How commonly is back surgery deemed a ‘failure’? Commonly enough that they have created a specific diagnosis for it: Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is defined as “spinal pain persisting despite surgical intervention or...
READ MORETop 3 Reasons People With Back Pain Avoid Exercise
Feb 17, 2023 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
You’re suffering from pain. The last thing you’re probably thinking about is going to the gym. Or maybe you’re thinking about it because you miss going to...
Why Does My Back Pain Keep Coming Back?
Feb 13, 2023 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
“Why does my back pain keep coming back?” I get asked this question a lot! If you ask Dr. Google, he wants to diagnose you with a herniated disc, degeneration,...
Sciatica: How To Live With It And Still Enjoy Life
Sep 16, 2022 | Aging, Back Pain
What exactly is Sciatica? Sciatica. Have you heard of it? You may have even suffered from it or you thought you have… The interesting thing about “sciatica” is it has become...
5 Tips To Treat Back Pain On Your Own And Avoid Surgery
Sep 9, 2022 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
If you are looking to avoid surgery for your back pain, you are in the right place. With all the research currently out there about conservative treatment versus surgical...
Top 3 Reasons People Over 55 Avoid Exercise
Sep 2, 2022 | Aging, Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
One of the most common questions I get asked, really from all age groups, is “are there any exercises I should avoid?” But, for those 55 and older, it usually also comes...