Best Dave Elliott & Rob Beaven Podcasts (2024)

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How to Get a Scan With Scan.com 33:29

12M ago33:29

33:29

This episode takes a look at scans, why scans might be needed and how they can help Scan.com was founded to make scanning accessible for clients and support earlier diagnosis making a positive difference in patient journeys and recovery Hear about the clinical pathway for getting a scan with Scan.com and why their process supports accurate and clea…

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Back Pain in Kids, Spondys, Spondylolysis & Stress Fractures With Angela Jackson 40:15

12M ago40:15

40:15

Angela Jackson, specialist paediatric muscular skeletal physiotherapist joins the podcast again to talk about all things spondy Spondylolysis is one of the most common back pain injuries seen in child athletes and although common it's vitally important that these injuries are picked up and The Back Pain Podcast is helping to raise awareness with An…

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All About the SacroIliac Joint with Wilfried Simon AKA the Spine Physio 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

The sacroiliac joint is an area that remains contentious despite all of the research that’s taken place and in this episode, we are chatting to Wilfried Simon, an osteopath and physio from Belgium about the misconceptions, if it can be a cause of pain and what to do if it is KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s a connection point but there isn’t much movement, only …

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My Back Pain Journey and The Back to Health Programme That Changed My Life 41:44

1y ago41:44

41:44

Adam Dobson, physiotherapist, returns to the podcast to talk about the Back to Health Programme, a residential rehabilitation programme for people suffering from persistent back pain In this episode hear not only from Adam but also from Rebecca whose experience on the programme changed her life. They discuss the challenges of being told many differ…

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Why I Should Do my Exercises? A Good Analogy for Understanding 15:06

1y ago15:06

15:06

Dave and Rob are having a behind the treatment room door chat about their working week as chiropractors They discuss the importance of exercise plans and how increasing functional capacity is an important element of any treatment plan and share a great analogy to help understanding KEY TAKEAWAYS Any conservative or passive care doesn’t necessarily …

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Can the Name of my Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good? 30:20

1y ago30:20

30:20

Dave and Rob are talking about diagnostic labels and particularly those for lower back pain Lower back pain is a complex and multifactorial condition and a specific diagnosis may not reflect the underlying causes or mechanisms for the pain so does a specific label help or hinder? This is a learning episode where the discussion is a great opportunit…

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What Drugs Can a GP Give For Pain And How do They Work? - With Dr Sophie Newton GP 35:49

1y ago35:49

35:49

In this episode, Rob is with Dr Sophie Newton talking about the medication both prescribed and over the counter that is used to treat back pain What is appropriate for one person may not be the right thing for another but this is an opportunity to find out more about how different types of medication work and the reasons why specific treatments are…

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Example Low Back Pain Case - Collaboration With The Sports Therapy Association (STA) 1:05:58

1y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

In this episode, Dave shares a detailed lower back pain case history and takes specific questions from the audience in the journey to a diagnosis This is a fascinating insight into the approach that begins from the moment the clinician meets the patient through to the treatment journey and the factors that influence recovery KEY TAKEAWAYS Whatever …

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Tennis And Golfers Elbow With Ian Gatt 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

Ian Gatt is a physiotherapist with extensive experience and expertise and is an upper limb injury specialist. In this episode Ian shares advice on tennis and golfers' elbow from the symptoms to the causes and what you can do to be able to get on with your life in the way you want to. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s something that affects a tendon and it impacts…

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What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica with Jack March 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

Jack March aka the rheumatology physio returns to talking about PMR and the treatment route He explains what the symptoms are and how its diagnosed and discusses the treatment pathway along with measures that can be taken to improve the symptoms KEY TAKEAWAYS PMR occurs 3x more in women than it does in men and a typical onset is a pain and stiffnes…

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Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S) With Dr Clodagh Dugdale 54:30

1+ y ago54:30

54:30

Dr Clodagh Dugdale Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine working at the Spire hospital in Cambridge discusses relative energy deficiency in sport Learn what RED-S actually is, the signs to look out for and how it’s a syndrome that affects not only elite athletes but also recreational athletes and other cohorts This is a must-listen for anyone …

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Kids Aren’t Mini Adults - Severs and Osgood Schlatter’s Disease with Angela Jackson 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

50:30

In this episode, Angela Jackson specialist paediatric physio shares great content about the common conditions and injuries for children and the best treatments It’s the art of the therapist to help educate young people on how the journey to recovery will look and what they can do to increase their level of robustness and movement competency and Ang…

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BCA Chiropractors Top Tips For Back Pain 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

