#35 - Functional Anatomy of the Spine in Barbell Training with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, PRSCC, SSC

#35 - Functional Anatomy of the Spine in Barbell Training with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, PRSCC, SSC

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC March 4, 2023 Duration: 1:00:16
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Low back pain is one of the most common injuries in the general population. In all sports, including barbell training, powerlifting, and resistance training, back pain is just as common. Therefore, we should not believe that squats and deadlifts are bad for your back. In fact, they are important for increasing the health and resiliency of your spine, and decreasing your pain. 

 

In this episode of the PRS Podcast, PRS Clinical Coaches, Drs. Rori Alter, Alyssa Haveson, and John Petrizzo discuss the functional anatomy of the spine and the role it plays in barbell training. They discuss why the spine is much more stable and resilient than medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy doctors often believe it to be, explain how barbell training improves your spine health, and how to reduce your risk for low back pain with squats and deadlifts.

 

This episode is an educational experience for barbell trainees, powerlifters, Crossfitters, weightlifters, and other strength lifters to deeply understand their spine to improve their training and decrease their risk for low back pain.

 

If you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, medical doctor, strength coach, or student clinician, this episode is a great review and application tutorial regarding the spine and barbell training.

 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Spinal Structure

    • Segments of the spine

    • Curvatures of the spine

    • Vertebral body structure

    • Intervertebral discs

  • Spinal Stability

    • Boney alignment of the spine

    • Spinal ligaments

    • Spinal muscles

    • Intra abdominal pressure 

  • Disc Structure & function

    • Anatomy of the intervertebral discs

    • Disc bulge versus disc herniation

    • The jelly donut analogy

  • Spinal Peripheral Nerves

    • Their role in back pain

    • Spinal Radiculopathy

  • MRIs & Imaging

    • Do you need an MRI?

  • How the spine functions in barbell training

    • Rigidity & force transfer

    • Program management for injury risk reduction

 

Check out the video of this episode on Youtube for images to go along with everything we discussed in this podcast episode.

 

 

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Get in touch with the show!

Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com

Email: podcast@progressiverehabandstrength.com

Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs

Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

 


Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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