Can You Actually Trust Your Physical Therapist?

Who should you actually trust when you're looking for answers about chronic neck or back pain?

In this episode of The Spinal Truth, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down a growing problem in healthcare and social media: clinicians and influencers promoting products that may temporarily mask symptoms without addressing why you're hurting in the first place.

We talk about Icy Hot, topical pain relievers, TENS, massage, dry needling, chiropractic care, and other common treatments, and why temporary relief shouldn't automatically be confused with effective treatment.

More importantly, Dr. Slater explains the red flags he looks for when choosing a physical therapist, why he often prefers certified McKenzie (MDT) clinicians, how quickly you should expect to see meaningful improvement, and when it may be time to question whether your current treatment is actually working.

If you've tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, injections, medications, or other treatments and you're still hurting, this episode will help you ask better questions about what comes next.

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