The Many Faces of Low Back Pain

The Many Faces of Low Back Pain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you experienced low back pain lately? There are many causes of low back pain (LBP) which need to be properly and thoroughly evaluated in order for treatment to lead to a satisfactory result. The obvious cause may be attributed...
Missed Work Because of Back Pain?

Missed Work Because of Back Pain?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I can’t believe how much my low back hurts! I don’t know if I can go to work with it like this!” Does this sound familiar? Have you ever missed work because of low back pain? Well, if you have, then you’re certainly not alone! In...
What Do Consumers Say Works Best?

What Do Consumers Say Works Best?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We know that many people, about 80% of the population, will hurt their back at some point in life. In a survey conducted by Consumer Reports (CR) (see the May 2009 issue), over 14,000 subscribers had low back pain (LBP) but no...
Low Back Pain and the Hamstrings

Low Back Pain and the Hamstrings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever considered how important your hamstrings muscles are in relationship to your lower back? Most people do not think about those tight muscles on the back of the upper leg / thigh as having much to do with low back pain...
What Makes Back Pain So Common?

What Makes Back Pain So Common?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common types of pain involving the musculoskeletal system. Its sufferers may sometimes miss work or be unable participate in desired activities or social outings. It can even become so...