Many people in this country suffer from lower back pain, including pain in lower left side of back. Because the pain is only on one side of the back, many doctors have trouble finding the actual cause. Many people go through years of endless visits to the doctor and the hospital, expensive rounds of testing, dangerous drugs, and treatments that do nothing to cure lower side pain. (more…)

The year is 2011. Your back has been bothering you for a few weeks now, so you make an appointment to see your doctor. You get called from the waiting room (yes, those unfortunately still exist) into the exam room.

A few minutes later, you explain to your doctor: “Doc, my low back has (more…)

Herniated disc - just the name brings shivers down my spine! More serious than a muscle strain it is one of the more common causes of back complaints. What is a herniated disc? How can it be treated? How can it be prevented? Discs are the cushion of material between your spinal. You have twenty three of these discs. Each one acts as a cushion between the vertebrae. Disc consists of a tough outer membrane and a soft inner layer. When too much pressure is placed on the discs some of the material can (more…)

With most adults experiencing lower back pain sometime during their life, it’s important to understand what cause back problems, what treatment is available and how these conditions can be avoided. A main cause of an aching back is weak back muscles. Overworked (strained) muscles, improper lifting, stress, physical activity, even a hard sneeze can cause discomfort and pain. Most of us are weekend warriors. During the week we sit in our cars commuting to work. (more…)