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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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The Foundational Skill for Reversing Chronic Back Pain: Recovery Through Body Awareness
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains the single most valuable skill anyone can develop to reverse chronic back pain: listening to your body....
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Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Back Pain: What Actually Works?
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down acupuncture and dry needling: what they are, how they work, who they help, and where their limitations...
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Chiropractor for Back Pain: Risks and Benefits Explained
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, takes a balanced look at chiropractic care: its potential benefits, limitations, and risks. Sharing his personal...
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Chronic Pain Explained | Central Sensitization, Mind-Body Healing and Psychology of Pain
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of recovery, the psychology of pain. He breaks down how pain is not...
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Do You Need an MRI for Back Pain? The Surprising Facts about Imaging
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down a deceptively simple question: is imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) good or bad for back pain? Drawing on...
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Best Exercises for Back Pain
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains why the best exercise for back pain isn’t about a single movement, it’s about how you move. He breaks down...
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Pelvic Tilt 101: Simple Tests, Common Patterns, and Real Fixes
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down anterior vs. posterior pelvic tilt, how these patterns influence your spine, discs, and nerves, and what...
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What Is Core Balance Training? The Truth About Healing Back Pain at the Root
What if the root cause of chronic lower back pain isn’t just tight muscles, but hidden imbalances deep in your core? In this very first episode of The Back Pain Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy...
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