14 | Low Back Spasm Pearl and a PT's Back Pain Story

Do you ever experience moments of low back pain? To the point of spasm? Do you feel like you can’t move sometimes? Maybe it locks up? Dr. Domenic and Dr. Jen will break down why low back spasms take place, what you can start doing about them, and then we get to chat with Dr. Yonnie Procter about her experience with low back pain, spasms, and so much more! Strong Coffee Discount: BUT FIRST… STRONG COFFEE15% OFF STRONG Coffee with code “OPTIMAL15” at checkout. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn: PT Pearl: Low Back Spasm | Why and What to Do About It 02:50 - What “down regulation” means and why it's important 06:14 - Examples of positions to help down regulate 08:22 - Exploring your back spasms early on 9:43 - Checking your neighbors and what that means 14:52 - Understanding short term versus long term fixes Interview with Dr. Yonnie Procter: 20:48 - Yonnie’s background with physical therapy and training 23:17 - Yonnie’s approach to strength training for older adults 28:10 - Yonnie’s unique training style 30:33 - Differentiating between pain and soreness 35:10 - How Yonnie approached injury in her own athletic past 42:40 - Why seeing multiple experts is okay 45:32 - What injury teaches you About Dr. Yonnie Procter: Dr. Ayonna Procter, DPT, AKA Yonnie, is a doctor of physical therapy from Elba, Alabama via New York. She earned her Doctorate in PT degree from Alabama State University in 2012. Yonnie began as an orthopedic PT and transitioned into traveling PT where she worked a variety of settings. Currently, Dr. Procter is using her skills, knowledge, and expertise of the body in a hybrid approach to not only treat, but train dope humans in the Los Angeles, CA area. Her mission is to joyfully inspire and empower individuals through movement and education. Items mentioned in this episode include: Yonnie’s Contact Information: [email protected] Yonnie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonniestyle/?hl=en Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Click HERE for full show notes