Is My SIJ Causing My Pain?
The SIJ or sacroiliac joint is commonly believed to cause many individuals pain but is it really the source? This is the first question I ask myself when any individual says this or points to…
The SIJ or sacroiliac joint is commonly believed to cause many individuals pain but is it really the source? This is the first question I ask myself when any individual says this or points to…
Has back pain got you down?…Keeping you from enjoying the activities you want to enjoy?...Preventing you from working due to the pain? Disrupting your sleep? If so, then read on to learn how early care…
For those long-suffering with back pain and haven't found relief, some may consider spine surgery. Often individuals think surgery must be the option because they were told their x-ray or MRI showed some "abnormality." Did…
When someone has back pain, simple tasks such as bending to tie ones shoes or even picking up a bag of groceries can be difficult (or painful). Imagine telling a new mom or mom/grandma with…
Contrary to the belief of many, having a bulging or herniated disc does not mean surgery is necessary. But how can that be when many say otherwise? My surgeon, my neighbor, the internet all say…
Many of you out there with back pain may have been told you have "degenerative disk disease". It is explained to you as a bad thing....like you are doomed to pain and an inability to…
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…
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…
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…
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