The Truth About Back Pain - Top Myths Proven Wrong

What if I told you that much of what you know about back pain is completely wrong? Today, we’re uncovering the truth behind the top 7 myths about back pain. These myths not only prevent you from effectively managing your condition, but they also cause unnecessary worry and keep you from living an active life. Join me as we debunk these misconceptions and equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. It's time to take back control of your health.

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► ABOUT ME

Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.

► Disclaimer

My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.

[GreatWhite]

I had a fat cyst pressing on a nerve that caused me pain for 2 years.
The surgeon told me that that would not have been the problem.
I almost had major back surgery.
The cyst inflamed, and burst for some reason, after about 12 years, and the pain went away.
Another knee specialist told me something ridiculous about my knee.
Always get more than 1 opinion, and avoid "experts" as much as possible.

[ckdude]

Hi doc. Have you had any success with prp injections and low back pain/disc issues? thanks for the video!

[karynbanksley]

Often times, back pain and joint pain indicate that bones are out of alignment and pinching nerves, and this can be quickly remedied by a visit to a good chiropractor. Not all of them are good though.

[chaitanyareddy]

Hi Jeffrey. Im a Orthopaedic surgeon from india. I follow ur videos regularly and its really informative. I have a doubt regarding PRP injection, post to injection can we give bosewelia extract for pain releif as we cannot give NSAIDS. Whats ur suggestion on this.

Thank you