Episode 87: Hot Tips on Relieving Chronic Back and Neck Pain with Rick Olderman, MSPT

What is really causing that nagging pain in your back that just won't go away?My guest on today's show just might have some answers for you. Dr. Rick Olderman began his career as a physical therapist, yet after continually being frustrated with conventional treatments that didn't yield lasting results, he completely changed his methods and now teaches patients around the world how to not only solve their chronic pains, but never experience it again.We talk about the importance of your shoes, proper posture exercises, the difference between acute and chronic pain, and much more.If you're suffering nagging pain in your back or neck, this episode is for you!Here's a bit of what you'll hear in today's episode:-Rick's journey to addressing the root (not the symptoms) of chronic pain...03:05-The distinction between acute and chronic pain (and why they're more alike than different)...04:30-How to solve the "pain puzzle"...06:50-Tips on how to move, and move well...09:30-The importance of shoes in solving back pain...14:30-Neck pain differentiated from back pain, and how to address it...17:45-The "taping technique" to immediately relieve shoulder and neck pain...23:50-Healthy eating habits lead to improved posture and back pain...30:30-Rick's personal best practices...33:15-And much more!Resources mentioned:Rick's Website: Use discount code FIXINGYOU (in all caps) to get 20% off all products on his site.Solving the Pain Puzzle by Rick OldermanConnect with today's guest!IG: @fixingyouclinicYouTube: @RickOldermanPTRick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life.Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books -- found on Amazon.com -- to help people with chronic pain or injuries. More recently, Rick has created downloadable video home programs to help people solve pain from head to toe. These programs include his pioneering approach that has helped solve hundreds of cases of chronic pain at his clinic for the last 10 years.Rick has a new book, Solving the Pain Puzzle, coming out in 2023 and has posted a few chapters from that book on his website, www.rickolderman.com, where people can also pre-order his book and find his home programs as well as other free stuff.Rick is one of the top professionals in the U.S. when it comes to understanding recurring injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. He wants to enhance quality of life by helping people fix their pain once and for all.