Roughly 80% of people will experience back pain during their life. 90% of those will deal with at least one additional episode. But there are some who deal with episodic back pain, meaning pain that comes and goes regularly. This type of pain will often impact daily...
Every day millions of people struggle with managing chronic back pain. Living with chronic back pain creates issues for many people. Daily, work, and recreational activities can become problematic (and painful). Not only that, but the mental stress and strain that...
If you have ever dealt with sciatica, then you know the horrible feeling. That sharp, radiating, burning pain that travels through your butt and down your leg. Maybe you have back pain as well, but maybe not. Popping pain killers, heat/ice, trying anything you can to...
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....