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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

E1 | Back Pain Relief for EMTs | Why Your Lower Back Still Hurts After Shifts

from First Responder Readiness | EMT, Back Pain, Recovery, Sleep Deprivation, Functional Strength Workout · host Elicia Black | Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist

This episode breaks down lower back pain relief for EMTs and why your back still hurts after long shifts. Today, I break down how back pain rarely occurs after just “one bad lift” and explain how your back pain is not only reversible but preventable.  You’ll learn how big of a role fatigue plays physiologically, how overuse isn’t just using a body part too often, and 3 simple activities you can do today to start alleviating your back pain. This episode is for EMTs who want to move better, recover faster, and feel confident without consistently pushing through pain. In this Episode, We Cover: Who back pain is rarely caused by one bad lift How fatigue changes the way your body moves Three simple steps to start relieving back pain This week, try a simple 5-minute post-shift reset once a notice when your back pain shows up – after shift, later that night, or the next day. I’ve created a short, free video series that walks through simple movement resets and job-specific training concepts you can use on your own schedule. 👉 Get access here: Exercise Library  

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