Tool #1 to Stop Back Pain. Simple Walking

Bob and Brad discuss the #1 tool to stop pain pain.
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0:00 Song Intro
0:09 Bob & Brad Introduction to Back Pain Tools
0:52 Why Walking Helps Decrease Back Pain
2:15 When to Use a Cane, Walking Stick or Walker
3:14 How to Improve Your Walking Posture
5:07 How Your Walking Speed Can Affect Your Back Pain
6:10 Walk the Appropriate Distance
6:53 How Stride Length Affects Your Back Pain
7:20 Take Spinal Decompression Breaks While Walking
8:20 Walking Pets with Back Pain
9:00 How to Perform Spinal Decompression with a Pull Up Bar
10:11Ending Statements
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[@BobandBrad]

Check out even more great tips for treating back pain with our Back Pain Program kzbin.info/aero/PL8l32k1r15l73-noQNhmHILi3BvtMpvU7

[@EppingForest304]

Bob’s speech seems to have improved!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for noticing!

[@michelefischetti2508]

I have a slight bulging disc, so my rheumatologist sent me to PT. Still waiting 3 weeks to go, dam insurance authorization takes forever so I watched several video of yours about herniated disc and bulging disc and I don't need PT anymore. Thanks for all your help. Truly my back pain has eased so much. 🙏

[@RichRich1955]

My insurance has waived pre-approvals now due to covid

[@BobandBrad]

So happy we could help you!

[@Krise343]

Keep calling to schedule your appointment, as many offices are simply behind in calling clients to schedule.

[@blockbuster5511]

OMG Bob! The progress you are making! So happy for you. And so grateful to you guys.

[@eddy87su]

What happened to him?

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@blockbuster5511]

@@eddy87su Bob is suffering from a condition which affects his speech and balance. Forgot the name. But he is doing very well I noticed.

[@eddy87su]

@@blockbuster5511 yeah I noticed something was off with his speech compared to videos from the past. Thanks for the answer and I'm glad he's doing better

[@blockbuster5511]

@@eddy87su Happy to clear that up.

[@ktkitty1903]

Its true! I was spending a lot of money trying to fix my back pain. I started walking, not specifically to cure my back pain. However, walking cured my back pain and my overall health improved. Thank you for posting this important video.

[@BobandBrad]

Our pleasure! :)

[@hi-leehi-lohi-la9276]

You two keep giving, SO appreciative. As a PT and LMT, I can’t count the times I’ve recommended specific videos of yours to others. Much thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for the support!

[@annapatterson8472]

Bob, you're sound so much better!!! It's great to hear you talking more. Ya'll's videos have helped me tremendously with back/butt/hip pain, I cannot thank you both enough

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@r.c.7762]

Hi Bob and Brad, Bob you are doing so much better.

[@BobandBrad]

Yes, thank you!

[@HeidiStLouis-xu2ox]

Bob, you’re sounding much better! You and Brad have the best advice on the Internet. Thanks for so many helpful videos (and thanks for keeping that Vikings football in plain sight!).

[@BobandBrad]

Of course, thank you!

[@katecurtis4789]

Excellent advice. I'm now off opiates and enjoying more of my life thanks to your videos and recommendations. Walking has been a life saver for me.

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you liked it!

[@crystale5625]

I have bad back pain and weakness in my left leg. I walk with a limp now and it's been 4 weeks since it started. Im awaiting my MRI for answers. Watching you videos and doing physical therapy meanwhile.

[@mhd5826]

Oh my goodness, again! I have got chronic back pain and SI joint pain at the moment and as it hit, your video came out 'relieve SI pain' and today I made myself go for a walk and lo! Your latest video confirms what I felt today. Thanks guys!

[@BobandBrad]

That's great!

[@vallee3140]

wonderful to see and hear Bob doing well, love you guys

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@leighmccoy5949]

I don’t have back pain but I have recently started walking every week day. I only walk a little over a mile but it really does me well. Thanks guys.

[@BobandBrad]

A little goes a long way!

[@christinekennedy4579]

Bob sounds wonderful. So glad to see you!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@joanneslund5100]

My husband just went off singing to the gym saying, "I just saw something on Bob and Brad that I want to try." You guys are so awesome.

[@BobandBrad]

We love that!

[@deedeesmith3073]

I love you guys you have helped me so much! 🥰 prayers for continued healing Bob.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy we could help!

[@pattygaspari-bridges5637]

Wonderful video, EXACTLY what I need !!!! Thank you Bob and Brad !

[@BobandBrad]

Our pleasure!

[@adrianseifi3285]

So happy to see Bob's improving!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@tribulationprepper787]

Bob sounds great today!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@jennyo9120]

Bob & Brad, you are a godsend. Thank you for your invaluable tips over the past eleven years.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for wtaching!

