Low back pain is ubiquitous, over 80% of people will experience it at some point in their life. And then 90% of that 80% will experience at least one additional episode. Given that no one enjoys low back pain, it might be worth taking steps to prevent it altogether....
Those with severe or long-standing back pain wonder if back surgery is their only option to get rid of the pain. Many will say they have tried everything and seen many different medical providers. Some follow all recommendations to a “T” while others merely go through...
Have you ever had back pain so severe you can’t stand up? Pain so severe that it literally prevents you from moving. This is a routine event affecting millions of people. Sometimes the pain comes out of nowhere. It just seems to strike with seemingly little movement....
Many with back pain wonder why back pain keeps coming back. The simplest explanation is that the issue was never properly addressed even though the pain many have lessened or gone away. This is likely true to some extent, but the issue runs deeper. Let’s explain. When...
Back pain affects 80% of people over their lifetime. Then 90% of those 80% of people will experience at least 1 recurrence. Each year according to reported data, the cost of back pain is over $50 Billion and growing. Clearly back pain is a major issue; one that...
For those suffering, getting control of chronic low back pain is challenging. Chronic low back pain is considered daily activity limiting pain for more than three months. Many complain about disruption to their sleep as well as participation in home, work, or...
For anyone suffering with back pain your goal should be to avoid low back surgery at all costs. While a person may be struggling with back and or back and leg pain, consideration of surgery should be the last resort. All other avenues of treatment should occur first....
When people hear the phrase bulging disc they become concerned. Many think shots or surgery are or will be necessary. What you should know is bulging discs are common and do not necessarily mean anything bad. If you are over 40, there is a good chance you have at...
Scoliosis is more common than people think. For those unfamiliar, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Often it will develop without a specific cause. Many wonder if there is anything they can do about it. The answer to is it depends. There are many questions and...
Have you ever felt like you were unable to stand tall? Either that you could not stand straight up or were leaning off to one side. These are common issues people with back pain may experience. For some these issues tend to be episodic. And when these issues occur,...