Stop Overtreating Acute Back Pain

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04/30/25 • 35 min

Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

You’re doing too much when you see a client with acute back pain... This episode of the Unreal Results podcast is sparked by recent incidents involving a colleague and an athlete who both experienced acute back pain symptoms. Most health and movement professionals are trying to do too much when treating acute back pain, most often neglecting the body’s natural protective mechanisms. In this episode, you’ll hear me talk about what I do when I have an athlete experiencing severe back pain and how to assess and provide gentle, effective treatment for acute back pain. This episode is filled with immediately applicable techniques for what is most likely a very common issue that health and movement professionals see in their practice. Don’t miss it!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Episode 18: Lessons From My Back Surgery- Part 1
Episode 19: Lessons From My Back Surgery- Part 2
Episode 20: Reflexive Core Stability: Lessons From My Back Surgery - Part 3
Episode 67: Meeting The Body Where The Back Is At
Blog Post: Lessons I Learned From My Back Surgery
Blog Post: Prop It Like It's Hot- Why Props Should Be Your BFF
Learn the LTAPTM In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers - Stop Overtreating Acute Back Pain

Transcript

Anna Hartman: Hey there and welcome. I'm Anna Hartman and this is Unreal Results, a podcast where I help you get better outcomes and gain the confidence that you can help anyone, even the most complex cases. Join me as I teach about the influence of the visceral organs in the nervous system on movement, pain and injuries, all while shifting the paradigm of what whole body assessment and treatment really looks like.

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