Why do you (and so many others) have back pain? (Reissue)

About this episode

Kevin explores the evolution of humans and its impact on chronic back pain, sharing personal experiences and tips for maintaining spine health.

713. In this episode from last April, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience and examines how our spine’s design, combined with modern habits like prolonged sitting, contributes to discomfort, plus tips to keep your back healthy. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Don

Topics covered

• back pain
• evolution
• spine health
• modern habits
• fitness tips

Keywords

• back pain
• chronic pain
• spine
• sitting
• fitness tips
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Get-Fit Guy, Acast

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