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...
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...
For those suffering with sciatica, daily activities can be quite a painful chore. That sharp, shooting pain in the back of their leg can really shut a person down. Many with sciatica will limit or even avoid many necessary daily tasks due to pain. Sciatica by...
The question “will this back pain ever go away” is a common one of those suffering with back pain. In general, most back pain will resolve within a few weeks, but for those where is does not go away quickly this concern is greater. Did you know that fear and anxiety...
Has the phrase “I am afraid to bend down because of my back” ever entered your mind? If it has, know that you are far from alone. One of the most common beliefs of those with back pain is that bending down is a problem. Not only that but once a person has previously...
Have you ever heard someone tell you my back is “out” or told your back is “out” of place? If so, you are not alone. It is unfortunately common for those in the medical community to tell patients that their back is “out”. The words though carry a strong belief and...
Who should I see 1st for my back pain is an excellent question. It is one thought about by many as each year millions suffer with a new episode of back pain. Often people’s 1st inclination is to check out Dr. Google. Only problem is, there is so much out there, it is...
It is a common occurrence that people find stretching doesn’t help their back pain. Why is it that stretching doesn’t always work? Well, for one stretching just doesn’t work for everyone. There is no one size fits all approach to treating back pain. And the lack...