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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Back Pain and Sciatica with Joanna Fisher PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Fisher Physical TherapyJoanna on InstagramJoanna 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