It’s estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life – and one of the most common causes is from a herniated disc. Spine surgeon Dominic Pelle, MD, discusses why people get herniated discs, diagnosis, treatment and preventative measures. Learn about basic treatment options you can try at home all the way up to surgical inte ... Show More
Aug 13
Nutrition Essentials: How Diet Can Be Used to Manage PCOS w/ Kathryn Goebel, MD
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is described as causing metabolic chaos. Adjusting what you eat may balance your system to help manage the condition. Listen in as Ob/Gyn Kathryn Goebel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain the connection between diet and PCOS.
49m 39s
Dec 2020
Ep. #672: 6 of the Best Exercises for Low-Back Pain
Modern medicine has a cure for nearly everything.
After all, it’s eradicated smallpox, eliminated malaria in most developed countries, and nearly put an end to polio.
It’s also created all kinds of pills, potions, and powders to treat ailments ranging from the common cold to canc ... Show More
29m 19s
Jul 2022
Can a chiropractor really fix my back?
Back pain is extremely common. (The U.S spent around $135 BILLION on it in 2016 alone!). It’s also complicated, because sometimes it’s one thing, but often it’s a combination of factors with no single “root cause” or fast fix, and many doctors unfortunately don’t do a good job of ... Show More
28m 19s
Jan 2024
#287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D.
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro Inc. where he speci ... Show More
2h 35m
Apr 2019
Neck Pain, Back Surgery & Orthopedics
Dr Max asks orthopedic surgeon Dr Kris Lewonowski what’s behind the current neck pain epidemic, why back and neck surgery is rarely an emergency, what the alternatives are, why expats shouldn’t travel home for surgery, changes in the field including the benefits of artificial dis ... Show More
23m 37s
May 2020
Function-Altering Surgery Post-Spinal Cord Injury
Guest: Peter C. Rhee, D.O. Host: Jeffrey S. Brault, D.O. (@JeffBrault) Summary: Spinal cord injuries are often devastating for our patients. What are some of the surgical options that are available for patients to regain function in their upper extremities? Peter C. Rhee, D.O., s ... Show More
17m 54s