Over 40 Fitness Hacks 379: Rick Olderman - Complexities of Chronic Back Pain: A Deep Dive into Brad Williams' Journey
Complexities of Chronic Back Pain: A Deep Dive into Brad Williams' Journey
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In this podcast episode, Brad Williams from Over 40 Fitness Hacks interviews Rick Olderman about his personal experience and insights related to chronic back pain and sciatic nerve issues. Brad shares his own journey of dealing with back pain over the past few years, starting from a weightlifting mishap that led to a herniated disc and excruciating sciatic pain. He describes how he underwent two surgeries and the subsequent struggles in his recovery process.
Rick Olderman, the guest expert, breaks down Brad's case and offers valuable insights. Rick explains that Brad's back pain and sciatic issues are not merely caused by the herniated disc, but rather a complex interplay of various factors. These include tight thigh muscles, imbalanced forces in his pelvis, and asymmetric habits of movement. Rick emphasizes that while Brad's pain has subsided, the underlying issues remain, and these patterns likely contributed to the recurrence of his herniation.
Rick delves into the biomechanics involved, such as how tight thigh muscles can pull the pelvis into an arched position, causing strain on the lower back and sciatic nerve. He introduces a simple thigh stretch technique that can provide relief by counteracting these imbalances. The stretch involves lying on a firm surface and allowing one leg to gently drop down while maintaining the opposite leg's position, which helps alleviate the forces causing pain.
Throughout the discussion, Rick offers valuable insights into the complexities of chronic back pain and emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying patterns rather than just treating the symptoms. He provides a holistic perspective on Brad's experience and offers practical advice for managing and preventing future episodes of pain. The episode concludes with Brad expressing his intent to try the suggested thigh stretch and share the results in a subsequent episode.
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