//podcastplus.net/feed/active-x-backs~f4d5129c Are you fed up of recurring lower back pain or sciatica? Find out why and how to gain lasting relief AND become healthier. Gavin Routledge - the host and 2 -times author of books on lower back pain - takes you through strategies for rapid relief as well as helping you to build a plan for a lasting solution. The key is in understanding the various risk factors and in building a stronger back and better health. It's hard to fall off the cliff of pain if you're right back from the edge! Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:27:39 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/37582645/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-6-21%2F20ef8746-d8b1-24cb-2afa-b9d812dc313b.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “How can low back pain be due to stress?” There is a bit of neurobiology in here, but Gavin does his best to use metaphors so that anyone can follow along. (Although he does tie himself in knots a little at times, so be aware - his explanations aren’t perfect!!) There is reference to The Pain Equation.  You can find out all about The Pain Equation here: https://backpainandsciatica.com/5-why-does-my-lower-back-hurt-so-much-part-1-being-stung-by-a-wasp/ Pain = Nociception - Movement Without Pain + (Negative Outlook - Positive Outlook) + Attention To Body Part + Previous Volume of Pain If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video cours... Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/37582645/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-6-21%2F20ef8746-d8b1-24cb-2afa-b9d812dc313b.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/36379804/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-29%2F6495515e-125a-d347-b95e-e5ebbc252b1a.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “Why does my lower back hurt when I sit down?” The topics covered are: Duration Position Association There is heavy reference to The Pain Equation.  You can find out all about The Pain Equation here: https://backpainandsciatica.com/5-why-does-my-lower-back-hurt-so-much-part-1-being-stung-by-a-wasp/ Pain = Nociception - Movement Without Pain + (Negative Outlook - Positive Outlook) + Attention To Body Part + Previous Volume of Pain Gavin rounds off with 3 Golden Rules. If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video course entitled “ How to sleep with low back pain / sciatica ”. If you haven’t listened to Epi... Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/36379804/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-29%2F6495515e-125a-d347-b95e-e5ebbc252b1a.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/35572759/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-16%2F8d9eb901-3681-51ab-91a1-d7c5a77850eb.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge explores the topic of “Self traction for sciatica”. The tips covered are: What is sciatica How does traction work How to do it If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video course entitled “ How to sleep with low back pain / sciatica ”. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica , just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exerci... Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/35572759/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-16%2F8d9eb901-3681-51ab-91a1-d7c5a77850eb.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/34660129/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-1%2F513836d3-b848-b5de-c9a5-3716212c4c16.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “How to get relief from low back pain?” The tips covered are: Don’t do things that hurt Move often in ways that don’t hurt Sleep well Don’t worry Use “Painkillers” Manual Therapy Start low and build slow If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video course entitled “ How to sleep with low back pain / sciatica ”. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica... Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/34660129/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-5-1%2F513836d3-b848-b5de-c9a5-3716212c4c16.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/33673110/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-4-17%2F130ee371-3729-5df0-bd88-39c4b3195dbd.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “Why does my lower back / sciatica hurt when I lie down?” The reasons covered are: Positional Inflammation Disc Swelling No Distractions or Movement If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video course entitled “ How to sleep with low back pain / sciatica ”. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica , just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to wheth... Wed, 19 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/33673110/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-4-17%2F130ee371-3729-5df0-bd88-39c4b3195dbd.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/32711980/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-4-3%2Fde30aa35-37bc-ed41-2c37-b84c934efe77.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge interviews Turner Osler MD, Emeritus Professor, Department of Surgery, at the University of Vermont. Turner is a former Trauma Surgeon and now innovator and co-founder of Qor360. This episode is all about the benefits of active sitting.  Not just for your lower back and the rest of your musculoskeletal system; but for your total health and longevity. Gavin’s new favourite chair is Qor360’s Ariel , and he talks with Turner about its design and how he feels he’s floating, rather than just sitting! If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment . If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundat... Tue, 04 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/32711980/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-4-3%2Fde30aa35-37bc-ed41-2c37-b84c934efe77.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/31336904/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-3-13%2F88700cd6-e22a-c1f2-191a-971e65b56b46.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “How do you stay positive with chronic low back pain?" Topics covered are: Why it’s important to stay positive Revisiting the Pain Equation Avoid Negative Outlook and Attention to Body Part Have a Big Goal Start low and build slow Celebrate the wins Stay focused - don’t look for quick fixes Have a coach Expect and plan for setbacks Build habits If you want much more personalised help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment .  And we have a mini video course entitled “ How to sit without low back pain ”. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the founda... Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/31336904/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-3-13%2F88700cd6-e22a-c1f2-191a-971e65b56b46.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/29667377/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-22%2Ff64953d8-4b55-6f2e-9325-147645fbf9cf.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge presents different treatment options for sciatica. He covers: The two types of sciatica and how to work out which you have Treatment options for Nerve-compression sciatica Treatment options for Non nerve-compression sciatica If you want a free online assessment for low back pain or sciatica, just click the link. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica , just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain ... Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/29667377/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-22%2Ff64953d8-4b55-6f2e-9325-147645fbf9cf.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/28461446/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-9%2F3213c6d0-ebfc-7832-3181-7bd0ba8e145c.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge is consulted by Sandy Fenwick, who has a prolapsed lumbar disc.  In this special episode you get to listen to the process we go through to support someone with a low back pain / sciatica. If you’d like to watch this episode, the video can be viewed on our online consultations for low back pain / sciatica page of our website. If you want a free online assessment for low back pain or sciatica, just click the link. If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica , just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to... Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/28461446/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-2-9%2F3213c6d0-ebfc-7832-3181-7bd0ba8e145c.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/27245299/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-1-23%2Fc00f4b8a-b122-770e-f638-609279b418cf.mp3 Provider of self-help for lower back pain and sciatica, Clinical Director of Active X Backs and Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question “How does the coronavirus vaccine make my back pain / sciatica worse?" Topics covered are: General inflammation Threat and attention Activity levels What you do next How to mitigate against it If you want much more personalized help - and to join thousands of others getting relief and prevention of low back pain and sciatica - you can start right now by getting a free online assessment . If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain/sciatica , just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most l... Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/cc52b6c/podcast/play/27245299/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-1-23%2Fc00f4b8a-b122-770e-f638-609279b418cf.mp3