<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Your back is an integral part of your body’s structure, and it plays</span> <span>an important role</span> <span>in a wide variety of movements. Dealing with back pain can make every day difficult, affecting your ability to walk, drive, or tie your shoes. If</span> <span>you’ve</span> <span>ever dealt with low back pain, you know that the health of your back can</span> <span>impact</span> <span>your quality of life in every way.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is chiropractor and the founder and CEO of</span> <span>RehabFix</span><span>, Dr. Grant Elliot. He is passionate about helping people resolve their low back pain</span> <span>so they can live a healthy, full, and functional life. On</span> <span>today’s show</span> <span>he’s</span> <span>sharing his best tips for</span> <span>eliminating</span> <span>sciatica, low back pain, and</span> <span>symptoms stemming from disc herniation.</span> <span>We’re</span> <span>going to talk about how rest and movement impact musculoskeletal issues, how imaging can</span> <span>actually increase</span> <span>your risk for surgery</span><span>, and how your lifestyle</span> <span>impacts</span> <span>your pain levels.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re</span> <span>going to hear</span> <span>the truth about what back pain is and why it occurs, and realistic tips you can use to improve your symptoms.</span> <span>You’re</span> <span>also going to learn about why the traditional model for treating back pain is misguided. Dr. Elliot is going to dispel some of the biggest myths around low back pain, stretching and exercise, imaging, and so much more. If you or someone you love struggles with low back pain,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to get a ton of value out of this conversation. Enjoy</span><span>!  </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br> <br></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What percentage of American</span> <span> adults</span> <span>struggle with</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>back pain</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(4:48)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why Dr. Elliot decided to become a chiropractor. </span><span>(6:02)</span></li> <li><span>The #1 </span><span>reason</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>why</span> <span>we develop musculoskeletal pain.</span> <span>(13:43)</span></span></li> <li><span>What percentage of back pain is </span><span>labeled</span> <span>non-specific</span> <span>low</span> <span>back pain.</span> <span>(14:37)</span></li> <li><span>How </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>your lifestyle</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>impacts</span> <span>the health of your back.</span> <span>(15:07)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why so many people are misdiagnosed with muscle strain. </span><span>(15:33)</span></li> <li><span>An important </span><span>reason why</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>rest is not</span> <span>advised</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>for back pain.</span> <span>(17:03)</span></span></li> <li><span>The role that movement plays in joint health. </span><span>(</span><span>17:49</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>How common </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>disc bulges</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are.</span> <span>(19:20)</span></span></li> <li><span>The anatomy of a disc. </span><span>(</span><span>21:41</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>Why </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>imaging</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is often overused in modern medicine.</span> <span>(</span><span>25:03</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>The </span><span>various types</span> <span>of disc issues, and how size and severity differ.</span> <span>(25:39)</span></li> <li><span>Why your primary provider is unqualified to treat lower back pain.</span> <span>(26:26)</span></li> <li><span>The shocking connection between </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>MRIs and surgeries</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(29:51)</span></span></li> <li><span>What sciatica is and its root cause. </span><span>(32:21)</