Pain in the lower back is common and afflicts many runners. There are three types of common pain in the lower back – discogenic pain, bone-related pain, and muscle related pain. In this video Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, a New York City based sports medicine physician, shows you how to recognize the three common types of back pain, techniques to effectively treat them and how to prevent them after recovery.
The complete series of Inside the Doctor's Office videos from Dr. Jordan Metzl can be found here.
Dr. Jordan Metzl, an avid runner and triathlete, is an award winning sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and best selling author.
His books include The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies and his newest title with Runner's World, Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong that launches March 31, 2015.
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Jordan Metzl is a sports medicine physician in New York City. He’s the author of three bestselling books and the creator of the Ironstrength Workout, a functional fitness program for runners.
