Roughly 80% of people will experience back pain during their life. 90% of those will deal with at least one additional episode. But there are some who deal with episodic back pain, meaning pain that comes and goes regularly. This type of pain will often impact daily...
Every day millions of people struggle with managing chronic back pain. Living with chronic back pain creates issues for many people. Daily, work, and recreational activities can become problematic (and painful). Not only that, but the mental stress and strain that...
Those with severe or long-standing back pain wonder if back surgery is their only option to get rid of the pain. Many will say they have tried everything and seen many different medical providers. Some follow all recommendations to a “T” while others merely go through...
Many with back pain wonder why back pain keeps coming back. The simplest explanation is that the issue was never properly addressed even though the pain many have lessened or gone away. This is likely true to some extent, but the issue runs deeper. Let’s explain. When...
For those suffering, getting control of chronic low back pain is challenging. Chronic low back pain is considered daily activity limiting pain for more than three months. Many complain about disruption to their sleep as well as participation in home, work, or...
When people hear the phrase bulging disc they become concerned. Many think shots or surgery are or will be necessary. What you should know is bulging discs are common and do not necessarily mean anything bad. If you are over 40, there is a good chance you have at...
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...
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...
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...
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...