Is Bending Bad for Your Back?

Should I stop bending over? We are taught early on about how bending or lifting must be done in a particular way to protect our backs but is there a right way to do it and is bending a trigger for back pain? In this episode, Rob shares great content and the answers to the questions people are always asking about bending and its connection to stress and pain. He also explains how to build and prepare your body to help it adapt, listen in, and find out more   KEY TAKEAWAYS People often blame bending as a trigger for their back pain Your back can be hurt in the same way as any other part of your body It can be easy to become fearful about hurting your back There are always many factors to consider if you have back pain There is not a correct way to lift, although there may be an optimum Apply the rule of twos - Are you lifting too much too often after lifting too little for too long Bodies are amazing at adapting to stresses if they are prepared Stress is how the body grows and adapts It's all about building your body to cope with increased load   BEST MOMENTS ‘Our bodies really don’t like sudden change’ ‘If you never bend from your back you can’t expect to be great at bending from your back, you have to prepare’   THE BACK PAIN PODCAST PROVIDER MAP - FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BACK PAIN https://thebackpainpodcast.com/index.php/members-map/   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast website The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link Our Rode Mixer https://amzn.to/3waU8bx Our Microphones https://amzn.to/3rzSZ9Z Second Microphone https://amzn.to/2ObKMeA XLR Cable https://amzn.to/3rBL8ZB Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3u082LE Laptophttps://amzn.to/3dhfafT Our webcam https://amzn.to/31uUefQ    ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliott Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected]   if you have any questions for him. -Instagram    Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors, and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram Twitter Facebook   CONTACT US [email protected]      Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com