Podcasts Health Tough to Treat Chronic Low Back Pain and Constipation - Why it Matters!

Chronic Low Back Pain and Constipation - Why it Matters!

Published: July 13, 2023, 8 a.m.

Clients often have chronic low back pain as a primary or secondary issue.\xa0

It is often combined in complex presentations where addressing one issue is usually not going to generate optimal results.\xa0

In this episode, Susan and Erica discuss the obvious and not-so-obvious drivers in this client with chronic low back pain and constipation/bloating!

They discuss the varied evidence that helps to determine not only the main drivers of this presentation but also the reality of utilization of the full systems and whole body consideration in care.\xa0

Breath and balance play an important role. Don't miss it!

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A glance at this episode:

  • [3:56] Physical therapy for lower back pain

  • [7:46] Chronic low back pain and chronic constipation

  • [12:55] The thoracic spine and chronic low back pain

  • [18:47] The importance of balance

  • [21:37] Breathwork and the sympathetic nervous system

  • [28:41] Reframing the question

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