The Back Pain Podcast by Core Balance
Episodes
Can a Damaged Disc Heal? The Truth About Herniation, Degeneration & Recovery
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can a herniated or degenerated disc actually heal, and do you really need surgery to recover from back pain? This episode breaks down one of the most ...
SI Joint Pain and Lower Back Pain Relief: Best Practices to Stabilize the Pelvis, Reduce Pain, and Restore Core Balance
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SI joint pain is one of the most overlooked yet highly correlated causes of chronic lower back pain, often driven not by isolated injury, but by insta...
Can Exercising Cause Lower Back Pain?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise is often prescribed as the solution for back pain, but what if it’s actually making things worse? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles b...
Does Kyphosis Cause Lower Back Pain
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyphosis is a natural forward curve in the upper spine, but when that curve becomes exaggerated, it can change the way the entire body moves. In this ...
The Deep Core Breakthrough: What NFL Players Discovered About Performance
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deep core stability training is not about bracing harder, lifting heavier, or isolating surface ab muscles, and this episode explains why activa...
Knowing Too Much Can Slow Your Back Pain Recovery | The Best Mindset for Core Balance Training
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Core balance training is not about bracing harder, isolating more muscles, or pushing through pain, and this episode explains why the right mindset ma...
Abdominal Activation & Engagement: The Hidden Back Pain Link
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people trying to fix back pain either hold their abs too tight or not at all, and this episode breaks down exactly how much abdominal activation ...
Should You Use Your Back When It Hurts? Chronic Back Pain Explained
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic back pain is rarely solved by resting, avoiding movement, or “protecting” the spine, and this episode explains why continued use of the ba...
The Psychology of Chronic Back Pain
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic back pain is rarely caused by damaged discs or poor posture, and this episode explains how mindset, fear-based movement, and nervous system re...
How Muscle Imbalances Create Chronic Low Back Pain
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores how predictable muscle imbalance patterns...
Best Sleeping Positions for Back Pain and Spinal Health
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down one of the most common yet misundersto...
A Recipe for Chronic Back Pain: Rest, Inactivity, and the Fear Loop
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down a critical but often misunderstood iss...
The Right Strategy for Back Pain Exercises
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down the right strategy for back pain exerc...
The Biggest Exercise Mistake People Make With Chronic Back Pain
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains why “pushing it harder” is often the ...
How to Make Progress While Living With Chronic Back Pain
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down how to make real progress while living...
Is Back Pain Physical or Emotional? A Physical Therapist Explains the Truth
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores the mind–body connection in back pain a...
Back Pain Setbacks: Why They Happen and How to Recover Faster
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, takes a clear and compassionate look at setbacks o...
Tendonitis and Back Pain: The Hidden Cause No One Talks About
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down an often-overlooked contributor to chr...
The Foundational Skill for Reversing Chronic Back Pain: Recovery Through Body Awareness
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains the single most valuable skill anyone can...
Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Back Pain: What Actually Works?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down acupuncture and dry needling: what the...
Chiropractor for Back Pain: Risks and Benefits Explained
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, takes a balanced look at chiropractic care: its po...
Chronic Pain Explained | Central Sensitization, Mind-Body Healing and Psychology of Pain
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of ...
Do You Need an MRI for Back Pain? The Surprising Facts about Imaging
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down a deceptively simple question: is imag...
Best Exercises for Back Pain
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, explains why the best exercise for back pain isn’...
Pelvic Tilt 101: Simple Tests, Common Patterns, and Real Fixes
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, breaks down anterior vs. posterior pelvic tilt, ho...
What Is Core Balance Training? The Truth About Healing Back Pain at the Root
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the root cause of chronic lower back pain isn’t just tight muscles, but hidden imbalances deep in your core? In this very first episode of T...