Sciatica is the general term used by many to describe back pain and associated back of the leg pain. Often it is described in terms of pain radiating either above or below the knee. But what is really going on here? Well the term itself is rather broad and encompasses...
Chronic Back Pain
Top 3 Reasons to See a PT for those Aches or Pains
If you are like most people, you will wait and see if your ache or pain gets better. Count me as one of them and I am a PT. The difference is, my education and profession give me a slight heads up on which issues I can work through more easily and others that I may...
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 this region as painful. To better understand where the pain is coming from,...
Why Early Care For Back Pain Leads To Better Results
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 back pain can lead to better and faster results. As you...
My Back Pain Won’t Go Away – Should I Have Surgery?
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 you know, many of those...
The 5 Keys to Safe Lifting (Even if You Have Back Pain)
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 a toddler to not lift them up. Regardless of how much pain they may have they...
A Bulging or Herniated Disc Does NOT Mean Surgery is Necessary
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 surgery is necessary for this issue. Here is the deal…everything you...
“Degenerative Disk Disease” Is Just Normal Aging
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 function. What you SHOULD KNOW is that if you live beyond 35 yrs of...
The #1 Thing to REDUCE Back Pain Today
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Â Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn’t it time to do something about it? The #1 Question asked is, how...
Sitting is NOT the Answer for Spinal Stenosis
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 pain, leg pain, or nothing at all. What determines...
