Back In Shape Podcast

Back In Shape Podcast

Back In Shape

Episodes 315
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
Consistency
48%
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About This Podcast

This podcast is dedicated to providing you with the help you need to fix your lower back pain and sciatica. From specific diagnoses, myths and injuries to the low back, to strategies to recover, we're here to help get your Back In Shape. This podcast is an extension of the Back In Shape Program, an online back rehabilitation program that helps members from all over the world. Created by the founders of The Mayfair Clinic, a specialist back and neck pain clinic in central London and winner of the prestigious Queens Award For Enterprise Innovation In 2020.

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Recent Episodes

Why Strength Beats Stretching for Your Herniated Disc, Every Time

Jun 11, 2026 1h 9m

Strengthening beats stretching for a herniated disc every time — and once you see why, the months of failed stretching finally make sense.If you've been stretching for months to ease your sciatica or…

Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings If You Have a Herniated Disc and Sciatica

Jun 10, 2026 1h 4m

Stretching your hamstrings won't fix your sciatica — but it isn't useless either, and the difference is the whole point of this session.If you've got sciatica or a herniated disc and you've been…

Why Your L4-L5 Herniated Disc Isn't Healing (The 10 Clinical Truths)

Jun 03, 2026 1h 10m

Why isn't your back pain getting better? For years, lower back pain and sciatica sufferers have been trapped in a frustrating cycle of flare-ups, temporary relief, and inevitable relapse. In part two…

Why Your L4-L5 Herniated Disc Isn't Healing (The 5 Traps)

Jun 01, 2026 1h 8m

If you have been struggling with persistent lower back pain, sciatica, or a herniated disc for months or even years, you have likely tried everything. From painkillers and rest to endless stretching…

Stop Stretching Your Disc Bulge: Why Your Back Keeps Flaring Up

May 28, 2026 1h 9m

If you have ever been left completely incapacitated simply by bending over to put on a sock or getting out of your car, you are not alone. It can feel deeply frustrating and mysterious when a…

Stop Resting Your Sciatica: Why "Taking It Easy" Causes Flare-Ups

May 26, 2026 1h 3m

When you are in the middle of a severe sciatica flare-up or a herniated disc flare-up, the standard medical advice is almost always to stop moving and rest until the pain settles. However, this…

Stop Stretching Your Spinal Stenosis: Why Knee-Hugs Make L4-L5 Pain Worse

May 20, 2026 1h 6m

If you have recently received an MRI report citing lumbar spinal stenosis, facet joint hypertrophy, or spondylolisthesis, it is entirely normal to feel alarmed. You may have been told that the only…

The "No Bending" Rule For Herniated Discs?

May 18, 2026 1h 9m

Many individuals with severe lumbar conditions—such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or those recovering from a microdiscectomy—are handed the impossible "No Bending, Lifting, or Twisting" (BLT)…

Stop Stretching Your Sciatica: Why Your L4-L5 Herniated Disc Won't Heal

May 15, 2026 1h 9m

If you have been struggling with long-standing lower back pain, sciatica, or a diagnosed L5-S1 herniated disc, it is common to feel like you have tried everything. From chiropractors and osteopaths…

Why Your L5-S1 Herniated Disc Still Hurts (Even After Rehab)

May 13, 2026 1h 3m

You've been to multiple physios, had numerous MRIs, and yet that L5-S1 herniated disc is still causing you daily agony. The core problem isn't necessarily the injury itself, but rather that…

Why You Can't "Pop" A Slipped Disc Back Into Place

May 11, 2026 1h 9m

In this session, we tackle the common myth that when you injure your lower back, a joint or herniated disc has simply "slipped out of place" and needs to be instantly popped back in. A herniated disc…

Herniated Disc? The "Custom Exercise" Trap Keeping You Injured

May 08, 2026 1h 6m

A common misconception when dealing with lower back pain, a herniated disc, or sciatica is that your specific MRI findings dictate the need for a highly customised, unique set of exercises. While a…

Sciatica & Herniated Discs: Why Fixing Your Posture Is A Trap

May 06, 2026 1h 11m

In this live session, we tackle the biggest hurdles preventing your recovery from a herniated disc and sciatica. Far too many people get caught in the "relief trap," obsessing over immediate pain…

The "Relief Trap": Why Your Back Pain Exercises Aren't Working

May 05, 2026 1h 6m

If you have been struggling with a herniated disc or sciatica, you have likely been given a generic printout of stretches, knee hugs, and child's poses. While these movements might provide a…

The "Fake Healing" Trap: Why Your Herniated Disc Keeps Re-Tearing

Apr 30, 2026 1h 14m

It is a very common misconception that a severe injury to the lower back requires surgical intervention, but in reality, a herniated disc can go through a natural healing process. However, this…

Herniated Disc? Why "Rounding Your Back" Is A Dangerous Trend

Apr 29, 2026 1h 11m

Can rounding your back actually heal a herniated disc? Today we’re tackling a massive trend in the rehab space: using exercises like Jefferson Curls to intentionally round your lower back under load.…

In Severe Back Pain But Your MRI Is "Normal"?

Apr 28, 2026 1h 4m

It is incredibly frustrating to suffer from debilitating lower back pain or sciatica, only to be told by a specialist that your MRI or X-ray is "normal" or "all clear." Often, this leads to…

Herniated Disc? Stop Doing The "Cobra" Stretch (Here's Why)

Apr 24, 2026 1h 9m

The McKenzie Cobra stretch is one of the most frequently prescribed exercises for a herniated disc or sciatica, based on the idea that bending backwards will pull the displaced disc material back…

Should You Wear A Back Brace For A Herniated Disc? (The Truth)

Apr 22, 2026 1h 4m

When dealing with a herniated disc or severe lower back pain, strapping on a lumbar support belt might seem like the most logical step to protect your spine. It makes sense in theory: if a joint is…

Why Your "Core Exercises" Aren't Fixing Your Back Pain

Apr 20, 2026 1h 10m

When rehabilitating lower back pain, sciatica, or a herniated disc, you will often be told to do core exercises to protect your spine. However, standard advice frequently instructs you to perform a…

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Back In Shape Podcast has published 315 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness.

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