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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
For individuals with pain running through the butt and down the back of the leg many wonder whether that is sciatic pain or something else. Often any pain in the butt or back of the leg is often reported as sciatica, but is it really? The answer is no but let’s go...
Statistics tells us 80% of people will suffer with back pain at some point in their life. Data also suggests 90% of that 80% will have at least one recurrence. No one ever said back pain is fun. Each and every person wants it to go away…FAST. Why then do so many...