Guest EpisodeEpisode 203 · December 28, 2025

Chronic Back Pain? What ACTUALLY Helps Long-Term Recovery

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Enrolling our next cohort of Pain Practice OS soon - JOIN US! Most back pain improves – but how we guide recovery makes all the difference. In this part 2 conversation with Dr. Jim Eubanks, we dig into: First-line care for acute low back painWhy rest is often the worst adviceThe role (and limits) of hands-on careWhen and how pain procedures fit into a planClear guidance on when to refer to a physiatristNavigating complex cases that stall in recoveryFuture potential (and current pitfalls) of r...

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Enrolling our next cohort of Pain Practice OS soon -JOIN US!

Most back pain improves – buthowwe guide recovery makes all the difference.

In this part 2 conversation with Dr. Jim Eubanks, we dig into:

First-line care for acute low back pain
Why rest is often theworstadvice
The role (and limits) of hands-on care
When and how pain procedures fit into a plan
Clear guidance on when to refer to a physiatrist
Navigating complex cases that stall in recovery
Future potential (and current pitfalls) of regenerative medicine

This episode brings clarity and clinical confidence to some of the most debated decisions in spine care.

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About the Guest

Jim Eubanks

PM&R Physician

Dr. Eubanks is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). His clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive care of common and medically complex spine and musculoskeletal disorders using team-based rehabilitation, lifestyle medicine, patient education, non-surgical intervention

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