You Can’t Fix Low Back Pain If You Only Treat the Spine

You Can’t Fix Low Back Pain If You Only Treat the SpineLow back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy—but are we asking the wrong questions? In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution, Dr. Elizabeth Lane, PT, DPT, a low back pain specialist and faculty member at the University of Utah, shares her approach to helping patients reclaim their lives.Elizabeth explains why pain is less of a diagnosis and more of a check engine light, signaling us to look at the bigger picture: sleep, stress, movement, and lifestyle. She dives into the top three factors that truly change outcomes for patients, reminding us that the body is adaptable, resilient, and capable of more than we give it credit for.Instead of labeling people by what’s “wrong,” Elizabeth challenges us to focus on how we can help—and how shifting our perspective not only heals pain, but also inspires the next generation of PTs to deliver better care.