About this episode

Jessica Valant discusses the realities of lower back pain, treatment options, and strategies for recovery.

Back pain can be frightening, frustrating, and overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be a limitation to movement and function! In this episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant shares the facts, myths, and practical strategies everyone should know about lower back pain. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own recent experience with a back injury, Jessica explains why diagnoses like herniated discs and spondylolisthesis are often far less catastrophic than they sound—and why fear can sometimes become a bigger obstacle than the injury itself. You'll learn the difference between acute and chronic back pain, what to expect during the healing process, and how to support recovery with evidence-based strategies. Jessica also discusses the role of inflammation, movement, rehabilitation, and mindset in helping you return to the activities you love with confidence. In this episode you'll learn: • The difference between acute and chronic back pain and how each affects recovery• Why imaging results don't always tell the whole story• How fear and anxiety can influence pain and healing• Simple ways to reduce inflammation and support recovery naturally• Why gentle movement is often…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Valant

Topics covered

• back pain
• physical therapy
• healing process
• acute vs chronic pain
• inflammation
• movement
• rehabilitation

Keywords

• back pain
• physical therapy
• herniated discs
• spondylolisthesis
• acute pain
• chronic pain
• inflammation
• movement
• rehabilitation
• mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud10

Books & works: Low Back Pain - Treatment, Symptoms and Hope

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