She had low back pain for years! This is her rehab story!
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In this video, I share the low back pain rehabilitation story of a patient of mine. Remember, there is no "one size fits all" method to fixing back pain. You MUST evaluate and then create an individualized treatment plan that addresses the person, not just their MRI.
Supporting literature:
McGill, SM. Back Mechanic: The step by step McGill Method to fix back pain. Backfitpro Inc. 2015
Sahrmann S, Azevedo DC & Van Dillen L. Diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment syndromes. Braz J Phys Ther. 2017; 21(6):391-399
Van Dillen LR, Sahrmann SA, Norton BJ, Caldwell CA, McDonnell MK, Bloom NJ. Movement system impairment-based categories for low back pain: stage 1 validation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003;33(3):126-42
McGill SM. Low Back Disorders: Eevidence Based Prevention and Rehabilitation(2nd ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007.
McGill SM. Core training: evidence translating to better performance and injury prevention. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2010; 32(3): 33-46
McGill SM, Cholewicki J. Biomechanical basis for stability: an explanation to enhance clinical utility. JOSPT. 2001;31(2):96-100
Lee BC, McGill SM. Effect of long-term isometric training on core/torso stiffness. JSCR. 215;29(6):1515-1526
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If you’ve ever had chronic pain you’ve no idea how draining and hard it is
This is extremely helpful! I am dealing with an annual tear in my L5-S1, and a lot of this was really applicable. I also have a hip impingement, and it’s been a LONG road to discover what is causing what (hip causing back pain, or back pain causing hip issues), and I’d be curious if you have ever worked with a patient who has a similar case, and what the rehab looks like. I’ve had packman off & on for 10+ years now, but in August 2020 I had a flare up that never really went away.
As a physical therapist student in the Netherlands I would like the thank you for this video! Its awesome to see you work and im learing alot from it!
Was told i had to have back surgery when i went to see the doctors! I was fortunate to have friends who had physio background and told me to do pilates and yoga (which has same movements in this video) from there started to workout 3 days of weight training and 3 days of mobility training instead 5 days of weights. I work on my ankle, knees, hips and shoulders mobilty (which again same movements in this video) as well as core and glutes. My back pain has disappeared and my flexibility has increased! Also no more knee pains and sorry hips. Now just figuring out more on bulletproofing my shoulders. I like the gorrila plyo style and the barbell with weights hanging on one side so will incorporate that in my routine
I’m going through this exact issue now. I am so lucky to have a copy of back mechamic by Mcgill. This is basically the video version of the sections I need in the book 😁 thank you sir
I love this video man. I have a week left of my ther ex class before I head to clinicals. You are an inspiration to me and you demonstrate the perfect example of the power of a skilled practitioner.
I adore this platform of knowledge and all great explanations of exercises and movements.
Humble request if you could do a video for PIRIFORMIS pain along with tight TFL prevention. Thanks in advance🙏🏽
Check out Andrew Lock base 5 exercises for lower back rehab. I think Aaron did a podcast with him once before. I’ve been practicing those with McGill Big 3 twice a day and the results have been really positive (my tight hip associated with my L5-S1 disc problem went away).
@Derek thank you so much! I will absolutely check him out. Really appreciate the reply!
This channel is way more informative and helpful compared to those click-baity chiropractor “back cracking” channels that offer really nothing of substance. Thanks Doc. 🙌🏽
I’ve been dealing with this EXACT same thing for the past 2-3 years on and off. Every symptom. Can’t wait to follow this and see how this will help.
It’s been 3 years since I’ve PRed on deadlift and I’ve tried everything, but I think this might just be the key. I feel like I’ve had the exact same struggles as Courtney. Excited to get started with these tips!
Im so happy your pain free !! You look amazing!! 😀
😭 This video, this Guy, his knowledge. I know it’s science but I’m gonna call it wizardry. He’s so good at what he does it’s almost scary. Slipped my L5 a couple days agom doing deadlifts, everyday has been painful, but he gives me hope. Thank you
This gives me hope! I’ve had lower back pain for over 2 years now and barely started going to see a chiropractor. I’m 2 weeks in and I’m frustrated, haven’t been doing legs. I just want to be able to lift again pain free.
Yes, these bracing the core and proper alignment with controlled mobility techniques are powerful. At 66 with collapsed lumbar and hip replacement I’m doing all of them! Thx Aaron! (ps; I’m also a lic p.t. – always learning)
Chiropractors are lifesavers. Don’t discount their value
And how is it going?
Update?
and do you have a solution?
Update?
Man?
I have also chronic pain and osteochondrosis in L5-S1 with recurring disc herniation. Knees and hips are also quite problematic but due to hip dysplasia which most probably led to the back problems. Maybe you should also get your hips checked.
@Dual Clutch Shenanigans I am so glad to know that. ❤️❤️ I was doing squatts of around 65kgs (body weight 65 as well), and I used to do that earlier as well. But something happened, during workout I was fine but after cooling down, I could not even bend slightly. Fast forward 5 days rest, I am much better but I am scared doing workout might revoke the pain again. 😭😭😭
@LONEWOLF simply strengthen your core, your local core muscles and then the surrounding ones like your rectus abdominis and superficial errectors. You need to strengthen all of it, I promise it makes a huge difference in lift confidence
@Dual Clutch Shenanigans Thanks a lot bro. I’ll work on it. Any exercises you’d recommend???
@LONEWOLFall of these with a neutral spine the McGill big 3, kneeling banded Paloff press, weighed planks (pelvis tucked and farmers carry. Obviously if you have any other conditions I’d consider modifying them as to not reinjure anything else. But those are some good ones for starters
@Dual Clutch Shenanigans thank youuuuu
Where were you guys 14 years ago when i got diagnosed with my lumbar and cervical disc problems?! Thank you for all the insights! I made a lot of improvements in the last 2 years, if things go wrong i’ll know who to get in touch with! ♥️ gratitude
@Pablo Fernandez what do they do ? nothing besides message you ? and crack you. compared to him which him he actually helps
@Death they helped me with a bulging disk. Not to mention they have literally saved ppl from a life of pain and anguish.
Been a couple of months. Have u kept up with it? How do u feel?
Im 27 with a slipped disk
Thank you sir for all those informations and the tips and explanation of those details…
I hope one day I could meet you and learn alot from you …
Respect and all love 🖤
This was very inspiring. I’ve been thinking I’m done about 1,5 years now but this gives me hope. I wanna be able to play with my kids without pain. And Im only turning 35. 😔
As a 21yr.old who got herniated disc in L4 -L5, I think this video is blessing.Thank you so much 🙌🙏
I hope someone who needs this sees this:
I had pain in my lower back after deadlifting and squatting. When I leaned to the side or leaned forward the pain got bad.
I started to work my abs and core in general and learned to stabilise my spine during heavy lifts. That helped me and after just 1 month the pain was gone and I continued lifting and even increased my lifts by a significant amount
Bro? ._.
This is exactly whats been happening to me for 6 years now, any load onto my back will cause me to be stuck in bed for a day due to the massive amount of pain it causes. I can only lift at 50% and will still have pains and limp for a few days after im done. even lifting boxes around for to long will cause my lower back to flair up. Its like a balloon and the more I put onto it the more it inflated and if i inflate it fully I will not be able to leave my bed for a day.
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