Low Back Pain - Treatment, Symptoms and Hope

Back pain can be frightening, frustrating, and overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be a limitation to movement and function! In this episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant shares the facts, myths, and practical strategies everyone should know about lower back pain. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own recent experience with a back injury, Jessica explains why diagnoses like herniated discs and spondylolisthesis are often far less catastrophic than they sound—and why fear can sometimes become a bigger obstacle than the injury itself. You'll learn the difference between acute and chronic back pain, what to expect during the healing process, and how to support recovery with evidence-based strategies. Jessica also discusses the role of inflammation, movement, rehabilitation, and mindset in helping you return to the activities you love with confidence. In this episode you'll learn: • The difference between acute and chronic back pain and how each affects recovery• Why imaging results don't always tell the whole story• How fear and anxiety can influence pain and healing• Simple ways to reduce inflammation and support recovery naturally• Why gentle movement is often one of the most important parts of healing• When to seek help from a physical therapist, physician, or specialist• How to build trust in your body again after a back injury Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, ongoing back pain, or simply want to better understand your spine, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful. Your body is resilient. With the right information, support, and approach, healing is possible. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Herniated Disc Exercises: https://youtu.be/yjHrRcRKuww ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices