230 | What is happening when you "Throw Out Your Back"?!

Can't bend down without a spasm attach? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you "throw out your back." Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain why spasms occur and what the potential causes of back spasms are. They explain which back muscles are most affected by spasms and what the current research suggests about management. With a large emphasis on relaxation, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide their best tools to promote relaxation, find stability, and address environmental factors that may be contributing to your back spasms. Let's dive in. Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there are unregulated sodium and potassium levels within the body. Bring those levels back to normal levels by staying hydrated this summer with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium promote that neural communication and muscle relaxation) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 01:21 - What is it? 02:51 - Why do spasms occur? 05:24 - Potential causes of spasms 06:48 - Where in the back do back spasms occur? 12:28 - Research on back spasms & effect of physical therapy techniques 15:46 - Top tool to promote relaxation 20:32 - What core exercise works? 21:17 - What mobility can you find? 22:30 - The effect of environmental factors Watch Episode 230 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/230 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.