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...
As you may have read earlier this month, 80% of people will experience back pain at some point during their life. Plus 90% of those who had back pain are likely to experience a 2nd episode. So with that in mind, wouldn’t you like to know the 4 ways to prevent back...
If you are like most, you are probably tired of back pain. After all, no one says yes, I enjoy back pain. BUT what are you willing to do to overcome it? Often people will try all sorts of things. Unfortunately, too many do not result in the desired outcome. Weeks or...
That is not a typo, data suggests that you have an 80% chance of back pain at some point in your life. This does not mean it will be severe or debilitating, only that you will likely have 1 or more days where your back is troublesome. The converse here is that you...
What if…you could exercise without pain? How great would that be? To have pain no longer be an excuse you use to avoid exercise. This is an idea, a wish held by millions of people each and every day. So why is it that more people are unable to exercise without pain?...
Reports of numb and tingly hands or feet are common. Often these are not the only complaints of the individual. Typically, the person will also have complaints of spine or extremity pain or symptoms as well. It is important to determine the origin of the symptoms to...
Shoulder pain sleeping at night is a common struggle for individuals. Routinely people prefer sleeping on the shoulder which happens to be the one hurting them. These folks will toss and turn for weeks on end just hoping for the pain to go away. Unfortunately, that...
Whiplash is a common event after motor vehicle accidents. What many do not realize is that the same type of injury can occur from falls or sporting hits. The result of the head/neck violently moving in one direction only to the snap back the other way routinely causes...
Neck pain is estimated to impact 1 in 3 people every year. In most cases it will come and go quickly. However, for others it can last and be debilitating. Why is it that some folks suffer with lingering pain more than others? That is a great question and the Top 5...
People with neck pain will search high and low for solutions, but there are 3 key things you might be doing to make your neck pain worse. 1. Avoiding all movement and activity that (might) cause pain or discomfort. When someone is in pain, a common response is to...