It seems like just about everyone has woken up stiff, sore, or achy from time to time.

But what’s at the root of all this back pain? And what steps can YOU take right now to prevent an achy back?

Well, I don’t know anyone better to talk about this subject than today’s guest.

Dr. Vijay Vad has spent his entire career helping tens of thousands of patients overcome their back pain — most of them WITHOUT expensive and dangerous surgery.

On this episode, Dr. Vad will share some simple tips for reducing your back soreness today, the serious dangers of over-the-counter painkillers (and what you should try instead), and the simple foods he says will help you eliminate your back pain once and for all.

So if you’re one of the 80% of American adults suffering with back pain or you know someone who is, I urge you to tune in to this episode. It could be a real life-changer for you AND your loved ones.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

• The “upside down” method that spared a patient from costly, invasive surgery (4:20)
• 3 steps you should take BEFORE you reach for the painkillers (7:30)
• The widely-available drug for back pain you used to need a PRESCRIPTION to get (even though it’s still just as dangerous today!) (10:30)
• How food can cause serious back pain (14:15)
• Why Dr. Vad calls this common practice “the new tobacco” (19:35)
• The “30 minute rule” for preventing back injuries (even on a long flight!) (21:00)
• How a single workplace intervention can dramatically improve your quality of life (22:30)
• My “under a dollar” office solution for reducing back pain (26:05)
• Why some of my patients were able to CANCEL their back surgeries (29:05)
• The common kitchen spice that has the painkilling effect of some over-the-counter drugs — but WITHOUT the side effects (30:30)
• The 5-minute nightly ritual that can have a profound impact on back pain (and even help with depression) (33:05)
• 3 “food rules” for reducing back pain — and the one cooking oil you MUST swap out today (34:40)
• Two drinks you should be drinking more of — even if you’re fasting (39:00)

Mentioned on this episode:

BackRX 

Dr. Vijay Vad (official website)

The Hospital for Special Surgery

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