Fix & Nix Sciatica Pain

[00:05:00]   Dr Stuart starts the interviews with explaining back pain.

[00:06:12]   He goes on to describe the pathways to sciatica.

[00:13:44]   Dr Stuart responds to a question of Carl’s about a stabbing pain he gets after using his inversion table. Going into the next question on pain experienced after sitting for an extended period of time on a floppy couch.

[00:18:00]   Dr Stuart continues the discussion with how certain injuries cluster around sport.

[00:19:25]   Carl makes an interesting observation on the role strong glutes and hamstrings play in supporting the back. Dr Stuart weighs in.

[00:23:08]   Dr Stuart demonstrates movements to assist in regaining the curvature in the lower back.

[00:26:30]   Are you a fan of hip thrusts with weight? Dr Stuart responds.

[00:29:57]   Dr Stuart answers a listener’s question on his opinion about squats.

[00:39:00]   Dr Stuart elaborates on the challenge it is to rehydrate discs and attempting to reverse degradation.

[00:41:30]   A remarkable discussion follows on spine fusion, artificial discs and surgery for back pain.

[00:48:00]   Carl speaks about a personal experience and the conversation segues into walking to relieve back pain. In addition, Dr Stuart explains what it is about ambulating that is magic to the lumbar spine.

[00:53:50]   Dr Stuart talks about My Pillow.

[01:00:00]   There is emerging research proving osteoarthritis is a form of autoimmunity and can be stopped or reversed by lifestyle changes, especially diet. Follow the conversation on the possible effect it could have on nerve pain in the spine.

[01:05:51]   How do we best position ourselves, so our body has all of the building blocks to build the proteoglycans and to continue to build the gel that’s inside of our discs? Dr Stuart responds.

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