Rest is the worst thing for your back pain. Common advice from doctors can actually make your disc issues and sciatica worse by ignoring the power of specific movement to heal your spine. In episode 845 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with renowned lower back pain expert Grant Elliot about the real cause of flexion intolerant pain and how to build a bulletproof back. Grant explains why most treatments fail and shares simple, effective exercises and daily habits to strengthen your spine, improve mobility, and live pain free, even if you have scoliosis or a sedentary job. He provides clear, evidence based strategies for safe lifting, choosing the right mattress, and understanding why movement is the true medicine for long term spinal health.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Why General Doctors Give Bad Advice for Back Pain
1:15 - How a Cycling Injury Created a Back Pain Expert
3:05 - The Flaw in Traditional Chiropractic & PT Models
5:41 - Becoming the Expert He Never Had
6:33 - Why Your Doctor Shouldn't Give You Lifting Advice
8:16 - The #1 Myth: Why Resting Makes Back Pain WORSE
9:21 - What Is Flexion Intolerant Back Pain? (The Most Common Type)
10:50 - What’s Happening Inside Your Spine When It Hurts to Bend Over?
13:20 - Is Sitting Really That Bad For You? The Truth About Posture
14:42 - The Single Best Exercise to Reverse a Sedentary Lifestyle
17:14 - How Often Should You Take Movement Breaks? (A Simple Routine)
19:46 - The Myth of the "Perfect" Ergonomic Office Chair
21:00 - How to Choose the Best Mattress for Back Pain & Sleep Quality
22:50 - The Dangers of Fear-Mongering in Healthcare
25:26 - The Truth About Uneven Hips, Weak Core & Bad Posture
27:06 - Does Scoliosis Actually Cause Back Pain?
29:52 - Are Some Exercises Inherently Bad for Your Spine?
30:02 - How to Properly Prepare Your Body for Heavy Lifts
33:03 - Why You SHOULD Deadlift With a Rounded Back
36:46 - Who is the Typical Person That Needs Back Rehab?
37:35 - A Guide to Footwear: Are Barefoot Shoes Worth It?
40:44 - Is It Too Late for Adults to Benefit from Barefoot Shoes?
42:58 - A Day in the Life: An Expert's Daily Movement Routine
45:32 - How Long Should Your Warm-Up Really Be?
47:28 - The Worst Time of Day to Deadlift for Spine Safety
51:03 - Are Stem Cells & PRP Injections a Waste of Money?
54:04 - The 80/20 Rule for an Effective Pain Recovery Plan
55:45 - The Next Chapter: Restructuring the Business
57:10 - How Entrepreneurial Stress Physically Manifests in the Body
1:01:06 - The Addictive Drug of Passionate Work vs. Optimal Health
1:03:19 - Where to Find Grant & Get a Free Self-Diagnosis Training