9:01

In this episode hear top tips from chiropractors across the UK With each professional sharing their own top tip this is an episode packed with amazing content and practical actions because as Amy shares ‘when you listen to your body when it whispers you don’t have to hear it scream’ KEY TAKEAWAYS If you can, don’t stress about it and keep moving Le…

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Empowering Osteopathy With Anisha Joshi 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

31:46

Anisha Joshi, co-founder of Osteo Allies and award winning osteopath talks with Rob about how communication and empowerment are key in a holistic approach to osteopathy She talks about what you should expect when you see an osteopath and why it’s a process that should be empowering with actions that are manageable and achievable for the patient sup…

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When Should I see a Healthcare Professional - The Region Beta Paradox 6:27

1+ y ago6:27

6:27

In this episode hear about the region Beta paradox -the phenomenon that people can sometimes recover more quickly from a major incident and intensive pain than from mild pain or a less distressing experience Rob also discusses the importance of explaining to your healthcare professional why you have made an appointment and what you want to get back…

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Chiropractors Working in Elite Sport – Live Panel Discussion from the BCA Conference 1:07:52

1+ y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Rob and Dave are joined for a panel discussion by four other chiropractors who are all working in elite sport They discuss the role of chiropractors in multi-disciplinary teams and the vital role they play in making sure the needs of very diverse athletes are effectively met The discussion also covers the ways chiropractors can develop their networ…

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The Worst Advice For Someone With Back Pain 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

This week Rob is talking about the worst advice he sees given for back pain and is explaining why you definitely shouldn’t be following it He looks at abdominal bracing, stopping sports and activities and why movement is exactly what we should be doing supported by a skilled clinician to make sure the movement is what works for you, listen in and h…

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Your CrossFit Questions Answered and Why there Will Always be Wonky Squats 16:35

1+ y ago16:35

16:35

In today’s episode, Dave is talking gym, CrossFit and getting back into exercise in response to questions from across the Back Pain Podcast community and socials Dave takes a look at the role of deconstructing and building towards a particular movement and why even if you have a wonky squat its ok because everyone is different KEY TAKEAWAYS Full bo…

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Parsonage Turner Syndrome - (the Lived Patient Experience) 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

35:27

Continuing the journey to look at and explore wider muscular sketelal injuries, Dave today shares valuable content on a rare cause of shoulder pain – Parsonage Turner Syndrome also known as brachial neuritis is charaterised by very intense shoulder pain KEY TAKEAWAYS Its characterised by intense shoulder pain that after it fades away is replaced by…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Lower Back Pain 11:20

2y ago11:20

11:20

In this episode, Rob reflects on the things he wished he’d known sooner and shares great content about what’s important when you have lower back pain Listen in to hear great information on how there are many factors that contribute to back pain and why exercise and self-management are key KEY TAKEAWAYS Pain is multifactorial and there are many fact…

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All About ACL Tears With Andrew Goodall 45:44

2y ago45:44

45:44

In this episode physio, Andrew Goodall goes through ACL tears from how you are likely to injure your anterior cruciate ligament through the likely treatments and the phases of recovery and rehabilitation As one of the major ligaments inside the knee, it plays an important role in stabilising the knee joint and helps to control the movement of the l…

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The Calm Sht Down, Build Sht Up Approach to Managing Back Pain 11:39

2y ago11:39

11:39

Rob looks at the methodology of calming down and building up and explains how this approach to treatment works when you have non-specific back pain He shares some of the different ways pain can be effectively calmed down and how the next step is to build things up both physically and mentally in the treatment journey KEY TAKEAWAYS Patients are look…

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A Rarer Cause of Leg Pain - Vascular Claudication 10:30

2y ago10:30

10:30

There are lots of different things that patients think are causes of sciatica and it’s the role of the health care professional to explain when it is sciatica, what it is, what it is not and what you can do about it In this episode, Rob discusses vascular claudication, a less common cause of leg pain but due to its risk factors, it's one that healt…

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A Modern Chiropractors Approach to Lower Back Pain 23:45

2y ago23:45

23:45

Rob takes a look at not only the role of the chiropractor but the elements that any good healthcare professional will be offering to their patients He also looks in detail at the ways the words chosen and used by professionals can impact not only on recovery but also have long-term implications and explores what a good professional and patient rela…

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Managing Lower Back Pain and Sciatica 39:37

2y ago39:37

39:37

Rob and Dave use a real-life example to explore how they would treat and manage a patient who comes to them having already experienced conflicting advice They go through the steps that are covered in an initial appointment and discuss the points at which a scan is the right choice along with what sorts of manual therapy can be a good choice Practit…

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10 Years of Treating Lower Back Pain – How Our Practices Have Changed 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

