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Dr. Grant Elliott, DC, founder of RehabFix, joins us to debunk the most persistent myths about back pain and reveal the truth behind why so many people suffer needlessly. With over 3 million followers and the #1 back pain program in the world, Grant shares how the right mindset, movement, and education can help you avoid surgery and reclaim your quality of life. You'll learn why your spine is stronger than you think, how fear delays healing, and why rest may actually be hurting you. Whether you're an athlete, office worker, or just someone trying to live pain-free, this episode will change the way you think about your back forever.
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In this episode we discuss...
00:00 – Back Pain Myth Busters
02:45 – Who is Dr. Grant Elliott?
06:00 – What Really Causes Back Pain
10:30 – The Psychological Trap of Chronic Pain
17:00 – Are Weak Glutes a Myth?
22:45 – Tight Hips & Back Pain
27:30 – Working Through Pain
31:00 – The Truth About Rest
35:45 – Movement as Medicine
40:15 – Sciatica Explained
44:40 – The "Glass Back" Syndrome
48:00 – Posture: Overrated?
52:00 – Modalities: What Works, What Doesn't
1:05:00 – When Surgery is Actually Necessary
1:12:30 – Avoiding Unnecessary Surgery
1:17:50 – Final Advice: Movement is the Answer
1:19:00 – Ever Forward
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