Episode 73

73. Is Pilates the Best Exercise for Back Pain? With Cloe Bunter and Raphael Bender

TLDR: Yes, it is.

Longer version - there is a bit of nuance so you should listen to the episode!

Resources and links to research mentioned in this episode:

  • Cochrane review finding exercise is effective for chronic back pain here
  • Some types of exercise are more effective than others in people with chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis here
  • Pain centralizing is a positive prognostic indicator here
  • Joseph’s letter to President Kennedy - Shared by Jonathan Grubb FB here

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