The #1 Thing to REDUCE Back Pain Today
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn't it…
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn't it…
Spinal Stenosis is a condition where the tube carrying the spinal cord becomes narrowed. This narrowing may happen with aging but can occur in middle age as well. Individuals with this condition may experience back…
Did you know that your hip could be causing your back pain? Or your hip pain could be the result of your back? The close relationship of the back and hip can sometimes make determining…
Back pain is the #1 musculoskeletal reason that patients seek medical care. This group of patients comprises the highest percentage of patients seen at a typical outpatient physical therapy clinic. The natural history of back…
Many of the patients who come to see me with spine (neck or back) problems in particular already had imaging. Most if not all come in saying "I have arthritis" or "I have degenerative or…
I feel it is important to write on spine surgery given all the publicity it has received in recent months. Two high profile sports figures have been in the news related to their issues with back…
I have been doing some reading lately after having discussions with people about whether exercise is helpful or harmful for those in pain. Do a search on Exercise and Pain and you will get back…
For those with back pain, be it chronic or new, the question of what to do is present? Do I rest, take medication, see a professional (but WHO?), rely on the advice of friends or…
I am always amazed at how doctors and patients alike feel physical therapy after spine surgery is optional. Sure, patients always have the choice, but why go through a major surgery not to do EVERYTHING you…
There has been a lot of media attention toward prescription pain medication lately. The focus has been on the unnecessary over-zealous prescription of opioids. The problem is not only the addiction they can cause, but…
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