Category: Back Pain

As stated in previous articles, low back pain (LBP) can arise from many different structures. Lumbar facet syndrome is one that involves the facet joint and includes both acute (new) and chronic (old) varieties. The facet joint is synonymous with the zygapophyseal joint. So, if you hear that word, don’t let it throw you off! Approximately 45% of patients with

Patients often ask their chiropractor, “What type of mattress is best for my back?” There are many types of mattresses available on the market. Mattresses can be foam, coiled, water, as well as combinations of all these. Not to forget further options between soft, medium, or firm. All of these variables make finding the right one truly difficult! An orthopedic

Low back pain is a very common complaint. In fact, it’s the #1 reason for doctor visits in the United States! The economic burden of LBP on the working class is astronomical. Most people can’t afford to be off work for one day, much less a week, month, or more! Because of the popularity of hospital-based TV dramas over the

Most of us have suffered from back pain at one time or another. It often occurs after overdoing a physical task. This can include fall yard work, winter snow shoveling, working on the car, cleaning the house, and so on. But there are times when identifying the cause of back pain can be difficult or impossible. Let’s take a deeper

According to the National Institutes of Health, circadian rhythms include physical, mental, and behavioral changes. They roughly follow a 24-hour cycle, responding largely to environmental light and darkness. Most living things possess this trait including animals, plants, and many microbes. So how does this relate to low back pain? Recent studies reveal that the intervertebral disk (IVD), the “shock-absorbers” located

Past research has shown that weak core muscles can affect spinal stability. Spinal stability can increase one’s risk for low back pain. Low back pain patients are advised to be physically active or remain as active as possible. Not only to aid in the management of their present condition but also reduce the risk of recurrence. Is general physical activity

In 2008, a study published in the journal Spine sought to identify EARLY PREDICTORS for low back pain. The effort is to reduce the number of low back pain (LBP) patients who go on to experience long-term disability. Researchers followed 1,885 low back injury claimants for a year. They later reviewed data collected during the first three weeks following their

Low back pain (LBP) is a very common problem that most of us have had at some point in life. In fact, about 80% of adults experience LBP in their lifetime. It’s the leading cause of job-related disability and missed work days. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 25% of adults have had a recent episode of