Think about the last time you hurt your back. Did you stop moving? Avoid bending over? Worry that one wrong move might make everything worse? What if those instincts are exactly what's keeping you in pain? According to a 2023 study in The Lancet Rheumatology, low back pain affected 619 million people worldwide in 2020, and that number is projected to reach 843 million by 2050. Many of them will be sent for an MRI, shown a disc bulge, and told surgery is the answer. My guest today, Dr. Grant Elliott, says that for most people, it isn't. Grant's own back pain ended his competitive mountain biking career and led him to become a chiropractor. Today, he runs RehabFix, one of the largest online back pain programs in the world. We talk about why so many people are overimaged, the few warning signs that actually call for an MRI, and why he tells patients to "kiss the pain" instead of pushing through it. "Just know that your body is strong and resilient. It was made to adapt." ~ Dr. Grant Elliott Enjoying Live Beyond the Norms? Leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify, send us a quick screenshot, and we'll thank you with 50% off olive oil and free shipping. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned: Global, Regional, and National Burden of Low Back Pain, 1990–2020 (The Lancet Rheumatology, 2023) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37273833/ An Assessment of Nonoperative Management Strategies in a Herniated Lumbar Disc Population (Global Spine Journal, 2020) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32677528/ Maigne Syndrome: A Potentially Treatable Yet Underdiagnosed Cause of Low Back Pain (2022) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151827/ Torque Release Technique - https://www.torquerelease.com/ About Dr. Grant Elliott: Dr. Grant Elliott is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and the founder of RehabFix, an online program that helps people around the world overcome low back pain, disc herniations, and sciatica without surgery. Raised in Carmel, Indiana, he was a competitive cross-country mountain bike racer until low back pain cut his racing career short. A movement-focused chiropractor he met at the gym inspired him to pursue chiropractic, and he began sharing rehab content online while still in school. He graduated with more than 100,000 followers, opened his practice in Tampa in January 2020, and moved his care online when COVID hit, growing RehabFix into a 15-person team. Today, he has close to a million followers on YouTube and TikTok and 1.4 million on Instagram. Connect with Dr. Grant Elliott: - Website: https://www.therehabfix.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehabfix/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rehabfix - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rehabfix - Free assessment video: Message the word "podcast" to @rehabfix on Instagram Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.
