For the millions who suffer with chronic daily back or neck pain, many wonder if a spinal injection will take away the pain. For some the answer may be yes, while for others it will not. Well then who will benefit and who will not? Often injections are performed for...
Many believe that an MRI is necessary to start treatment for back pain. This belief is not true. In fact, having an MRI can be more detrimental in the long-term. You may have read or heard that back pain is quite common. So common that about 80% of individuals will...
Did you know that the first 21 days are important in the treatment of back pain? It is within this time window that back pain responds best to treatment. It does not mean seeking care after 21 days will fail. It just means most respond best in that time window. And...
No one enjoys back pain, especially when it is chronic back pain. What exactly constitutes “chronic” back pain? The typical definition of chronic is anything over 6 weeks. This is often the time when people begin to seek care for their troubles. Many wait 6 weeks or...
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...
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...
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...