[@TheARDaniel]

Very helpful & timely - Thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@DedeSoulchild]

I love and appreciate you both!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@wootle]

Thank you for this, I suffer painful acute LBP and every day is different. Yesterday for example I thought it was on its way out because the pain was 2/10. Today its back to 7/10. One thing I found out I was doing wrong was thanks to this video - I was shuffle walking very very slowly. I will try to walk small steps normally at a little faster pace. Love the channel , greetings from the Philippines!

[@triciaodonnell7026]

Bob your speech has improved , awesome. I love your channel. You both are a joy !

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@nancybryant4325]

Wow. Bob your speech has greatly improved. Great video about walking.

[@BobandBrad]

Appreciate it!

[@ChessMaster68]

So many good tips from the most famous PT’s on the internet - in the opinion of many. This must be your your calling along with your trademark teaching style. Your jingle has a catchy tune also.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@rosarieramon1081]

Thank you Bob, Brad...I have started walking because of my knees, sciatica that I have felt like I am starting to feel like I'm slightly bending forward. I am watching your videos and sharing them with family and friends. I know I must continue doing them even when I feel better with whatever ails me. Thanks again, Blessings to you two 👍

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@damarisarecelis]

Awww I like their new introduction love them both

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@johnrichmond9823]

I've been telling people the key mental and physical health is to just get a dog and walk it

[@BobandBrad]

If it works, it works!

[@jenniferruiz7904]

Thank you !! Bob u look and sound great ! True warrior ! Thank you guys for all ur help !

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@johnlorenzo1413]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@AricaMichelle]

First thing I noticed was that Bob sounds like he has made some great improvements with his speech! Yay Bob! Prayer works!!!

[@KKIcons]

Wow this video is just for me, thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@anniec6420]

love love love you guys...pls keep it up you are amazing

[@BobandBrad]

Of course we will, thanks for the support!

[@cameronjoyce6545]

You guys are awesome

[@BobandBrad]

So are you!

[@griopfrew3260]

The best and wisest advice, thanks..(add and some weights too)!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Of course!

[@anguspayner7716]

Amazing never stop

[@BobandBrad]

We don't plan on it!

[@pittdog4496]

My two favorite guys on utube🥰👍

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@michaelquillen2679]

Good video. My adult daughter (age 34) has so many muscular/skeletal problems and decided to see a physical therapist (after doing chiropractors for years). He told her that walking was the way to go and to start out with short brisk walks and build up to longer ones, and showed her the proper way to walk along with stretches to help. She powered through it for the first 3 months (she could only do a walk around the block at first) and discovered that she did feel better (she sits at a desk for 8 hours a day). She joined a gym so that she could use the treadmills on bad weather days. Now after a year, she uses walking poles and walks every day. On weekends she drags her husband along and hikes on nature/scenic trails so she can do her photography too. I might add that she bought great ($$$) walking shoes as well. Even when she comes up to visit mom and me, she insists that she be able to walk our dog so she does not miss her daily walks. She looks and feels soooo much better. Thanks for the video!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rjsiii3]

Not sure if this is an old video but it sounds like old Bob. You're doing great! Got the booyah stick on order already.

[@BobandBrad]

That's great to hear, thanks!

[@laurahanback6903]

I walk with a walker because it hurts to walk without it. Standing for a very short time brings on intense pain. Going to try walking a little faster to see if that helps.

[@lilianawebb8687]

Thank you and blessings from a bove.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Most of my patients are elderly so I remind them that one secret to aging well is to avoid doing what most people stop doing as the age: they stop moving. So by simply maintaining mobility with walking, they will age more gracefully just like a fine glass of wine 🍷 😊

[@mhd5826]

My mum stopped moving because lockdowns started 'to save grandma'. She literally went purple and died. It was sad and a sickening waste of her ast years. It happens very quickly.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@mhd5826 The muscles will absolutely start to deteriorate if they are not used. I'm sure my physical therapist experts would agree that it only takes a short time for this to happen. Many of my hospitalized patients have to have rehab after a 1-2 week hospital stay due to lack of mobility.

[@joseenoel8093]

One younger person said "The longer you move the longer you can keep moving".

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@joseenoel8093 Sometimes, the lessons come from the ones who just got here

[@BobandBrad]

Right!

[@VTPSTTU]

I like walking. Thanks for the video!

[@BobandBrad]

Great!

[@chrystalthornton1502]

I wish our city planners would have been more health oriented because there are virtually no sidewalks which means you have to walk in the street or in weeds. Took sidewalks for granted when I was growing up and now finding a decent place to walk is a challenge.

[@BobandBrad]

That's terrible!

[@TheTruthlady]

I use the rolator chair. I’ll be using it to navigate on the land that I just purchased.

