Dave Skolnik, Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-host of ‘The Essential Strength’ podcast discusses if  lifting could actually be good for our backs and how to build resilience
As Dave says in reality  “lifting is a non-optional part of the human experience so you might as well get good at it” and in this episode, he shares how you can use exercise to prepare your body for life both physically and mentally and how to take the right steps to becoming more healthy
Get started with purposeful movement and you will be on track to discover what strength means for you and how you can build functional reserve and a healthier life
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Lifting within your personal strength is not bad for your back
People see lifting as an optional activity but lifting things is an inescapable part of human life
Exposing yourself to strength training reduces the risk of injuring yourself in other areas of life
When you have grade exposure you build your functional reserve, your res
Most of the time people hurt themselves on their maximal effort point, they surpass what they are capable of
For each individual person, there is an anatomically ideal way for them to perform a lift
Finding your optimal form and building strength will help to reduce the risk of injury
Strength training in multiple planes of motion is overlooked but can make a huge difference
Exposure to lateral movement is important
There is increasing research about the protective benefits of physical fitness and the neuroprotective benefits of resistance training to achieve optimal ageing
The person who is twisting, stretching, bending, and flexing is at less risk than the sedentary person who is sitting as their pelvic floor weakens
It’s not bending over that is harmful, it’s bending over when you are not prepared
If you want to get started with moving find a good coach
With the right intention, you can use your own body weight to effectively train at home
Reduce the barriers by starting with small movements that you can then build-up

 
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‘Lifting weights is optional, lifting things is obligatory you are going to have to bend over and pick something up at some point’
‘Bending and lifting and twisting is what the back is designed to do’
‘Now is the time to start exercising, create some early stage, not perfect but done movement and you are exercising’
 
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dave Elliott
Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at hello@thebackpainpodcast.com   if you have any questions for him.
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Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better.
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