In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki engage in a medical mystery case, exploring the complexities of leptin resistance, the role of wellness influencers, and the misconceptions surrounding back pain. They analyze a quack watch article on back pain advice, discuss the importance of movement, and delve into a patient's presentation of extreme pain when swallowing in a young bodybuilder. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today New Stuff: Seminar Sign-up WheyRx Papers and Links: Quack Watch: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/bad-habits-back-spine-surgeons.html Case: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08432-9 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11395561 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11179451/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764046/ Timestamps: 01:47: Leptin Resistance 09:03 Quack Watch 26:00 Case Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at
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