Midlife Back Pain Relief: What Actually Works and What's Just Hype - Megan Dahlman
Midlife Back Pain Relief: What Actually Works and What's Just Hype - Megan Dahlman  
Podcast: Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
Published On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: Do you feel like pain is just part of getting older? Maybe your back aches after a long day, your knees crack when you squat, or you've been told to "just stretch more", but it doesn't help. Then this episode is for you. Today's guest is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist - Megan Dahlman, and she is here to flip that script.  We Cover: The real reasons so many women experience pain in midlife (hint: not just aging) Why women often push through pain and how that backfires How declining estrogen affects joint health and inflammation Mechanical vs. chemical causes of pain, and how to tell the difference The "Big 3" behind alleviating back pain A rapid fire on popular pain management tools Simple movements that create long-term relief   In her 17 years of professional training, Megan Dahlman has become the sought-after trainer for women over 40 who want to be strong and live a long, energetic life. Leveraging a degree in Exercise Science and certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), she has an uncanny ability to make fitness and nutrition simple, doable, and most importantly, sustainable. Through her top ranked podcast, Self Care Simplified, and online training programs and courses, it's her mission to help women in midlife and beyond feel strong, pain-free, and confident in all aspects of their body.   Weekly Jumpstart email newsletter - https://www.weeklyjumpstart.com/   5 Day Core Tune Up - https://5daycore.com  Contact Megan Dahlman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megandahlman Weekly Jumpstart: www.weeklyjumpstart.com Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  For transparency: Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.