Dedicated to reversing the causes of lower back pain, Core Balance Training is an online program that uses core activation and movement retraining to help people improve posture and escape the back pain cycle. Students first learn how to activate the spinal support muscles of their deep core by connecting to their 'Core Anchors', then how to apply that connection to movement. Students are guided through a system of core-based movement, resulting in a healthy core connection and supported spine in activities of daily life.Core Balance Training was founded in 2016 by Dr. Ryan Peebles, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has committed over 20 years to better understanding and reversing the root causes of chronic lower back pain. After overcoming his personal struggles with back problems, Dr. Ryan now guides others to get out of pain.The 12-week program can be completed by all ages and fitness levels. It begins with simple core-based movements, progressing to functional and complex movements over a 3 month period. All movements become healthy for the spine, allowing students to return to higher level activities, such as fitness and sport without pain. Other outcomes are improved function and reduced or eliminated lower back pain. Because the solution focuses on education and movement retraining, the results of Core Balance Training are typically lifelong.
Core Balance Training (corebalancetraining.com) has 374 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Also known as
corebalancetraining.com
Website
corebalancetraining.com
Category
Medical Specialists
Location
San Clemente
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
About these reviews
Replies
The company replied to 3% of reviews.
Latest
Most recent review: October 2026.
Edits
Reviews are shown as their authors wrote them. The company can reply, but cannot edit them.
Score
This company cannot pay to remove reviews or change its score.
The program was delivered in a very structured and gradual way- very similar to the process when seeing a PT in person.
Video instruction was clear, concise, and well reasoned.
I particularly liked the fact that Dr. Peebles has himself been through the back pain mill. This helps lend some credibility to his process. Because I'm a surfer, I also appreciated that Dr. Peebles is a surfer, and that he too wanted to eliminate his back pain so that he could return to surfing.
I found the program effective, and particularly appreciated the program's focus on bringing the awarenesses created by the exercises into daily life/exercise/activity. In my case, surfing no longer triggers back and si pain. Deadlifts and kettlebell swings no longer hurt my back; while I was aware of the concept of core bracing for lifting, it wasn't until CBT that I actually began doing it correctly.
LV
Lori Van D.
Excellent pain management program
Excellent program to help manage pain in back, hips, and hip flexors. The easy-to-follow daily lessons provide modifications/regressions/progressions, and prevent one from getting discouraged. I was impressed by the amount of pain relief I received during the initial one-week trial, so I signed up. I'm very happy with the results, and I am continuing to review and progress through the alumni program.
PA
Patricia
Took me to the next level to help my pain
This program has helped me more than any other program I’ve attempted to use over the past 10 years since my labrum tear. I did improve with the other programs and things I did. But, this program took me to another level and helped me realize that I didn’t work on my core enough, which is why I was staying stagnant. Just in a month I was able to do 1 leg glute bridge that I never in a million years thought I would get there.
Definitely recommend this program. It’s worth it. The support you get , the videos, and if you really do the work, will help you. Thank you Core Balance Training
BA
Barbara
Better living... without pain!
At the age of 61, I slowly but surely found myself almost incapable of doing the things I love… working on projects, whether it be painting, staining, or gardening, and especially picking up and playing with my 3 young grandsons, only to find almost everything I did was excruciatingly painful. Just the thought of living 20+ years in that pain was almost as debilitating as the pain itself. I read numerous articles and researched the internet for causes and treatments, of which there was a litany of information. I tried chiropractic care and was eventually told it was a “female issue” most likely something to do with my kidneys. It was about that time that I noticed Core Balance Training frequently showing up on my Facebook feed and decided to do a little research into it. The first thing that struck me is that I wasn’t the only person having this specific pain, but most importantly, there was a way to correct the problem. Ultimately, I signed up because, what the heck, it couldn’t get any worse, right? The first few weeks were actually very frustrating for me because I was hoping for fast results, and I thought the program was moving too slowly. By week 3, I decided to trust the process, realizing that the pain didn’t develop overnight and therefore, wouldn’t disappear overnight. After week 4, I started to notice small improvements and realized the significance of moving at the program’s pace. At the end of the 2nd month, I was definitely feeling the benefits and was I looking forward to the challenges of the daily emails. I have just finished my third month (complete with certificate!) and am back doing so many of the things I love. Am I completely pain-free? No. But I feel I am well on my way! The thought of living 20+ years is no longer daunting, in fact, I look forward to it. And I absolutely love crawling on the flood, picking up, and playing with my 3 grandsons again!
Thank you, Dr. Peebles!
BK
Brad K.
Core Balance Training and the Reduction of Pain
Core Balance Training has helped me reduce, and nearly eliminate, my sciatic pain that has been a significant factor in the previous 13 years. I have definitely become more aware of how I use, and how to better use, my body to not only avoid further damage but to minimize the damage already done. The program is definitely worth a try.
SN
sharon N.
Dr. Peebles is the real thing. Unbelievable results!
I have severe stenosis, DDD, budging discs and an alphabet soup of back disorders. This program is definitely the best way to heal back problems without injections, medications and surgery. I have been able to get back so much of my life! Dr. Peebles allows you to progress as your body adapts and improves. So amazing!
MI
Michelle
I loved the daily emails and the very…
I loved the daily emails and the very mindful slow approach to body awareness and healing. Ryan and his team genuinely care about others and their process.
JO
John
I use to dread going to bed!
I use to wake up every morning in pain and so stiff it was a struggle to get dressed. Now I can sleep without pain. Although my back is still a little stiff in the morning it’s nothing like it was. Lying on my back was truly painful in or out of bed. Now I’ve learned how to rotate my hips to relieve the pain immediately and use my abs to prevent the back pain during movement. I’m not 100% yet but I’m well on my way in getting there.