The Annals of Internal Medicine published a study investigating massage therapy compared to medical care for chronic back Pain. Low back pain can affect up to 80% of the population. When a doctor treats low back pain, the main goal is to decrease the pain and help the individual return to their usual activities. Those […]
Back Pain
Sciatica Definition and the Best Treatment
Back pain is the most common disorder seen by chiropractic physicians, comprising of up to 70% of presenting patients. A substantial number of those patients have sciatica… the popular definition of sciatica is “pain radiating into the back of the leg”. Costing billions of dollars to treat every year, sciatica is also a major cost […]
Imaging Tests for Low Back Pain- Is It Necessary?
It would seem that imaging tests, such as x rays, CT, or MRI, would be a great idea for severe low back pain. Wouldn’t having a picture of the painful area of your back reveal a back pain cause to be treated? Yet there are several reasons why imaging tests for low back pain may not […]
Ruptured Disc- The Best Treatment
The pain from a ruptured disc can be very scary. The victim feels loss of control of their life and fears for the future. (“Will my back ever be right again?”) (“Ain’t nobody got time for that!”) A ruptured disc can occur following a lift, fall, slip or other injury. However, many ruptures that I […]
Are You Getting Evidence-based Back Pain Treatment?
A lot of people are confused about what to do when confronted with an episode of low back pain. Unfortunately, that confusion also extends into the healthcare system, such that some patients don’t get effective, evidence-based back pain treatment. As scientists find the most effective treatments for spine problems, other researchers aggregate that information to form […]
Smoking Worsens Back Pain, Quitting Helps
Smoking can literally be a pain in the back. Over the years, research into the association between smoking and low back pain has indicated that smoking worsens back pain, spine degeneration, and long term back health. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in December 2012, found that smokers were far […]
What Conditions Do Chiropractors Treat?
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, who may be suffering from a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well-known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches…particularly with their highly skilled spinal manipulations or chiropractic adjustments.
4 Myths of Pediatric Chiropractic- Chiropractic for Babies and Children
Sharp opinions, questions, and myths surround the topic of chiropractic care for infants, children, and adolescents. The facts are that: 1. Children from infancy to adolescence may have significant spine, joint, and developmental disorders. 2. The best medical evidence supports chiropractic care for a range of joint and spine problems at every stage of life. 3. Through a […]
Facts About Chiropractic Treatment and Prevention of Back Pain
Although chiropractic treatment is helpful for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.1 A few interesting facts about back pain: One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.2 Back […]
Fish Oil is a Better Option Than NSAID for Back or Neck Pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used and well-known to be effective for both acute and chronic nonspecific back and neck pain. Unfortunately, extreme complications including gastric ulcers, bleeding, heart attack, and deaths are associated with their use. The omega-3 essential fatty acid found in fish oil is an excellent alternative with fewer side effects. It […]