The Spinal Truth

Chronic Pain: Why Nothing Has Worked for You Yet

If you've been told your chronic pain is something you just have to live with, this episode is for you. Dr. Caleb Slater explains why so many people stay stuck in chronic pain for years, why pain management often fails to address the real problem, and how the spine is often missed as a major driver of symptoms. He also shares his own 27-year chronic pain story and what finally helped him break the cycle.

Why Stretching Isn't Fixing Your Pain (And What Actually Works)

Does stretching really fix pain… or just make it feel better for a few minutes? In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater explains why stretching is often overused in physical therapy, why it usually fails as actual treatment, and what the body often needs instead: active contraction, spinal mobility, and strength through range. If you've been stretching for weeks, months, or years without real relief, this episode is for you.

Why Chronic Neck Pain Treatments Fail (And What Actually Works)

Why do so many people still have neck pain after pills, PT, chiropractic care, injections, or even surgery? In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater explains why most chronic neck pain treatment is just symptom management—not true treatment. He breaks down the role of posture, thoracic spine mobility, strengthening, imaging myths, and why lasting relief usually requires restoring movement and strength instead of just numbing pain.

20 Years of Colitis, Off Humira, and Finally Healing? Bob's Update

What happens when someone diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for 20 years goes off Humira and starts addressing the spine instead? In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater sits down with returning guest Bob Seiden to talk about his latest update: improved colonoscopy results, fewer symptoms, better food tolerance, and what happened when stress, travel, and stopping his exercises caused symptoms to creep back in again.

The Health Lies You've Been Told: Why Your Diagnosis Might Be Wrong

Flat feet. Bone spurs. Degenerative disc disease. Bursitis. Arthritis. Scoliosis. In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down some of the most common health myths and misdiagnoses people hear every day—and explains why the real source of pain is often being missed. This episode could completely change how you think about back pain, nerve pain, joint pain, and "wear and tear" diagnoses.