Tag: physical therapy

Back pain, degenerative joints and disc problems; a new study suggests core stabilization is the key to reducing pain and disability, but is it that simple?

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Back pain, degenerative joints, and disc problems; a new study suggests core stabilization is the key to reducing pain and disability but is it that simple?  It seems like many healthcare practitioners advertise they have the answers to your back problems back pain, degenerative joints, and disc problems. Unfortunately, studies show that most conventional methods do not work, or worse, can cause irreparable harm with surgeries and other procedures done to your back. The problem is, back pain and the degeneration we as doctors see on an x-ray is often the symptom rather than the problem. The way we move Read More »

Chiropractor, your regular doctor or physical therapy for lower back pain: Whom should you visit first?

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Chiropractor, your regular doctor or physical therapy for lower back pain: Whom should you visit first? When you visit your doctor, there is a good chance they will recommend physical therapy, since they were introduced to this mode of care for many physical problems when they were interning. There is a growing trend for primary doctors to refer to chiropractors first, especially after they had their own episode of lower back pain. This past week, a familiar face entered the office; someone who has not visited us in at least 10 years. ” Since I last saw you I have Read More »