Rob and Dave are both seeing patients every day in their clinics and in this episode they take a look at how things have changed over the last 10 years They share the learning that has changed how they work with their patients and discuss the vital importance of movement and how evolving to work with patients as someone who is supporting that indiv…

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Foam Rollers, Kinesio Tape and Acute VS Chronic 31:37

2y ago31:37

31:37

Rob and Dave are looking at some of the most frequently asked questions from the communities they work with and in this episode share great content in answer to a question on the difference between chronic and acute They also discuss what Kinesio tape and foam rolling actually do and what part of the routine where Kinesio tape and foam rollers are …

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Physios Are People Too – What to Do When My Physio Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong – Martin Christensen 39:01

2y ago39:01

39:01

Rob and Dave talk with Martin Christensen, a physiotherapist who joins them from Norway Martin has gained a huge following for his Friday Physio Confessions and in this episode talks about the importance of building relationships and discusses why it’s vital that patients understand that physios are human and like all humans will make mistakes. If …

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Annina Schmid – Radiculopathy, The Sensory Exam and What the Results Mean 1:08:56

2y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Dave and Rob are joined by Adam Dobson regular on the podcast and Annina Schmid, physiotherapist and neuroscience researcher who leads the Neuromusculoskeletal Health and Science Lab at the University of Oxford. They discuss in detail radiculopathy, what it is and how it is diagnosed. With the neurological examination a key clinical diagnosis this …

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Gardening and Back Pain – The Great British Problem? 14:59

2y ago14:59

14:59

Dave is going solo and shares the advice and reminders that everyone venturing back out into the garden really needs to hear because it’s this time of the year that many clinicians are seeing a very specific patient – the gardener There's lots you can do from strength work throughout the year through to changing it up with different tasks and knowi…

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#101 - The Knowlege Exchange Podcast - Explaining Misconceptions & What is High Value Care. Rob's Guest Appearance 54:42

2y ago54:42

54:42

Rob is a guest on the Knowledge Exchange podcast talking about misconnections and what good quality care looks like He discusses the power of the words and language used by practitioners and explains why he is an advocate for clear and simple communication with patients. Practitioners need to understand where patients are coming from and acknowledg…

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What We’ve Learnt from One Hundred Episodes All About Back Pain 52:02

2y ago52:02

52:02

As they reach the milestone hundredth episode of The Back Pain Podcast, hosts Dave and Rob reflect on their guests and how the knowledge they have shared has impacted their own learning and professional practice They look back at some of their favourite and most significant episodes and share some great moments of advice and learning that will help…

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Pain and Motivation in the Journey to Recovery 10:09

2+ y ago10:09

10:09

Dave explains why it’s important that your recovery is not just measured by an improvement in your pain levels but also by progress in the function and movement you want to achieve from being able to run a marathon through to being able to pick up your child Pain maybe the tipping point that led to you seeking intervention but your ‘why’ the motiva…

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What Type of Headache Do I Have – Elizabeth Huzzey on the Most Common Headache Types 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

33:58

Elizabeth Huzzey who has over 30 years of clinical experience specialises in headache disorders and in this episode discusses the development and increasing knowledge about different types of headaches that can be experienced Understanding your headache is vital so that you can choose how to manage your headaches and seek help from the right profes…

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Is It OK to Round My Back When Deadlifting – The Risks of Getting out of Neutral with Dr Louis Howe 49:53

2+ y ago49:53

49:53

In this episode, Dr Louis Howe researcher and strength and conditioning coach discusses lumbar spine flexion and getting out of neutral He explains the current research and how in real life spinal flexion can’t be stopped but can be managed with the right strategies to avoid end range motion This is a fascinating episode for both professional pract…

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When Should You Be Doing Your Exercises 8:18

2+ y ago8:18

8:18

Rob is going solo this week with a great episode about exercise, when to do and what it can help you to achieve He explains the vital role exercise plays and how he works with his patients to build movement that can improve experiences of pain Exercise is a positive way to self-manage back pain and there are a multitude of ways to exercise, listen …

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The SLEEP Episode – How to Get Great Sleep and Overcome Insomnia 1:11:28

2+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Dave talks with Tracey ‘The Sleep Coach’ about what leads to poor sleep and insomnia along with how you can change things to achieve good sleep A good night’s sleep is the foundation for feeling good and being able to do what you want to do during the day so good sleep is always important Tracey shares practical tips on what you can do to optimise …

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Understanding my MRI results - DDD, Disc Bulges, Annular Tears and more? 25:26

