352. Back Pain + Sciatica While Walking: Why It Happens and What Helps, with Joanna Fisher, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Back pain while walking can come from limited hip and mid-back movement, which leaves the low back doing extra work. Physical therapist Joanna Fisher covers what to try when your back starts to hurt, exercises that build support (bridges, planks, dead bugs, weighted carries, and foot strengthening), and what sciatica means. We also get into arm swing, walking poles, weighted vests, and when to see a physical therapist or physician.

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RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)

• Fisher Physical Therapy
• Joanna on Instagram
• Joanna on YouTube - Exercises:

Kettlebell Loaded Thoracic Rotation

W Curl with Progression for Shoulder Stability, Rotator Cuff Activation & Overhead Control

Halos for Shoulders

Turkish Get Up

Hip CARs at 6:17 of “10 Minute Movement Routine for People Who Sit All Day” Video

Dynamic Hip Mobility Figure 4 Bridge

Thoracic Extension

Other Resources:

• Upper and Lower Body Ergometer
• Joint And Bone Pain Ruining Your Workouts? You Might Have Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, womenshealth.com
• The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, duke.edu
• Wellness While Walking Ep. 319: Why Your Stretches Aren’t Working (Mobility)

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How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device

1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).
2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”
3. Search for “Wellness While Walking”
4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section
6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)
7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!
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How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer

1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/
2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App”
3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking”
4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork
5. Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews”
6. Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart
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8. You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)
9. Thank you so very much!!

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DISCLAIMER

Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.

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