Physical Therapy Treatment for Lower Back Pain During Squats and Deadlifts: FPF Show Episode 22

By Nichole Bonner

February 25, 2022

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Physical Therapy Treatment for Lower Back Pain During Squats and Deadlifts

In today's episode we go over Physical Therapy Treatment for Lower Back Pain During Squats and Deadlifts:

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:04 Why are squats and deadlifts so relevant with lower back pain?
  • 3:40 Is weight training dangerous? What does the literature say?
  • 5:00 Does lower back pain improve over time?
  • 7:46 When is lower back pain an emergency? Medical red flags
  • 9:34 What causes lower back pain during squats and deadlifts?
  • 18:43 What are the most common lower back injuries from squatting and deadlifting?
  • 21:50 Should I continue to squat and deadlift with lower back pain?
  • 24:02 4 steps to fixing lower back pain during squats and deadlifts?
  • 31:20 How to modify squats and deadlifts with lower back pain in the gym
  • 35:06 Understanding exercise prescription for lower back rehabilitation
  • 40:51 How to modify the olympic lifts with lower back pain (clean and jerk, snatch)
  • 44:44 How to use blood flow restriction training (BFR) for lower back pain
  • 46:45 How to identify and correct mobility limitations that can create lower back pain
  • 49:44 How to correct technique issues in squats, deadlifts and olympic lifts with lower back pain
  • 52:54 How to apply a progressive physical therapy treatment program for lower back pain during squats and deadlifts
  • 54:43 The Best Physical Therapy Exercises for Lower Back Pain During Squats and Deadlifts
  • 1:03:07 Sample physical therapy program for lower back pain during squats

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