The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But what do you do when exercising causes back pain instead of helping? This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from our clients. The doctor looks at their back and takes an X-ray. He or she only sees something like arthritis or degenerative disc disease. Surgery doesn’t make sense – so...
One of the most important things to get right when it comes to successfully resolving knee pain is to correctly identify the knee pain source. Is your knee pain actually due to a problem in your knee? Or is the root cause of your knee pain coming from somewhere else in your body? Rosedale, et al published a study in 2020 that revealed 43% of all isolated extremity...
A herniated disc can occur in any part of our spine. However, we often see it happening in the lower back. This condition has also been known as a bulging, protruding, or ruptured disc. 80% of people will experience lower back pain at one point in their life – and for some this may be from a herniated disc. Anyone can develop a herniated disc, but certain factors may increase that...
Four out of five people will experience a debilitating back pain and Sciatica episode at one point during their lives. Sometimes this looks like severe back pain that lasts a few days and eventually goes away on its own. But for some – especially those that have experienced more than one debilitating back pain episode over the course of their lifetime – they experience searing pain down their...
Approximately 500,000 Americans undergo back surgery to relieve their pain every year, and according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHTQ), this costs approximately $11 billion annually. But what if I told you that only 5% of people undergoing back surgery actually need it – and worse – for many folks the pain ends up coming back. The American Society of Anesthesiologists estimates that 20-40% of...
80% of the population suffers from what we call “non-specific low back pain”. Low back pain is typically chronic, comes out of nowhere, you have good days and bad days, and it’s not usually due to any recent or major accident or fall. If you’ve got back pain and you’re reading this – odds are pretty good that you suffer from non-specific low back pain. Research shows that exercise is the...
Now that the Holiday’s are behind us – many people start to shift their focus to New Year resolutions. According to statista.com – the three most popular New Year goals are: Doing more exercise and improving their fitness Losing weight Saving money Would you be surprised to know that if you are currently suffering from back pain – and you continue to ignore it – it could significantly...
If you google “Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions” – you’re sure to find “losing weight” as one of them. While I’m not a dietician or nutritionist, I know that the majority of weight loss has to do with what you eat. However, exercise plays a role too, and that I am an expert in. Exercise stimulates endorphins and makes you feel better all around. The better you feel,...
How Stress Leads to Pain People are dealing with more stress than ever right now and it’s impacting people in different ways. Many folks I speak with have been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions — and their bodies are reflecting that. Keep reading to learn how stress leads to pain. Stress impacts everything from your gut, to your immune system, to your mental health, to your musculoskeletal system. When...
We are in peak leaf-raking season right now in New England. Leaves are everywhere – and the daily sound of leaf blowers in my neighborhood has become somewhat meditative. I love Fall – but I don’t love raking leaves. And raking leaves is even worse when you’re suffering from back pain. The good news – it’s not as hard as you think to avoid back pain while doing this repetitive, monotonous...
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