<p>In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki engage in a medical mystery case, exploring the complexities of leptin resistance, the role of wellness influencers, and the misconceptions surrounding back pain. They analyze a quack watch article on back pain advice, discuss the importance of movement, and delve into a patient's presentation of extreme pain when swallowing in a young bodybuilder.</p><p><a href="https://barbellmedicine.supercast.com/" rel="nofollow">Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today</a></p><p><strong>New Stuff:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbell-medicine-seminar-san-antonio-tx-september-20-21-2025-tickets-1425767692549?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow">Seminar Sign-up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/supplements/whey-protein/gainzzz-rx-whey-protein-isolate/" rel="nofollow">WheyRx</a></li></ul><p><strong>Papers and Links:</strong></p><ul><li>Quack Watch: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/bad-habits-back-spine-surgeons.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/bad-habits-back-spine-surgeons.html</a> </li><li>Case: <strong> </strong><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08432-9" rel="nofollow">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08432-9</a>  </li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11395561" rel="nofollow">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11395561</a> </li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11179451/" rel="nofollow">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11179451/</a> </li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764046/" rel="nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764046/</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>01:47: Leptin Resistance</p><p>09:03 Quack Watch</p><p>26:00 Case</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/</p><p>Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/</p><p>Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at [email protected]</p><br><br>Our Sponsors:<br>* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com<br>* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off<br>* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com<br>* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org<br>* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.com<br><br><br>Support this podcast at — <a rel="payment" href="https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donations">https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donations</a><br><br>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br><br>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>