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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 more tension often...
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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 long-term recovery...
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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 instead.
Dr. Ryan Peebles,...
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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 most cases of...
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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 positions, mattress...
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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 turn acute back...
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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 with mindset and...
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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 recovery. Drawing from...
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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 setbacks. Drawing from...
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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 emotional and...
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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, why they’re...
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Tendonitis and Back Pain: The Hidden Cause No One Talks About
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down an often-overlooked contributor to chronic lower back pain: tendonitis. While people frequently associate...
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