EP 240: Is Sitting the New Smoking? Back Pain, Surgery Myths & What Actually Fixes It
Kira Roe is a chiropractor who graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 2024. She currently practices in Florida, where she focuses on pregnancy and pediatric care and enjoys working with young athletes to help them stay healthy and active. Kira takes a whole-body approach to care, recognizing that true healing happens when every system of the body is considered. She is passionate about identifying and addressing the root cause of issues rather than simply treating symptoms, helping her patients achieve lasting wellness and optimal performance. WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Is sitting really "the new smoking"? The impact of sedentary lifestyles on back pain and metabolic health
Why being sedentary is one of the biggest drivers of chronic pain
How strength training and athleticism protect you from injury
Why avoiding movement actually makes back pain worse
The truth about chiropractic adjustments, nothing is being "put back in place"
How building muscle improves chronic low back pain
When back surgery is necessary and when it might not be
TRT in men: benefits, risks, and when testosterone replacement may be harming you
Peptides and musculoskeletal recovery, hype vs reality
The pressure on healthcare providers to sacrifice their own health
Chiropractic care during pregnancy: what to look for in a provider
Adjustments to avoid during pregnancy, including labor-inducing techniques
Can chiropractic help with uterine positioning and pelvic alignment?
