Running & Back Pain; With Expert Running Physio Brad Beer

In this episode, Brad Beer founding physiotherapist of Pogo Physio,  host of ‘The Physical Performance Podcast and best-selling author of ‘You Can Run Pain Free’ discusses what it takes to keep running and the types of injuries that runners often encounter. Moving and motion are important and the body adapts growing stronger so keeping in motion is key. Brad and Rob discuss the ways to achieve optimum hip stability, understand your body type, training load and running technique in this informative episode.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 1 out 5 recreational runners will compete with a running injury at any one time. Most runners will have back pain at some point during their lifetime. The role of the pelvis for runners is integral to performance. If a runner can get stronger around the pelvis it will mitigate possible back pain. Moving and motion are important and the body adapts growing stronger. Back pain is often really poorly managed. The most powerful part of the consultation can be the client understanding that; -They don’t have a bad back they have a normal back that’s currently sore -Pain does not equal damage -This pain will pass Achieving hip stability is key. Body type – having an awareness of how you are put together can help you streamline what you need to do to increase and sustain mobility. Running technique – over striding had been linked to heightened to increase joint forces 60% of injuries are caused by incorrect training loads Relative rest – the only training you are benefiting from is the training you are recovering from.   BEST MOMENTS ‘The best performers are those who are less rigid and adapt training to their bodies at different times’ ‘You are getting fitter when you are absorbing the work’ ‘I’m a student in my job everyday’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain PodcastFree Sciatica guide: www.thebackpainpodcast.com  Pogo Physio website You Can Run Pain Free by Brad Beer The Physical Performance Show podcast    ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave ElliotDave 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 @ [email protected] if you have any questions for him.-Instagram   Rob BeavenRob 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 CONTACT METHOD Instagram Twitter Facebook [email protected]  Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com