Do I Actually Need Back Surgery — Or Is There Another Way | Episode 273

Event: Before You Try Anything Else for Your Back — Come to This First Our next event is happening on Aug 20th at 6 pm at mPower Physical Therapy in Dallas. We can get virtual links for you if you do not live in the DFW area. Sign up here to save your spot: https://info.mpower-pt.com/Back-pain-masterclass Do I Actually Need Back Surgery — Or Is There Another Way? He was lying on the operating room table. When the nurse asked how his pain was — he said zero. He got up and walked out. Six visits later at our clinic, he was pain free and never looked back. In this podcast, Dr. Stefani Crowley (MSPT, Dip. MDT) breaks down one of the most important questions people with chronic back pain face: Do I actually need surgery — or has no one properly assessed what's really going on? What you'll learn: ✅ What the Lancet and major clinical guidelines actually say about back surgery as first-line care ✅ Why back pain keeps coming back — even after treatment ✅ The difference between managing pain and fixing the mechanical source ✅ What a "directional preference" is — and why finding it can change everything ✅ Why the McKenzie Method gets results when standard PT hasn't lasted ✅ The one question to ask yourself about your pain right now This podcast is based on principles from the McKenzie Institute of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) and supported by published research from the Lancet, Spine Journal, and the McKenzie Institute International. FREE DOWNLOAD: Back Pain Report — 5 Top Tips to Relieve Back Pain https://www.mpower-pt.com/back-report/ Book a Discovery Visit at mPower Physical Therapy — East Dallas, TX https://www.mpower-pt.com/free-dv mPower Physical Therapy | Dallas, TX | 214-538-2559 | www.mpower-pt.com Follow mPower Physical Therapy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpowerphysicaltherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mPowerPhysicalTherapy Podcast: mPower Your Life: https://soundcloud.com/mpowerphysicaltherapy Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are experiencing serious neurological symptoms such as loss of bladder or bowel control, progressive leg weakness, or other red flag symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your care.