BACK PAIN: The 6 Treatments We Do NOT Recommend (and What Actually Helps)

Most people with back pain get told to do things that don’t actually help—and sometimes make things worse. In this episode, Jason Young, DC, and Kathy Lynch, DPT, break down the six treatments they would NOT recommend for back pain: Tylenol, muscle relaxers, early imaging, ice, opioids, and the fan-favorite bad idea… bed rest.You’ll also hear the simple, evidence-based things that actually help: staying active, using heat, getting checked when pain doesn’t improve, and keeping a positive mindset.Plus, our weekly game—Back Attack Trivia—where pop culture meets spinal puns.If you want to feel better about feeling better, this one’s for you.