It challenged her independence, confidence and patience. In this episode of the Back 2 Your Best Rehab Podcast, Nat shares the honest story of her ACL reconstruction and r...

What happens when life completely changes in an instant? After suffering two major ankle injuries—including a devastating trimalleolar fracture that left her in a wheelchair for five months—Nicole faced one of the biggest physical and mental challenges of her life. In this episode of the Back 2 Your Best Podcast , Nicole shares her remarkable journey from feeling completely broken to walking indep...

For nearly eight years, Dash lived with chronic Achilles pain. After a workplace injury, years of WorkCover, multiple specialists, surgery, complications, and countless treatments, he was told he may never run again. Walking was painful, exercise became impossible, and the injury slowly began affecting every part of his life. But everything changed when he decided enough was enough. In this episod...

For nearly two years, Jessie battled recurring back pain and sciatica. What started as occasional flare-ups eventually became constant nerve pain caused by an L5/S1 disc herniation. Sitting, driving, social events and even everyday activities became difficult. After trying multiple treatment options, Jessie ultimately underwent surgery to relieve pressure on her sciatic nerve. While the surgery pr...

Exercise during cancer treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it shouldn’t be. Exercise physiologist and PhD candidate Brent Cunningham explains how auto-regulation helps patients adjust training on the fly, why both aerobic and resistance work matter, and how to dose sessions to support recovery instead of draining it. We cover safety considerations by treatment type, what to expect in a session,...

Chronic Pain: 5 Practical Tips to Support Your Recovery | Back to Your Best Rehab PodcastIn this solo episode, Dan shares 5 essential tips to help anyone navigating chronic pain and the challenges of longer-term rehab. These are the strategies he uses most often in clinic with patients dealing with persistent pain—and they can make a huge difference in your recovery journey. Whether you’re struggl...

In this episode of Back to Your Best , Dan chats with Oliver Crossley—physio, yoga teacher, and founder of Yogic Physio—about the power of mindfulness, meditation, and movement in managing chronic pain and invisible illnesses like EDS and POTS. They explore how Oliver’s personal journey through Tibetan monasteries, meditation practice, and working with people at the end of the road in their health...

For more info on the Back 2 Your Best Rehab Program please visit www.back2yourbestrehab.com.au In this episode of the Back to Your Best Rehab podcast, Dan Rothenberg interviews Zane Bormann, who shares his extensive journey through pain and rehabilitation. Zane discusses his experiences with multiple injuries, the transformative power of strength training, and the emotional aspects of training whi...

In this episode of the Back to Your Best Rehab Podcast, sports chiropractor Luke Nelson discusses the common injuries associated with running, particularly focusing on Achilles tendinopathy. He shares insights on the prevalence of running injuries, the importance of understanding injury patterns, and the multifactorial nature of these injuries. Luke emphasizes the significance of a structured reco...

In this episode of the Back to Your Best Rehab podcast, Adam Henry shares his inspiring journey of recovery from chronic lower back pain, stemming from a long military career and various injuries. He discusses the challenges he faced, including mental health struggles, the importance of support systems, and the role of stress in pain management. Adam emphasizes the significance of rehabilitation,...

In this podcast, Leah shares her journey as a professional figure athlete and the complexities of dealing with chronic pain and injury. She discusses her experiences with various injuries, surgeries, and the mental health challenges that accompany chronic pain. Leah emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, intentionality, and curiosity in the rehabilitation process, as well as the significance of...