[@minkademko2335]

Mom was a strong advocate for walking every day.🙂

[@BobandBrad]

Your mother is very smart!

[@EppingForest304]

Good info…Shorten the stride, but speed up the cadence 👍

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@campbellhouse6569]

Walking cured my back pain the last time my back went out. Got x-rays and it shows degenerative disc on my lower disc. Sitting for long times makes it stiff and hurts to bend. I'm only 40 and should probably get an MRI to know if something else is going on. I walk 4-6 miles a day now. I was so stiff and couldn't bend down to tie my shoes. The pain was intense. Walking is my favorite past time now!

[@stevea4123]

I can walk/hike longer & with less stiffness when I go on trails. the uneven ground flexes my ankles, hips, back, & works your core the best in my opinion. I fell much better than walking on a flat side walk.

[@dfuss2756]

If it hurts your walking too slow. If it hurts your walking too fast. If it doesn't hurt your walking just right. 😁

[@BobandBrad]

Sure thing!

[@Life_42]

Extremely helpful!!! Has any US president handed you guys an award for being so awesome?

[@BobandBrad]

Unfortunately, not yet!

[@cudupa60]

Kindly suggest set of exercises to avoid knee replacement. 🙏

[@teresacrowley4076]

Hi Bob (Jesus 😃) and Brad thanks for another great video. I have R.A. and this video is very helpful and informative. Thank you both.

[@BobandBrad]

That's great!

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Love the cartoon intro. Greetings from Ireland

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you like it!

[@juliekane7210]

As the song states “ put one foot in front of the other …….” Great video

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@tribulationprepper787]

I believe this explains why I have less lower back pain after a trip to the grocery store. It's the cart. I go in sore and leave the store with far less pain.

[@BobandBrad]

Sure!

[@sky1809]

Not knowing this I started walking slowly. After a month my back is a lot better and I can walk faster and further.. I’ve also paid attention to my posture while walking and throughout the day. Anxiety is better too. 😁

[@sandandsalt8026]

Have you reviewed the "Click Wheel " I keep seeing ads for it and was wondering what the most famous physical therapist on the internet think about it. Thank you!

[@cherylrdyer]

How do you feel about the Inversion table?

[@patriciaclaxton8480]

What if I can't get my back straight enough for the stick to touch 3 points? My upper back sticks out so that's all that will touch the pole.

[@Joy-sp3il]

I love Bod and Brad even though I'm not sure who is Bob and who is Brad for me both person is Bob and Brad Bob and Brad love you guys🥰 thank you both for being the best PT in the world

[@DedeSoulchild]

Brad on left. Bob on right.

[@iadorenewyork1]

You're funny -- I had that problem for a while, too! They both together are great!

[@klausrain111]

Whose Bod do you love? :-)

[@Joy-sp3il]

@@klausrain111 both!🙂

[@BobandBrad]

Haha, thank you!

[@carlettarinard4252]

BobandBrad…I’m a72 year old female. I had a TRKR a year ago. Now for the past 3 months I’ve been dealing with severe Achilles tendinitis in my left foot and now my right foot is starting to hurt the same way….but not as severe…but I’m thinking with the pain in my arch on my right foot might be plantar fasciitis. I’m still in PT for my foot. Since I have stared the PT on my right foot 4 weeks ago…I am finding out just how week my right leg with the knee replacement is still very week. Can I improve this too after I get my feet straightened up? Also, I can’t stand a shoe to touch the back of my left foot. I’m wearing flip flops and I’m sure these are not good for walking…Do you think I will get the feet and knee stronger ? I love you guys and value your advice. Thank you.

[@marthawinn1512]

Some people lean forward when exercising on the elliptical trainer. Rounded shoulders. Is that not good?

[@thaqvaylith1151]

I am 38 and I v back pain ,a slight narrowing disc l3.l4.l5 S.I and I am not sure if its okay to do some exercises like running, biking...would y advice me pleas.thanks for all that u do.

[@quartz3150]

Will walking stop/cure my hip pain, knee pain, and foot pain?

[@MaryMcCauley77za]

I took a bad fall a long time ago and broke the ankle and part of the tibia and fibula. My left leg is an inch shorter than the right. I consulted a doctor about an ankle joint replacement and he said he could only fuse it. I have done range of motion in this ankle for years. With a fusion I loose that range of motion. I won't be able to wear my Red Justin Cow girl boots. I am 72 and healthy. Should I hold out for an ankle joint replacement. I think so. Your opinions, please. Former RN

[@knifetex]

Hi!

[@BobandBrad]

Hello!

