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If you’re dealing with chronic back pain, sciatica, or disc herniations—this episode is a must-watch.

Co-Founders Andrew Dettelbach and Cameron Borch break down the 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Back Pain Recovery based on thousands of case studies and real client results from around the world.

Whether you’ve been told to rest, take medication, wear a brace, or even consider surgery… this conversation offers a fresh, empowering perspective rooted in movement, education, and long-term healing.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

Why icing might actually make your pain worse

When rest becomes the enemy of recovery

The truth about pain medication and opioid overuse

When surgery is necessary—and when it's not

How "perfect posture" may be hurting more than helping

The massive mistake of relying only on passive treatments like massage and adjustments

Why braces and orthotics may be a crutch, not a cure

🧠 Featured Topics:
Chronic back pain relief

Sciatica solutions

Disc herniation recovery

Posture myths debunked

Movement vs. medication

Passive treatments vs. active rehab

Bracing and orthotics in recovery

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00:00 Intro: What This Episode is All About
01:05 DO or DON'T? Icing for Back Pain
03:45 The Problem with Long-Term Rest
07:50 The Rest Trap: How It Makes You Weaker
08:30 Medications: Temporary Help or Long-Term Harm?
10:45 Opioids, Over-the-Counter, and Dependency Risks
12:00 Andrew’s Story: Cortisone Injections & Regret
14:50 Can Pain Meds Prevent You from Learning?
15:30 Surgery: When It’s Needed—and When It’s Not
17:00 Red Flags That DO Warrant Surgery
18:45 Why So Many Are Told They “Need” Surgery
22:00 Movement over Medicine: Rehab Isn’t Optional Post-Surgery
24:00 Perfect Posture: Myth or Must?
28:00 Strength Through Relaxation, Not Rigidity
32:00 Real-Life Examples: Pro Athletes and Posture Myths
35:00 Movement Patterns and Injury Risk
36:30 Load Management: The Real Key to Safe Training
38:00 Passive Treatments: Are They Helping or Hindering?
41:15 The Role of Sleep, Food, and Mindset in Recovery
42:45 Chiropractic, Massage, and Losing Your Agency
45:00 Education and Empowerment in Whealth’s Approach
48:00 What About Orthotics and Flat Feet?
50:00 Cam’s Story: Wearing a Back Brace Felt Demoralizing
53:15 Final Thoughts: Your Recovery is Nuanced and Possible
54:00 How to Learn More & Connect with Whealth