Here's Why You May Want to AVOID the Flu Shot... Every year, more than 100 million Americans get flu shots, believing they're doing a good thing for their health. It's excellent marketing, but simply not true... Flu shots are not "perfectly safe” for everyone — and the side effects of flu shots can be do … Read More
Your Answer MATTERS If You Have Back Pain!!! Do you feel stuck in a job you hate? These feelings of dread and lack of job satisfaction could be making your back pain worse … or even causing it in the first place. Researchers from the University of Western Australia found that among people who visited a doctor for back pain, … Read More
… The Best & The Worst Treatments Your sacroiliac (SI) joints, the points where your spine meets your pelvis, are located at the two "dimples” in your lower back. As you age, wear and tear on your SI joints’ cartilage can become damaged, allowing your bones to rub together, leading to pain and eventually even osteoarthri … Read More
Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra in your spine slips out of position, causing it to rest in an abnormal position on the vertebra below it. Most often, this occurs in the lower spine, between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae in adults, although spondylolisthesis can occur among two (or more) vertebrae anywhere al … Read More
Is asking your doctor questions rude? Your doctor has years of schooling and experience. Some patients - and doctors - feel we should just do what we’re told and follow prescriptions without asking the doctor questions. But the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates anywhere from 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die every year in … Read More
If you feel for the two dimples in your lower back, this is where you'll find your two sacroiliac (SI) joints. Essentially, these are the points where your spine meets your pelvis. Although your sacroiliac joints move only a couple of millimeters, rotating 1 to 4 degrees at most, they have a heavy burden to bear. As a wei … Read More
And How to Get a Lifetime of Massages for Under $100 The first thing most people think about when it comes to massage is relaxation. But massage is fast being recognized as a major player in the health tool kit to treat all sorts of problems beyond back pain, such as infant distress, cancer and much more. Here are 7 key be … Read More
(And How NOT To Shovel Snow!) It's that time of the year again for many people worldwide. And if you want to avoid excruciating back pain, it pays to (re)learn how to shovel snow! In the U.S. alone, more than 11,000 were treated annually between 1990-2006 for injuries connected with shoveling snow, according to a recent stu … Read More
Maybe you have a herniated disc and are researching your treatment options, or maybe your physician has recommended lumbar disc surgery to correct a herniated or bulging disc. Whatever the reason, we want to provide you with as much information on the subject, so you can make an informed and confident decision on which treat … Read More
"More Back Pain Success Stories...." "Death Ride 2007 I started with your program right away. I was surprised to see that I had a high hip as I am a avid cyclist and didn't think I would have weak gluts or hamstring muscles. After the first day I felt better and in a couple of days was able to started ridin … Read More