There’s a lot of debate about what causes low-back pain, and a lot of misconceptions. Despite their best efforts, even doctors often don’t have an accurate understanding of low-back pain.(1)
Paul Ingraham debunks conventional wisdom about the causes of low-back pain.
After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why most low-back pain treatments and prevention strategies don’t work. In the next episode, you’ll learn what treatments might help.
Learn the Truth About Back Pain
2:13 – What are the top five low-back pain myths?
7:23 – Why structural abnormalities often don’t cause low-back pain.
9:50 – Does poor posture cause back pain?
12:04 – Why stretching is overrated for back pain.
14:34 – Is there an effective treatment for back pain?
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Show Notes
“Quite a Stretch” by Paul Ingraham
“Yoga and stretching for low back pain damned with faint scientific praise” by Paul Ingraham
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Disclosures: Paul Ingraham is a member of the Imprüvism Research Team, but he was chosen because of his excellent research abilities, not as a favor. In addition to his free articles, Paul also offers a detailed ebook on low-back pain that we endorse for no financial incentive.
References
1 Stockard AR, Allen TW. Competence levels in musculoskeletal medicine: comparison of osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2006 Jun;106(6):350-5. Abstract: http://pmid.us/16790542 | Full Text: http://goo.gl/O1vvl