Reduce Back Pain with Strength Training: Stefi Cohen’s Guide
About this episode
Dr. Stefi Cohen shares insights on reducing back pain through strength training and discusses the relationship between pain, injury, and mindset.
Are deadlifts bad for your back? Why do some people get injured lifting weights while others don't? Can resistance training actually reduce pain and injury risk? Find out in this can’t-miss episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast” featuring Dr. Stefi Cohen — 27-time powerlifting world record holder, pro boxer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and founder of the Institute of Strength Training. Host Dr. Rick Richey and Stefi dive deep into: · The biopsychosocial model of pain and why pain isn’t always about tissue damage · The real difference between “injury” and “pain” and what that means for your workouts · Stefi’s personal story overcoming chronic back pain — and what REALLY works for recovery · Why your mindset can amplify or dampen pain signals (backed by neuroscience!) · How to avoid the most common training mistakes that lead to injury · Proven strategies for building resilience, managing training load, and keeping clients (and yourself) strong and healthy…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Rick Richey
Guest: Dr. Stefi Cohen
Topics covered
- back pain
- strength training
- injury prevention
- resistance training
- mindset and pain
- recovery strategies
Keywords
- deadlifts
- chronic back pain
- pain management
- resilience
- training mistakes
- manual therapy
- osteoarthritis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute of Strength Training, NASM Podcast Network
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