09/01/2026
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling crazy because your scan looks “normal” but your pain is a 9/10, this session was for you.
This graphic is a quick snapshot of the deep dive we just did on the Live Q&A regarding sciatica, gym mistakes, and the mechanics of healing:
✅ The “Clean Scan” Paradox: A radiologist looks for mechanical compression. But inflammation and congestion inside the spinal canal can cause severe nerve pain even without a massive herniation. Your pain is real, even if the report is “boring.”
✅ Dead Bug > Bird Dog: We discussed why the Bird Dog is often a trap for beginners. Without the floor to provide feedback (like you have in the Dead Bug), it’s too easy to arch your back and aggravate your symptoms.
✅ Gym Red Flags: We broke down why the “Roman Chair” (Back Extension machine) is usually a bad idea during recovery, and how to modify your squats using a box to stay safe.
Recovery isn’t just about “doing exercises”—it’s about doing the right movements in a sequence that respects your anatomy.
Missed the Live? The full replay is up on the channel now. Save this for when you need a reminder to trust the process. 📉
⁉️let us know if you like these infographics and find them helpful!
Disclaimer: We used Google’s NotebookLM to turn our existing Back In Shape educational content from today’s live session into this visual summary. Everything here is based on 100% original Back In Shape material.
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