The Back Pain Podcast

Previously Rob and Dave have shared great content on how to prepare yourself before visiting a professional such as a physiotherapist or chiropractor and this week it’s all about what questions you should be asking when you are in the consulting room with your clinician. This is about getting the most from your consultation so that you can be involved in your recovery and have the tools to manage...

If you are suffering from back pain this is the episode for you as Rob and Dave share great content about how to create a self-management protocol. Self-management is everything that takes place outside of the treatment room and understanding what you can do to self-manage your pain to heal in the best way possible is a hugely valuable aspect of recovery. This is a great opportunity to understand...

Benn Boshell, a podiatrist who is also known as the heel pain expert has a specialist interest in plantar fasciitis and shares great content in this episode about the condition of plantar fasciitis and the various treatments available. This common condition affects around 10% of the population and for those who have it, the condition can have a huge impact on their lives. This is an episode that p...

Julie Gover is a Chiropractor with a special interest in pain and in this fascinating episode, she talks about what pain is and why some pain becomes chronic. Whatever your pain experience it’s real and valid and a part of the protective mechanism in place. As humans, we are designed to move and recovery is something our bodies can do so pain does not have to be permanent. Changing your perception...

Mehmet Gem is a specialist Hip Physiotherapist and in this episode, he discusses Hip Osteoarthritis, Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) common conditions with three different demographics but all of which impact an individual’s ability to complete daily activities and on their daily lives. He also shares why asking the right questions is key and how un...

Sciatica is an overarching term for pain down the back of the leg and is not your diagnosis it’s a symptom that will lead you, with your therapist, down the road to a diagnosis. There are lots of things that can cause the pain and it’s important for the clinician to really understand the history and experience of the patient as part of the process of an accurate diagnosis. This episode looks at so...

Exactly what is piriformis, how is it diagnosed and what you can do about it if you think you have it? All these questions and more are answered by Dr Alison Grimaldi, specialist hip and pelvic pain physiotherapist in this episode that focuses entirely on what piriformis is and how it can be treated. There is lots of confusion about piriformis and the best forms of treatment so this is a great opp...

Many people talk about their hips and spines as being out of alignment, of having ‘slipped out’ and this emotive language has used for some time but this way of describing when something doesn’t feel right can lead to misunderstanding and potentially fear avoidance behaviours. Rob and Dave explain why this language is not only outdated but also incorrect and how manipulation really works along wit...

This is a great episode focusing on how the right mindset can make a difference in recovery. What you think and believe about your pain has a huge influence on your potential to recover and a recovery mindset is about managing what you say to yourself, your self-beliefs and updating your education about back pain. If you fully understand what is happening to your body and have a growth mindset you...

Mark Laslett is a specialist physiotherapist who has extensive expertise and experience. He explains what the sacroiliac joint is, its function in the body and the varying ways the joint can become inflamed and a cause of pain. He also shares great content on the treatments that are used and the difference between sacroiliac dysfunction and sacroiliac joint pain. This episode is a great opportunit...

Ben Steele-Turner is a physiotherapist and associate nutritionist and in this episode discusses what a healthy diet consists of along with the impact of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients in supporting the essential functions of the body. When a recovery plan and a healthy eating plan are combined recovery is better supported and you are providing your body with the tools it needs to move forward...

Long Covid is a term that’s been adopted by those who have been struggling with a variety of symptoms having had an accurate Covid episode and is currently estimated to be experienced by 10% of the population. Dr Deepak Ravindran explains what Long Covid is, the ways it is being treated and the preventative measures that can be taken. Calming and supporting the immune system means re-evaluating yo...

In this episode, Rob discusses and provides great advice on what you need to do to get the best from your consultation. You need to look for a clinician or therapist who has a skill set that includes an active approach to care, someone who will tell you what you can do to get better and foster self-management, not resilience. Rob shares key information that anyone attending a consultation can impl...

There are a variety of factors to be considered when deciding on ice or heat – personal preference, practitioner preference and the scientific data. Rob and Dave share great content on the effects of ice and heat for differing back injuries and explain why people can use a combination along with the importance of early movement to aid positive recovery. Understanding that hurt doesn’t equal harm a...

In this episode Physiotherapist and pelvic health specialist, Sarah Fellows talks about all things pregnancy, pelvic pain and back pain. She discusses the types of pain that may be experienced and one of the biggest drivers for back pain during pregnancy – fear. Training for motherhood is essential and this is a great opportunity to hear about the various factors that impact on back pain during pr...

Rob and Dave talk Mr Alexander Montgomery, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon about Spinal Stenosis, a common condition responsible for much back, neck and arm pain. They discuss what Spinal Stenosis is the symptoms that are experienced and hoe you can have it with no symptoms at all along with the various treatments and surgical options available. Understanding what spinal stenosis is and what the be...

Cauda Equina is a condition many have heard of or been warned about it but what is it and what are the symptoms you need to look out for? In this informative episode, Rob Tyer physiotherapist talks about everything cauda equina and explains what it is, the symptoms to be aware of and why if you have cauda equina treatment is time sensitive. He also shares the types of questions you will be asked a...

In this week's show, Dave and Rob welcome physiotherapist, Mike James - AKA The Endurance Physio - to the show to discuss the enduring topic of what the differences are between a chiropractor, a physiotherapist, and an osteopath, and how to decide upon which might be the best for you? KEY TAKEAWAYS All therapists and practitioners in the MSK realm offer something unique in terms of treatment, and...

People with back pain may also have other problems and in this episode hear all about knee pain, what the causes are and what you can do about it with expert Claire Robertson. Claire specialises in Patellofemoral pain syndrome and shares great information about what is actually happening in your knee and some great analogies that mean it’s easy to understand how the causes can be different for dif...

In this special New Year’s edition of the podcast, Rob and Dave are joined by Tom white from Salford city chiropractic and Ricky Davis from Summit well-being in London. They discuss some of the cases in clinic this week sharing great insights into their initial consultation process and how this lays the foundation for collaborative work between the therapist and patient on the journey to recovery....

In this very special edition of the Back Pain Podcast Rob and Dave reflect on beginning the podcast 10 months ago and the 35 episodes that they have already shared as the only patient-facing podcast about back pain. Next year they will be expanding to include in-depth mini-series about specific issues and already have great guests and experts lined up to bring more of what you want on The Back Pai...

Andy Dobinson had a significant and completely unexpected stroke in 2017. His stroke was cryptogenic, meaning the professionals didn’t know why it happened but in this episode, Andy explains not only the event but also his recovery and why he now can say it was the best thing that happened to him. His stroke was a life-changing event for someone who thought they were too young to have a stroke and...

Professor Kieran O’Sullivan co-author of ‘10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Back Pain’ goes through the key facts and explains how to not only deal with back pain but also some of the widely held myths about back pain in this informative episode. Back pain continues to be held as different to pain that may be experienced elsewhere in the body and as a result, there are some widely held beliefs a...

Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist and author of ‘How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and ‘Stoicism and the Art of Happiness’ He explains the origins of stoicism and its importance as a philosophy in the world today supporting emotional resilience. As a hugely experienced and knowledgeable CBT psychotherapist Donald also explores cognitive theory and the separation of the em...

Dave talks to Greg Lehman, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning Specialist about core stability and the movement that matters in this episode. They discuss what your core actually is and how you can optimise your exercise and movement patterns to maximise the outcomes that are the best for you Greg also shares great information about our, often hidden, 6 packs the different...