Conservative treatments don’t always provide lasting relief for chronic pain. Learn why they sometimes fail, what it may mean for your condition, and when it may be time to explore additional treatment options
Living with chronic back pain can make even simple tasks difficult. Learn about effective non-opioid treatment options that focus on identifying the cause of your pain and creating a personalized care plan for lasting relief.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, it affects millions of individuals worldwide. As the quest for effective pain relief continues, many patients find themselves exploring both chiropractic care and interventional pain management as they look for answers. Understanding how these two approaches can complement each other … Read more
When 80% of people in the U.S. suffer from a sore back at some point in their lives, it can be easy to dismiss that pain as just a minor nuisance. If you can still move around and it’s not that bad, it must not be serious, right? In some cases, aches and pains are the result of age or maybe a vigorous weekend of physical activity. In the case of compression fracture symptoms, though, they might start mild and get worse if left untreated. Here’s how to know the difference.
Weight loss and exercise are wonderful ways to prevent back pain, but did you also know that healthy movement could reduce existing back pain? It’s true. Researchers at Stanford University found that overweight people who increased the amount of time they spent moving by just 20 minutes daily reduced their risk of back pain by 32%.
A chiropractor’s signature technique of treating low back pain is spinal manipulation, with the stereotypical popping noise that’s actually the sound of a gas bubble releasing between joints. Did you know that there are multiple types of spinal manipulation? Some are completed by hand and others require the help of a small, specially designed instrument.
Is it possible to develop chronic illness from doing…nothing? Turns out, “sitting diseases” and various health conditions are on the rise as we become more sedentary. Whether it’s an increase in the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease or just increased pain from sitting at desk, here’s how to decrease your chances of chronic … Read more
Lower back pain is a common complaint across the globe and it’s one of the leading causes of disability. What gets less attention but is arguably harder to treat than lower back pain is middle back pain. Middle back pain can be a complex condition, with many patients never finding out the root cause of it. The middle back is a complex part of the spine: its job protecting the vital organs is crucial, but it’s also susceptible to stubborn pain.
You might consider chiropractic care as something that only “fixes” the spine, but it’s so much more than that. A misaligned spine can contribute to serious conditions, some of which can lead to sciatic pain. Fortunately, seeing a chiropractor for sciatica can help not only relieve sciatic pain but also treat the underlying condition that … Read more
Back pain affects approximately 80% of people at some point in their lives, with lower back pain being the most common complaint. Although minor aches and pain or an acute injury may disappear on their own with rest and gentle stretching, some conditions require more attention and time, especially if the pain becomes chronic. One … Read more