The 23Disc Blog brings clarity to the chaos of back pain recovery. Here, we share simple, expert-backed guidance to help you move smarter, feel stronger, and finally break free from the cycle of temporary fixes. Whether you’re battling stiffness from long hours at a desk or dealing with pain that never quite goes away, our articles support your healing journey with practical advice, real movement science, and proven techniques from the 23Disc back pain relief course. No fluff. Just useful, honest content that helps you move forward — one step at a time.
By: Erin Ritterbusch, MS CPT Weight Zingg and Kendall: Low back pain may have multiple obesity-related contributions. Considerations include but are not limited to abnormal biomechanical loading, loss of trunk and lower extremity muscle mass,
What causes inflammation? Inflammation is essentially a response to injury, rather than a disease entity itself. The purpose of inflammation is to restore normal tissue function. Modern authors agree that inflammation should lead to tissue
By: Erin Ritterbusch, MS CPT Welcome to 23 Disc! We are a company providing a non-invasive solution for low back pain designed to give you an individualized program. 23 Disc is heavily based on quality
By: Erin Ritterbusch, MS CPT and Marc Zboch What starts as low back pain could progress into sciatica, which is normally brought on by a herniated disc with nerve root compression. The reason why it
The Fear of Exercise By: Erin Ritterbusch, MS CPT & Marc Zboch Studies show movement over bed rest is necessary to recover from pain, especially low back pain. Different forms of exercise are generally prescribed
In about 90% of cases, the pain subsides within two months. In some patients with chronic low back with worsening symptoms, no changes in objective indicators of disease are seen. Moreover, in many patients with
Obesity and age have no direct influence in back pain, but they could prolong healing. Professional occupation and binding position are factors that affect back pain. Physical workload can cause the manifestation of sciatica; whereas
Golf Low back pain is the number one injury sustained by golfers, accounting for up to 34.5% of all injuries (Finn 313). Why it can injure: The core muscles are constantly used during the swing,
Stomach SleepersSleeping on your stomach can be hard on your back. If you can’t sleep any other way, reduce the strain by placing a pillow under your pelvis and lower abdomen. Use a thin pillow
1. StretchingThe most common types involve hugging your knees to your chest. Ever have pain when you sit for a long time or put on socks? This stretch could be crushing the front of your
Some workouts do more harm than good—especially for your back. This free guide, Exercises That Cause Back Pain and What to Do Instead, reveals the common moves that can strain your spine and the smarter, safer options you should try instead. Download now and protect your back while still staying active.
In most cases, back pain is not a life-threatening condition. But there are particular back pain causes such as cancer, infection and CES that need to be diagnosed and treated by a physician.
While you should always talk to a doctor before beginning any health-related program, it is especially important if you have any of the following symptoms:
Results vary depending on starting point, anatomy, goals, and effort. Consult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning any program. The contents on our website are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose any medical condition, replace the advice of a healthcare professional, or provide any medical device, diagnosis, or treatment.
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