How to Reduce Midlife Back Pain and Joint Inflammation Over 40 with Megan Dahlman | Ep 217

Are you struggling with midlife back pain or joint inflammation that just won’t go away? Have you tried everything from painkillers to chiropractors but still find yourself in pain? Do you want to regain control of your body and stay active well into your later years? Philip ( @witsandweights ) brings back fitness expert Megan Dahlman to discuss the root causes of persistent back pain, why it’s not an inevitable part of aging, and how to live pain-free at any age. Megan shares actionable strategies to address back pain and joint inflammation to help you set the foundation for a stronger, pain-free body. If you’re tired of feeling limited by back pain, this conversation will empower you with practical steps to live an active, fulfilling life. Megan Dahlman, host of the Self-Care Simplified podcast, has helped hundreds of women feel strong and confident through her coaching and content. She has been featured in The Washington Post and Muscle & Fitness, and she brings 15+ years of experience to today’s discussion. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the top voices in fitness. 📱Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment , designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action plan in a fast-paced 15-minutes. Today, you’ll learn all about: 2:10 How ignoring pain leads to bigger problems 4:05 The staggering prevalence of back pain 6:43 The link between hormones, inflammation, and back pain 8:40 Managing hormones without HRT 12:01 Three essential core exercises to start 20:57 Understanding anti-inflammatory nutrition 25:53 Collagen myths and facts 29:54 How mechanical fixes can quickly relieve pain 32:01 Building pre-bed routines to reduce pain and improve sleep 34:04 Traditional strength training movements for back pain 38:16 The mental aspect of back pain 41:53 Ergonomics for those working from home 46:43 Tips to start reducing back pain today 50:10 Where to find Megan 51:14 Outro Episode resources: Self Care Simplified Podcast 5-Day Core Tuneup Weekly Jumpstart newsletter Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram