Building Bulletproof Backs Ep 21 - Back to Balance: Amanda Freed's Holistic Back Pain Journey

Welcome to the 21 st episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.

I am your host, Marion McRae,  physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

In this enlightening conversation, Amanda Freed shares her journey of coping with unexpected back pain despite her active lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of rest, mindfulness, and communication with one's body in the healing process. Amanda advocates for a holistic approach to rehabilitation, incorporating physical, mental, and emotional aspects to address the root causes of back pain.

Through her own experience, Amanda challenges traditional perspectives on core strength and back pain treatment, encouraging a shift in mindset towards comprehensive healing. She offers online sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and women's empowerment, providing tools and support for individuals seeking to address back pain and reclaim their well-being on all levels.

Favourite Quotes - 

• "We're so afraid of rest. That's where the gold is."
• "Your body is talking to you. When we're frantic... we can't hear those messages."
• "The idea of healing fully instead of quickly."
• "What opened up in my life? Had I gone back, it didn't work."
• "I do women's empowerment because a lot of this is, we've lost our power."

Amanda’s tools:

1.  Yoga
2.  Mindfulness 
3.  Meditation 

Amanda's Top tips - 

1. Embrace rest; it's where the healing begins.
2. Practice mindful listening to your body's signals and needs.
3. Prioritize diagnostics to understand the root cause of the pain.
4. Focus on gradual rehabilitation instead of rushing back to previous activities.
5. Consider holistic approaches that address physical, mental, and emotional aspects of healing.

Amanda's Resources - 

Instagram handle @afyoga25

Facebook is Amanda Freed

Tik Tok is @afyoga25

amandafreed25@gmail.com