The Back Pain Podcast by Core Balance
Dr. Ryan Peebles DPT
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Best Walking Strategy for Lower Back Pain (Herniated Disc, SI Joint, Stenosis)
Why does walking help some people with back pain, but make it worse for others? In this episode, we unpack walking, one of the most commonly recommended yet poorly understood solutions for chronic…
What Exercises Make Lower Back Pain Worse? (Expert Answer)
What exercises make lower back pain worse and why do so many “recommended” movements actually slow down your recovery? In this episode, we unpack a counterintuitive idea that most people never…
How To Sit With Lower Back Pain
If you’ve ever struggled to sit comfortably for even a few minutes without your lower back tightening, aching, or flaring up, this episode will change how you think about sitting forever. In this…
Can a Damaged Disc Heal? The Truth About Herniation, Degeneration & Recovery
Can a herniated or degenerated disc actually heal, and do you really need surgery to recover from back pain? This episode breaks down one of the most common and fear-driven questions in back pain:…
SI Joint Pain and Lower Back Pain Relief: Best Practices to Stabilize the Pelvis, Reduce Pain, and Restore Core Balance
SI joint pain is one of the most overlooked yet highly correlated causes of chronic lower back pain, often driven not by isolated injury, but by instability, asymmetry, and long-term muscle imbalance…
Can Exercising Cause Lower Back Pain?
Exercise is often prescribed as the solution for back pain, but what if it’s actually making things worse? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles breaks down why exercise can both help and harm your lower…
Does Kyphosis Cause Lower Back Pain
Kyphosis is a natural forward curve in the upper spine, but when that curve becomes exaggerated, it can change the way the entire body moves. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical…
The Deep Core Breakthrough: What NFL Players Discovered About Performance
Deep core stability training is not about bracing harder, lifting heavier, or isolating surface ab muscles, and this episode explains why activating the deep core may be the missing link in both peak…
Knowing Too Much Can Slow Your Back Pain Recovery | The Best Mindset for Core Balance Training
Core balance training is not about bracing harder, isolating more muscles, or pushing through pain, and this episode explains why the right mindset may be the most important factor in recovering from…
Abdominal Activation & Engagement: The Hidden Back Pain Link
Most people trying to fix back pain either hold their abs too tight or not at all, and this episode breaks down exactly how much abdominal activation is actually needed for spinal stability and why…
Should You Use Your Back When It Hurts? Chronic Back Pain Explained
Chronic back pain is rarely solved by resting, avoiding movement, or “protecting” the spine, and this episode explains why continued use of the back, when done correctly, is often essential for…
The Psychology of Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is rarely caused by damaged discs or poor posture, and this episode explains how mindset, fear-based movement, and nervous system responses often drive pain persistence…
How Muscle Imbalances Create Chronic Low Back Pain
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores how predictable muscle imbalance patterns, not isolated injuries or “bad posture”, drive…
Best Sleeping Positions for Back Pain and Spinal Health
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down one of the most common yet misunderstood contributors to back pain: how sleeping…
A Recipe for Chronic Back Pain: Rest, Inactivity, and the Fear Loop
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down a critical but often misunderstood issue: how prolonged rest and inactivity can quietly…
The Right Strategy for Back Pain Exercises
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down the right strategy for back pain exercises and why lasting recovery has far more to do…
The Biggest Exercise Mistake People Make With Chronic Back Pain
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains why “pushing it harder” is often the worst possible strategy for chronic back pain…
How to Make Progress While Living With Chronic Back Pain
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down how to make real progress while living with back pain, without fear, flare-ups, or…
Is Back Pain Physical or Emotional? A Physical Therapist Explains the Truth
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores the mind–body connection in back pain and addresses a common question from students, “How…
Back Pain Setbacks: Why They Happen and How to Recover Faster
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, takes a clear and compassionate look at setbacks on the healing journey. He covers why they happen,…
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The Back Pain Podcast by Core Balance has published 29 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Courses, Education.
The Back Pain Podcast by Core Balance is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.
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