Every year millions of individuals suffer the agony of sciatica. The sharp, shooting, radiating pain that travels down the back of their leg. For some the pain may begin in their back while for others it appears starting in their butt. Nearly half the time many cannot...
Back Pain
Do I need surgery for a pinched nerve
Those suffering from back and leg pain they may be wondering if they need surgery for a pinched nerve. Everyone with pain that people associate with a “nerve” assume it must be a pinched nerve. And while that may be the case, there are other reasonable explanations...
Back surgery increases chance for 2nd surgery
No one wants surgery, much less a 2nd one. So when considering the back it is ever more prudent to avoid that 1st surgery. Because statistics say that IF a person has a spine surgery they are likely to have a 2nd surgery within 10 years. Just let that sink in for a...
4 Ways to Prevent Back Pain from coming BACK
As you may have read earlier this month, 80% of people will experience back pain at some point during their life. Plus 90% of those who had back pain are likely to experience a 2nd episode. So with that in mind, wouldn’t you like to know the 4 ways to prevent back...
Tired of Back Pain
If you are like most, you are probably tired of back pain. After all, no one says yes, I enjoy back pain. BUT what are you willing to do to overcome it? Often people will try all sorts of things. Unfortunately, too many do not result in the desired outcome. Weeks or...
80% Chance of Back Pain
That is not a typo, data suggests that you have an 80% chance of back pain at some point in your life. This does not mean it will be severe or debilitating, only that you will likely have 1 or more days where your back is troublesome. The converse here is that you...
Numb and tingly hands (or feet)
Reports of numb and tingly hands or feet are common. Often these are not the only complaints of the individual. Typically, the person will also have complaints of spine or extremity pain or symptoms as well. It is important to determine the origin of the symptoms to...
Back Pain Got You Bent Over
For some folks with back pain, the feeling of being bent over is a real struggle. Being bent over could mean either leaning off to one side or the inability to stand tall. In these instances, many are unable to find any good position of comfort to relieve the pain....
Is Back Surgery Necessary?
Those long-suffering with back pain wonder if back surgery is their only hope. Having tried pain medication, massage, spinal adjustments, therapy, or even injections only to still be in pain. This is a very common story and one where surgery is not necessarily...
My Back Hurts to Walk
Are you someone whose back hurts to walk? Hurt to the point that you cannot walk unless bent over. Hurt to the point that you just don’t want to walk. Know that this is common issue for many individuals. Sitting tends to feel best for these individuals. In fact, the...
