Ep 407: Why your back pain isn't just about core strength - with Dr. Becky Rucker

Chronic back pain despite going to physical therapy, massage, or chiropractor?  All the stretching, core stability work, yoga, and foam rolling not helping?  Wondering if you'll ever have a day without pain?  Dr. Becky Rucker is a board certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and certified STOTT Pilates Fitness & Rehabilitation Instructor. She's known for her keen eye in movement analysis and uses this skill for injury rehabilitation, sports performance, and strength and conditioning work.  She's Dr. Jannine Krause's physical therapist and one of her go to resources for her patients when it comes to pain.  In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Becky Rucker on what to assess beyond the core when it comes to low back pain and how to relieve pain while creating strength.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• The alarming role of the hips in low back pain
• How your upper back influences your low back
• Why you don't want to ignore your low back stabilizer muscles
• The importance of rotational movements in optimizing back health

 

Resources From The Show:

• Dr. Becky Rucker's Website - Physio Movement & Performance
• Dr. Becky's Instagram
• Physio Movement & Performance Facebook
• Dr. Becky's Youtube Channel
• Dr. Becky's LinkedIn
• Book with Physio Movement & Performance