What If Your Spine Surgery Wasn't Necessary? with Dr. Betsy Grunch (Ep 166) скачать в хорошем качестве

What If Your Spine Surgery Wasn't Necessary? with Dr. Betsy Grunch (Ep 166)

In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by neurosurgeon and social media educator Dr. Betsy Grunch to tackle complex questions around spine health, chronic pain, and the unique challenges faced by people with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Together, they explore why “normal” MRIs don’t always tell the whole story, when surgery is (and isn’t) the right option, and how the healthcare system sometimes overlooks the needs of patients living with invisible or misunderstood conditions. Dr. Grunch shares what she’s seeing in the OR, what she’s hearing from patients online, and how she’s trying to change the narrative, one compassionate conversation at a time. Takeaways Dr. Grunch explains how patients can feel intense pain even when imaging appears "normal"—and why that doesn't mean the pain isn’t real. Learn why people with EDS or joint instability may need a different approach—and what surgeons should know before operating. Dr. Grunch talks about the importance of timing, accurate diagnosis, and avoiding unnecessary procedures when conservative options could work. From TikTok DMs to comment sections, Dr. Grunch shares how social media is reshaping her perspective on what patients need. Through open communication and education, Dr. Grunch offers a refreshing take on how specialists can avoid bias and embrace curiosity. References: Ep 137: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/si... Want more Dr. Betsy Grunch? https://www.x.com/ladyspinedoc   / ladyspinedoc     / ladyspinedoc      / @ladyspinedoc     / drgrunch     / ladyspinedoc   Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube:    / @bendybodiespodcast   Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠   Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / bendybodiespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / bluesteinlinda⁠⁠⁠⁠   LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠   Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobi... Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hyp... Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Chiropractic Challenges 00:35 Welcome to Bendy Bodies Podcast 00:50 Meet Dr. Betsy Grunch 01:13 Understanding Imaging and Symptoms 01:32 Dr. Grunch's Expertise and Online Presence 03:56 Challenges in Diagnosing Connective Tissue Disorders 05:03 Dynamic Imaging and Patient Evaluation 10:22 Surgical Considerations for EDS Patients 20:57 Non-Surgical Treatments and Patient Trust 24:38 Insurance Challenges in Treatment 25:39 Break and Bendy Bodies Boutique 26:46 Scoliosis and Other Surgeries 33:53 Chiropractic Care for Connective Tissue Disorders 37:43 Discussing Bone Grafting Options 39:27 Preoperative Tips for Better Fusion Outcomes 43:25 The Role of GLP-1 Medications 48:07 Understanding Tarlov Cysts and Cauda Equina Syndrome 54:53 Arachnoiditis: Causes and Challenges 58:00 Tethered Cord Syndrome and CSF Leaks 01:00:57 Hypermobility Hack: Strengthening Before Stretching 01:03:44 Final Thoughts and Projects 01:06:41 Podcast Outro and Resources