#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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