Ep. 28 – What a Chiropractor Learned After Living With Real Back Pain | Dr. Eric Neufang

What happens when a spine expert becomes the patient?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Eric Neufang—a chiropractor who went from treating back pain to living through it. After a serious spine injury, two surgeries, and years of recovery, he came back stronger—and more empathetic than ever.Here’s what we talk about:→ What actually helped vs. what failed (including injections, narcotics, and surgery)→ The common myths patients believe about back pain—and the ones doctors still believe too→ Why many people rush to surgery too soon→ How core training and PEMF helped him avoid fusion→ The real-life difference between mechanical pain and nerve pain→ What Dr. Neufang wishes every patient and doctor understood about working togetherThis one’s honest, practical, and packed with insight—especially if you're struggling with back pain or work in spine care.