Health is talked about more than ever, yet what often gets lost is a clear, meaningful understanding of how we can truly elevate our lives. The Upgrade is a program that goes beyond surface-level wellness to connects credible science with the deeper questions of what it means to live well. Sometimes it’s hidden in daily habits, sometimes in culture, sometimes in the science no one’s talking about. Wherever it is, we bring it to light—so you can rise a little higher, every day.
Why Your Back Pain Never Goes Away
Oct 6, 2026
Why can pain persist long after the injury that caused it has healed? This episode explores what pain really is, how your brain determines when you feel it, and how something as simple as the wording in an MRI report can influence your recovery. Along the way, we examine a construction-site injury that surprised ER doctors, a sham knee surgery that proved as effective as the real procedure, and a therapy that left two-thirds of patients with chronic back pain pain-free. This video is for educational purposes only. If you have a fracture, infection, or nerve compression, please see a clinician.
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About the show
Health is talked about more than ever, yet what often gets lost is a clear, meaningful understanding of how we can truly elevate our lives. The Upgrade is a program that goes beyond surface-level wellness to connects credible science with the deeper questions of what it means to live well. Sometimes it’s hidden in daily habits, sometimes in culture, sometimes in the science no one’s talking about. Wherever it is, we bring it to light—so you can rise a little higher, every day.
About Health Is Talked About More Than Ever, Yet What Often Gets Lost Is A Clear, Meaningful Understanding Of How We Can Truly Elevate Our Lives. The Upgrade Is A Program That Goes Beyond Surface-level Wellness To Connects Credible Science With The Deeper Questions Of What It Means To Live Well. Sometimes It’s Hidden In Daily Habits, Sometimes In Culture, Sometimes In The Science No One’s Talking About. Wherever It Is, We Bring It To Light—so You Can Rise A Little Higher, Every Day.
Makai Allbert is a health journalist with a background in biomedical science and classical humanities. His work connects scientific research with the wisdom of ancient traditions, offering a perspective that is both rigorous and deeply human. As host of The Upgrade, he invites audiences to explore the ideas and practices that best help us elevate our health, our thinking, and our way of being.
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