2+ y ago25:26

25:26

Rob and Dave are sharing invaluable content today as they explain some common imaging findings and how they would discuss them with their own patients Having someone explain your scan to you is really important because, as Rob and Dave explain any diagnosis is made from a combining of the information from your medical history, your physical examina…

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Is Bending Bad for Your Back? 9:06

2+ y ago9:06

9:06

Should I stop bending over? We are taught early on about how bending or lifting must be done in a particular way to protect our backs but is there a right way to do it and is bending a trigger for back pain? In this episode, Rob shares great content and the answers to the questions people are always asking about bending and its connection to stress…

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You Are Not Your MRI 13:42

2+ y ago13:42

13:42

Dave and Rob discuss a topic that reoccurs often in their Facebook community – MRI scans when to have them when they are not needed and using the right language to discuss them This episode is a great reminder about the importance of explanation and the right language around MRI’s and how they are an amazing tool but only one piece of the puzzle wh…

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Core Bracing, Pelvic Tilts and Massage Guns – Ask Us Anything 11:46

2+ y ago11:46

11:46

In this ‘ask us anything’ episode hear about pelvic tilt, asymmetry, and the answers to whether massage guns help and if core bracing is beneficial Rob shares great content and clear explanations about what actions will make a difference and discusses the importance of movement in this informative episode KEY TAKEAWAYS Pelvic tilt is commonly blame…

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What Everyone Should Know About Back Pain - Part 3 11:12

2+ y ago11:12

11:12

Rob Beaven goes solo this week and shares more great tips about changes you can make that will have a cumulative positive impact on your pain He discusses why building resilience and becoming more anti-fragile really can make the difference and how making changes to your sleep environment and recognising the role stress plays in your pain can chang…

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Sticks and Stones, How Language and Words Can Influence Your Pain 54:32

2+ y ago54:32

54:32

Communication isn’t just words, it affects the way we think and feel and in this, not to be missed, episode Jarod Hall, physical therapist, and co-author of ‘Making Sense of Pain’ talks with Dave and Rob about the importance of communication and the way it impacts on us all differently according to our personal history, experiences and beliefs He s…

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Everyone’s an Individual 16:14

2+ y ago16:14

16:14

In this special New Year’s episode, Rob and Dave say a huge thank you and reflect on some of their favourite bits from the last 12 months discussing back pain with the world’s foremost experts. It’s been a successful year for the podcast because of the people who have reached out and asked the questions that have formed the basis for the episodes s…

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What's the Best Sleep Position to Avoid Back Pain? 12:42

2+ y ago12:42

12:42

Rob and Dave take a look at the question of the best sleep position to avoid back pain and explain what everyone can do to get the best quality of sleep Ultimately good quality sleep plays an important role in any recovery so this should be the focus, getting the sleep is always more important than how you sleep, listen in and hear more KEY TAKEAWA…

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What Everyone Should Know About Back Pain - Part 2 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

24:36

Rob and Dave continue their discussion around what they talk most about with patients on a daily basis. In this episode, they bust the myths and misconceptions about whether your back is fragile and weak and look at the narrative around ‘putting your back out’ They share great information and content in a way that is easy to understand and explain …

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain - Laura Rathbone 54:10

2+ y ago54:10

54:10

Join your host Rob and Laura Rathbone, a pain specialist and clinician who in this episode talks about what it’s like to have chronic pain and how Acceptance and Commitment therapy can play an important role in being able to move forward. There isn’t universal biology for pain, it’s a nuanced experience created in the individual. Pain has psycholog…

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Spinal Stenosis - What is it and How to Manage it - Adam Dobson 49:42

2+ y ago49:42

49:42

Dave and Rob are joined again by specialist back pain physiotherapist, Adam Dobson and are discussing spinal stenosis They talk about what lumber spinal stenosis is and why for some it creates no problems and for others, it will mean treatment to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life Adam shares great information and advice on what to do i…

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Why are Opiates no Longer Recommended for Chronic Back Pain? - Diarmuid Denneny 41:22

2+ y ago41:22

41:22

Rob talks with Diarmuid Denneny a lead physiotherapist, Chair of the Physiotherapist Pain Association, and member of the guideline development committee for the NICE chronic pain guidelines in an episode that shares great informative content about the topic that is currently very high profile – the recommendations around prescribing opioids for bac…

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Flexion, Extension, Radicular Pain & Disc Pathology with Adam Meakins and Dr Mark Laslett 1:37:16

2+ y ago1:37:16

1:37:16

Dr Mark Laslett is a specialist Musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in New Zealand with a particular interest in predicting the structure that is the source of pain. Adam Meakins is a physiotherapist and co-founder of the educational company ‘The Better Clinician Project’ In this much-anticipated discussion they talk at length about low back pain…

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