Dr. Mark Moran welcomes his brothers Scott and Mike to discuss how people can empower themselves with knowledge to prevent pain and live healthier lives, with special focus on teachers facing health challenges.

• 63% of Texas teachers experience low back pain primarily due to poor ergonomics and extended periods of sitting or standing
• Teachers work an average of 54 hours weekly with less than half that time spent in school
• Becoming an "active participant" in health rather than a "passive recipient" is critical for preventing pain
• Scott Moran shares his personal journey of losing 30 pounds and eliminating pain through gradual exercise and yoga
• Like airplane oxygen masks, teachers must prioritize their own health before they can effectively help students
• Approximately 80% of Americans will experience back pain in their lifetime
• The Barricade device can reduce disc reherniation by 81% after discectomy surgery for patients with severe herniation
• 60% of American fourth graders aren't reading at grade level, with Texas projecting future prison construction based on third-grade reading scores
• Reading with children for just 15 minutes daily significantly improves outcomes

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