Oh, My Aching… Leg?

Oh, My Aching… Leg?

Certain low back conditions can give rise to more than just lower back pain. To understand this better, a short “anatomy lesson” is appropriate. The spine can be divided into two halves: front and back. The structures in the front half include the larger, heavier...
Low Back Pain And Its Many Causes!!!

Low Back Pain And Its Many Causes!!!

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints presenting to chiropractic offices and remains one of the most challenging conditions to manage because there are so many causes. Some of its causes include the obvious such as over-lifting, over-use activities...
When Back Pain Can Be Extremely Dangerous…

When Back Pain Can Be Extremely Dangerous…

Have you ever had leg pain and immediately blamed your lower back? Many patients (and unfortunately, many doctors) conclude such pain to be “sciatica” or a “pinched nerve.” When this diagnosis is wrong, it can lead to an inappropriate type of treatment which can delay...
The Two Major Types of Back Pain

The Two Major Types of Back Pain

If you have low back pain (LBP), you are certainly not alone. Almost everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with their work, daily activities, and/or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on LBP-related treatments and it is the most...