ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Physio4U Podcast! I’m Girish Srinivasan, your go-to physio and spine translator — and today, I’m here to bust one of the biggest myths in back pain:
Discs don’t slip.
That’s right. Despite what you may have heard from your gym buddy, your grandma, or even a well-meaning healthcare professional, your spinal discs are not jelly donuts waiting to pop.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what spinal discs really are, how strong they actually can be, what it means when imaging shows a bulge or herniation — and most importantly, how language and fear play a major role in your recovery.
🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What spinal discs are really made of (and how tough they are)
- Why “slipped disc” is misleading and harmful language
- What it means if your MRI shows disc bulges or degeneration
- The surprising truth: most people have disc changes without pain
- How fear-based terms increase pain perception and reduce recovery
- How to shift your mindset from fragility to strength
- Why you are stronger and more resilient than you think
📍 Based in Edmonton? Physio4U is proudly part of both Instep Physiotherapy and Synaptic Integrated Health, with 13+ clinics here to help you recover without fear — and with facts.
📝 For more recovery-focused insights, check out our latest blog posts:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): What It Is and How It Works
Hamstring Injury Explained: From Pull to Power
When the Body Heals but You Still Don’t Feel Right—What NeuroCatch® Can Show Us
