Have you ever woken with excruciating back pain getting out of bed? This is a common statement made. In many instances people will say they did nothing other than get out of bed the same way they do every day. But there is often more to the story. More to the story?...
Back Pain
Numbness and Tingling in the Legs
Is there anything that can be done for this numbness and tingling in the legs? The answer to this question will depend on exactly what the source or cause of the symptoms is. Some issues will be more amenable to treatment. Let me explain the potential causes and...
Bending backwards for back pain relief
Have you ever felt like bending backwards for back pain relief was the thing to do? At times bending backwards absolutely can be pain relieving, but not always. Back pain is a major epidemic in this country. Everyday millions of people suffer from back pain. Work is...
Can’t sleep due to back pain
Many people feel they can’t sleep due to back pain. It is a rather common complaint for those suffering. Often people question whether the issue is their mattress. This leads to many spending thousands of dollars trying to solve their problem by buying a new mattress....
Bulging and Herniated Discs are Common
Bulging and herniated discs are common, and most do not require surgical intervention. This statement may be a shock to many reading, but data suggests this to be true. What if I told you that about 50% of people over the age of 40 have at least one bulging disc. Then...
Surgery, the last resort for back pain
Surgery for back pain should always be the last resort. No one should ever rush into a surgery (unless a medical emergency) as there is no going back from the procedure. Once a person’s normal anatomy is changed, it will never be the same again. While one problem may...
Living with Back Pain
Living with back pain is something millions of people do every single day. You may have previously read the stat that 4 in 5 people will deal with back pain at some point. And then 90% of those will experience multiple episodes. Thus, statistics suggest people need to...
Why Does Back Pain Keeps Coming Back?
For those with chronic back troubles many wonder why back pain keeps coming back? It is a great question and one with a not so simple answer. Let’s begin with a little bit of background here. Based on statistics a person has an 80% chance of back pain at any point in...
What does Degenerative Disc Disease mean for me being active?
Middle aged people with back pain often want to know what does having Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) mean for them being active? The answer really should be very little but often is more of an it depends situation. So let me explain further. Degenerative disc disease...
Spinal Stenosis Slowing You Down
Do you feel that spinal stenosis slowing you down? Do you experience pain or numbness and tingling with standing and walking that is relieved rapidly upon sitting? Is it hard to walk any distance at all now? Do you feel you can only walk if you are hunched over? If...