[@deborahcandland9861]

Bob, we are praying for you. I shared your story w my 88 year old independent living parents and my mom asked if you have celiac disease as it's related to your diagnosis. We all have a gf lifestyle as my husband and daughter have celiac. If you haven't, please check this out. Only problem is you have to gluten load for 3 days before you do Prometheus panel blood test, but there are a few other more specific and sensitive antibody tests showing gluten inflammation. There is also genetic testing all children of celiacs should have as celiac disease is not necessarily activated at birth. Hope this is helpful.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for the feedback

[@Sam-mk9ke]

Are spinal decompressions supposed to hurt? I know you said they're supposed to be "good", but do you mean painfully good? I think to me it's just pain but I'm not sure

[@ChristianEGiordano]

I love the Captions, “bob and bread”

[@BobandBrad]

Hahah thanks!

[@aprilthompson3863]

I am a walker and still have some issues

[@brettkilian9855]

If you can walk too slow, can you also walk too fast?

[@pamc3338]

I always enjoyed a good brisk walk until my feet and knees developed Arthritis. Also, many strangers coming into our we quiet neighborhood creeps me out.

[@BobandBrad]

True!

[@ralph7077]

Bob is talking way better!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Thanks gonna walk out right now lol

[@BobandBrad]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@lv2rdhonu783]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BobandBrad]

😀

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings! I have a question for you two: does essential tremor cause difficulty in walking? I have this odd sensation of feeling sort of disconnected from my legs. My doctor's seem to be ignoring me as though they think it's a mental issue or something. Just curious, because I do have essential tremor and fibromyalgia. Thank you! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@verily360]

Go to a neurologist I reckon or change doctors

[@franklesser5655]

So what brand of treadmill should one buy to do this "walking?" Or should one drive to a health club and use the walking machines there?

[@seastarbutterfly]

Easiest and cheapest is just go outside and walk on the sidewalk or road.

[@danbruno5945]

Sciatica is tricky tho As I'm walking my left glute gets soo tight and feel so much pain the more walking I do

[@vallee3140]

do the exercises for sciatica first, I was even admitted to Hospital with it, but since coming out, been doing their exercises, I cannot tell you how much better it is.

[@BobandBrad]

Here's a video you can try out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGcenycepiHrNk

[@kingdru_562]

Walking causes pain to radiate through right hip. The only time I feel good is when I'm on the elliptical machine. No pain doing that even though I HAVE NO RANGE OF MOTION FORWARD DUE TO FEAR OF RE-INJURING BACK. Don't know what to do know. Lost career and quality of life is diminished. Chiropractor spine adjustments only help temporarily.

[@kenjohn487]

I can only get two points of contact ...wonder which two I should try for

[@sharon94503]

I would aim for shoulders and mid back.

[@cherylrdyer]

If you have a horse, ride when your back is at it's worst. I promise it will help.

[@reallyryan_]

I wish this would work but walking dosen't work for me.

[@theswede303]

Dogs and backpain yeah that’s me 😆

[@neveak__2716]

He reminds me of bad cop from lego movie

[@BobandBrad]

Never seen it!

[@Deinesness]

Steal a shopping cart 😂🤣 Haha but don’t if you can help it. I don’t know about you all but there are shopping carts all over the area where I live now and I not sure why… if there are more homeless around not sure why I see so many completely empty ones…anyone have any ideas???? No angry responses to one another too. Don’t want message wars. Just wanted ideas. Good stretching y’all!

[@bweezy96]

If yall could do a video on sesamoids of the hand that would be greatly appreciated. My doc is acting like their from outer space lol. I trust you all! Not them!

[@BobandBrad]

We can add it to our to-do list!

[@jimcummings4712]

I have had chronic back pain for years! Three back surgeries. One of which was a bi level fusion of l 4, l 5, S 1. The sciatic pain is the worst! Walking does not help and neither does PT. Sorry

[@vickifrederick2934]

We’re you guys drinking before this episode? Still value your advice

[@TBrownTherapy_LPC-LMHC]

Bob has ataxia

[@BobandBrad]

I'm sorry?

[@joseenoel8093]

And throw out those crappy sandals (never!)

[@hammill444]

Uh, not really.

[@windsong2875]

The tall guy sounds as if he is pissed. If he is not then he needs to check his audio!

[@mcoates111]

Bob is going through a medical issue called ataxia which he has been very open about. Look back at some of the videos from a few months ago. I respect 'the tall guy' so much for carrying on and giving us the honest story, along with the invaluable advice about ending back pain.

[@sharon94503]

No need to be rude.

[@jodo7814]

Why both speak with mouth full of spit.

[@nancywillis1188]

Bob, the tall one, has a disability called ataxia. It affects his speech and balance .

[@jodo7814]

@@nancywillis1188 Ahh. I always wondered. He’s not the only person I’ve heard speak like that before.

[@beckybackert]

Bob has ataxia and is actually getting better. Brad always talks like that.