#2 Low Back Pain – Self Help

Posted By Lori Painter on May 8, 2009 | 26 comments


Sorry about the video quality. I think it has something to do with the editing software I used. So much to learn.

26 Comments

  1. >After watching your video on low back pain I subscribed to your blog. I was sitting at my computer feeling tension in my lower back. Can’t wait to get home and try the poses. Hi from Topeka, KS.

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  2. >After watching your video on low back pain I subscribed to your blog. I was sitting at my computer feeling tension in my lower back. Can’t wait to get home and try the poses. Hi from Topeka, KS.

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  3. >Aloha,
    Thanks for the tip!
    You mention you are also training for surfing. How is the surfing going? What kind and size of board do you ride?
    I just spent two days surfing in south OC and what a difference being raw makes in terms of energy – so much lighter and relaxed.
    Surfing in the raw is great!
    Best,
    Rob

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  4. >Aloha,
    Thanks for the tip!
    You mention you are also training for surfing. How is the surfing going? What kind and size of board do you ride?
    I just spent two days surfing in south OC and what a difference being raw makes in terms of energy – so much lighter and relaxed.
    Surfing in the raw is great!
    Best,
    Rob

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  5. >aww this is a great video! i wonderered where you went… how is the weight loss going? x

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  6. >aww this is a great video! i wonderered where you went… how is the weight loss going? x

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  7. >JohannaB: Thank you for subscribing. 🙂

    Longslider: I used to ride a7’2″ fun board in Hawaii. In So Cal I have done a little long boarding, but I haven’t been out in forever! I gotta work on my paddling strength. Surfing is so fun and a great way to get in shape. 🙂

    Holly: I hit my 2 lb goal and then messed it all up this past week. I should have busted out the camera when I hit it, but I didn’t. So, double the efforts this week…Darn scale…LOL.

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  8. >JohannaB: Thank you for subscribing. 🙂

    Longslider: I used to ride a7’2″ fun board in Hawaii. In So Cal I have done a little long boarding, but I haven’t been out in forever! I gotta work on my paddling strength. Surfing is so fun and a great way to get in shape. 🙂

    Holly: I hit my 2 lb goal and then messed it all up this past week. I should have busted out the camera when I hit it, but I didn’t. So, double the efforts this week…Darn scale…LOL.

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  9. >Damn, girl! I just want to lose enough weight to be able to do those poses – I’ve had LBP for soooo long. By the way, you are smokin’ hot – you do know that, right? Thanks for the video! 🙂 Kendra

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  10. >Damn, girl! I just want to lose enough weight to be able to do those poses – I’ve had LBP for soooo long. By the way, you are smokin’ hot – you do know that, right? Thanks for the video! 🙂 Kendra

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  11. >Lori – I truly luv your intention here. It's really great for you to offer some help as so many people have some type of low back pain at some point. However, I must caution you that much of what you are demonstrating is not appropriate for beginners, those who are out of shape and others. For example, the down dog & standing forward bend poses: suggest you offer option to bend the knees for those who find these poses challenging, for example. otherwise, one could really strain themselves. I am not trying to be critical. i totally luv your videos, your caring heart, sweet space and beautiful being. But proper training and/or experience is important when guiding others in such matters. Just my 2 cents as a yoga teacher & athletic trainer. Peace!!

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  12. >Lori – I truly luv your intention here. It's really great for you to offer some help as so many people have some type of low back pain at some point. However, I must caution you that much of what you are demonstrating is not appropriate for beginners, those who are out of shape and others. For example, the down dog & standing forward bend poses: suggest you offer option to bend the knees for those who find these poses challenging, for example. otherwise, one could really strain themselves. I am not trying to be critical. i totally luv your videos, your caring heart, sweet space and beautiful being. But proper training and/or experience is important when guiding others in such matters. Just my 2 cents as a yoga teacher & athletic trainer. Peace!!

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  13. >Kendra- Thanks. Your comment cracked me up! 🙂

    Paul- I thought about that afer I posted this. My goal was to share what I do to relieve my back pain and I am aware that not eveyone can do what I did. I plan to make more videos and I am sure my communication will get better.

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  14. >Kendra- Thanks. Your comment cracked me up! 🙂

    Paul- I thought about that afer I posted this. My goal was to share what I do to relieve my back pain and I am aware that not eveyone can do what I did. I plan to make more videos and I am sure my communication will get better.

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  15. >Lori, I hesitated to comment because, as I said, I really understood your intentions. I was not suggesting an improvement in your communication at all; rather, a caution when ‘dabbling’ in giving advice in an area outside of one’s expertise or complete understanding. Maybe I’m making too much of this? After all, I did not comment that you needed to be a ‘relationship expert’ or a certified raw food chef in your other videos? It’s just that I’ve seen too many people get hurt: what works for one body or back may not work for another’s. Caution not criticism is what I’m suggesting.

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  16. >Lori, I hesitated to comment because, as I said, I really understood your intentions. I was not suggesting an improvement in your communication at all; rather, a caution when ‘dabbling’ in giving advice in an area outside of one’s expertise or complete understanding. Maybe I’m making too much of this? After all, I did not comment that you needed to be a ‘relationship expert’ or a certified raw food chef in your other videos? It’s just that I’ve seen too many people get hurt: what works for one body or back may not work for another’s. Caution not criticism is what I’m suggesting.

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  17. >Paul- I do have a background in group fitness, personal training and injury rehabilitation in addition to manual therapy. I do understand your caution and I appreciate your thoughts. We both get each others point :). Thank you for your helpful insight.

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  18. >Paul- I do have a background in group fitness, personal training and injury rehabilitation in addition to manual therapy. I do understand your caution and I appreciate your thoughts. We both get each others point :). Thank you for your helpful insight.

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  19. >Apologies, Lori. I was not aware of your background. The only other thing I would like to comment on is: YOU ROCK!!

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  20. >Apologies, Lori. I was not aware of your background. The only other thing I would like to comment on is: YOU ROCK!!

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  21. >Hi Lori-

    Love your blog…..But I must make a slight criticism……As someone who rehabs backs for a living, and knowing that most people have flexion imbalances (rather than too much extension, like you)…..This advice will probably help 30% and send the other 60% farther into dysfunction. I used to do the same thing until I developed disc protrusions from it-

    cheers-

    Mike

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  22. >Hi Lori-

    Love your blog…..But I must make a slight criticism……As someone who rehabs backs for a living, and knowing that most people have flexion imbalances (rather than too much extension, like you)…..This advice will probably help 30% and send the other 60% farther into dysfunction. I used to do the same thing until I developed disc protrusions from it-

    cheers-

    Mike

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  23. >hey Lori,

    Nice job with the video, I am going to used what I’ve learned and teach it to my bf who has lower back problems.

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  24. >hey Lori,

    Nice job with the video, I am going to used what I’ve learned and teach it to my bf who has lower back problems.

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  25. >Mike- Thank you for your insight. I made the video to show one of the many ways I help my low back. I know not everyone has my situation. I will be posting future videos discussing more on low back pain since you and I both know there are a ton of scenarios that contribute to the imbalance. 🙂

    Cherry- Thanks for following me here from G Living! Let me know if this helped at all.

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  26. >Mike- Thank you for your insight. I made the video to show one of the many ways I help my low back. I know not everyone has my situation. I will be posting future videos discussing more on low back pain since you and I both know there are a ton of scenarios that contribute to the imbalance. 🙂

    Cherry- Thanks for following me here from G Living! Let me know if this helped at all.

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