#65. Low Back Pain: Should You See a Doctor or Physical Therapist First?

#65. Low Back Pain: Should You See a Doctor or Physical Therapist First?

Low back pain affects millions of people — and the healthcare industry makes billions treating it. But what if most of that treatment is unnecessary, or even making things worse?

In this episode, Dr. Clayton Dir, DPT breaks down the fundamentals of low back pain: what actually causes it, why the conventional medical approach often fails patients, and what the evidence really says about the best path to recovery.

You'll learn:

  • Why an MRI is usually not the right first step — and how unnecessary imaging can actually increase your risk of chronic pain
  • The hidden costs of over-medicalization, including fear, catastrophizing, and expensive procedures that don't deliver results
  • Why a physical therapist — not a physician or specialist — should be your first call when back pain strikes
  • Simple, actionable strategies to take control of your recovery starting today

If you've been dealing with low back pain and feel like nothing is working, this episode will change how you think about your treatment — and give you a clear place to start.

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#82. Menopause struggles? How to train and eat right with the correct guidance ft. Hanna Rosov

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#81. IT band pain? How to heal outer knee pain with the correct approach

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#80. The 8 Most Commonly Taught Topics from a Doctor of Physical Therapy

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#79. Why Women Lose Strength, Muscle, and Mobility in Menopause — and how to fight back ft. Madi Jenkins (Re-Run)

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The medical system rarely has a good answer for what menopause does to your muscles, joints, and bones. Madi Jenkins does.In the episode 79, Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT sits down with Madi Jenkins — powe...

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#78. The Longest Study in Human History Found the #1 Key to Longevity — It's Not What You Think

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#77. Heel Pain: Why Injections, Orthotics & Stretching Aren't Fixing It | Plantar Fasciitis Myths Debunked with Dr. Allison Bullinger PT, DPT

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If you've had heel pain for months — or years — and nothing has worked, this episode might explain why.Here's a stat that surprises almost everyone: only about 5% of people who walk into the clinic co...

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#76. Insurance Denied $400,000 in Care — A Healthcare CEO Explains How the System Really Works

#76. Insurance Denied $400,000 in Care — A Healthcare CEO Explains How the System Really Works

What happens when insurance denies over $400,000 in medical care? And who actually benefits when your claim gets rejected?In this episode of Heal Without Harm, Dr. Clayton Dir PT, DPT sits down with K...

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#75. Before You Schedule Shoulder Surgery — Listen to This

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