In this episode of Heal Without Harm, physical therapist Dr. Clayton Dir breaks down four simple but powerful longevity tests that reveal far more than your latest lab report. From carrying your body weight to hanging from a bar, testing your VO2 tolerance, and getting off the floor without using your hands, you’ll discover how these abilities predict independence, resilience, and quality of life as you age. Most people are shocked by which test exposes their biggest weak spot—and what that says about their future health.

• Why grip strength is tied to mortality and hidden health risks

• The sit‑to‑rise test that can “steal” years from your life

• How to turn failed tests into a roadmap to a stronger, longer healthspan

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Thinking about getting an MRI because nothing is improving? In this episode, I break down why pain often persists after a bad diagnosis—and how getting a second PT opinion can finally give you real answers. Learn what to do when PT isn’t working, how to avoid unnecessary MRIs, and how the right physical therapist can identify the true cause of your pain and help you heal faster.==

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Dr. Clayton Dir DPT (The Doc Dir)

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Struggling with neck pain, shoulder tension, or headaches that keep coming back — no matter how much you stretch, massage, or take meds? This episode breaks down the real root causes doctors often miss… and the simple fixes that finally bring relief.

You’ll learn:

• 🤕 Why neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches are usually the SAME problem

• 💪 The #1 muscle group almost everyone with pain here is missing

• 🎯 The most common misdiagnoses that keep people stuck

• 🧩 How weak shoulder blades secretly overload your neck

• 📱 The posture mistake causing daily tension (and how to reset it in 10 seconds)

• 🚫 Why stretching alone doesn’t work — and what does

• ⚕️ When it’s time to see a PT first instead of your doctor

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👉 “How to fix neck pain”
👉 “Why do I keep getting headaches?”
👉 “Shoulder tension relief”
👉 “Neck pain causes”
👉 “Headaches starting in the neck”

…this episode gives you clear, root-cause solutions you can start today.

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Dr. Clayton Dir DPT (The Doc Dir)

Main Page - ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheDocDir.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <--- Neck Guide!!!

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