AdapNation is all about removing roadblocks and enabling you to #BeYourBest. And when it comes to roadblocks… Back Pain is the leading cause of disability globally! But… have we placed far too much emphasis on ageing, degeneration, injury, surgery and opioid medications where it comes to the discussion and treatment of back issues? Be prepared to hear a different story. We’ve got on the refreshing and ground breaking Professor Peter O'Sullivan on the show to give us a crash course on the reality of our backs, back pain management, and how to have a healthy back into your old age.   Peter is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Curtin University, Perth, is one of the most influential and innovative names in this specialty - with half his time spent on clinical research into Pain and pain disorders, and the other hand of his time treating 1000’s people with pain issues.  As always, this is an insightful and hugely practical interview, with big ideas, mind-blowing concepts, and has the potential to make a big difference to so many peoples lives.   Full Show Notes of what we discussed -  https://adapnation.io/112-back-pain-peter-osullivan/   #BeYourBest Journey : https://adapnation.io/beyourbest-journey/ (£10 coupon BESTYEAR-2020)  Get Your Free #BeYourBest Scorecard - https://adapnation.io/beyourbest-journey/scorecard/    Where to find Prof Peter O'Sullivan and his work online: ▪︎ Twitter - @PeteOSullivanPT  ▪︎ Pain Health - https://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au  ▪︎ Pain-Ed - http://www.pain-ed.com    Third Party References: ▪︎ John E Sarno - The Mind/Body Prescription & Healing Back Pain  ▪︎ Michael Ray - Chiropractor, pain specialist and part of Barbell Medicine  ▪︎ Mark Rippetoe    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you like this and other AdapNation episodes, please don't forget to subscribe to the channel, as well as leaving a 5 star review and letting friends and family know of this Podcast on Social Media.   AdapNation Useful Links: ■ The #BeYourBest Self-Optimisation Journey  ■ Social - Instagram & Facebook  ■ #HyperWorkouts - Expertly written Gym Workout Plans, with video guides, print-outs & HeavySet import  ■ AdapNation Butler - An Online Personal Assistant that can inspire easy and tasty Home-cooking  ■ AdapNation Food Diary - 100’s of Tasty Healthy Meal Ideas, that are focussed on helping you thrive