Think You’ve Got Piriformis Syndrome? It Might Actually Be Sciatica A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting Physical Therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome’. My PT treatment has consisted of various exercises and some massage. Eight sessions inRead More…
It’s that time of year – when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind has planned? How can you tell if the soreness you feel is “good pain” – or aRead More…
A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are useful – and when they aren’t. By the way, it’s a very common misunderstanding. But since I hate seeing people undergoRead More…
If You’ve Ever Suffered From Sciatica – Then You Don’t Need Me To Tell You How Debilitating The Condition Can Be. From shooting and searing pain into your buttocks that can run all the way down to your foot – to numbness, tingling and loss of strength… sciatica has the ability to significantly impact yourRead More…
Did you know that nearly four out of five people will suffer from a debilitating back pain episode at some point in their lives and that it can result in sciatica? “Sciatica” is a term used to describe searing pain, burning, or numbness that runs from your back and down your leg, often below yourRead More…
Back surgery, often viewed as a last resort for those suffering from debilitating back pain, has become increasingly common in the last 15 years A quick Google search reveals that an estimated 1.5 million spinal fusions are performed annually in the United States alone. When you consider that 70-80% of all back pain is consideredRead More…
Four out of five people will experience a debilitating back pain episode at one point during their lives. Sometimes this looks like severe back pain that lasts a few days and eventually goes away on its own. But for some – especially those that have experienced more than one debilitating back pain episode over the courseRead More…
This is a success story about one of my clients who had been suffering with chronic sciatica pain in his buttock, leg and back. He came in earlier this week – FINALLY – after several months – with no more pain in his buttocks, hip, leg and back! Ok… you’re probably wondering… why I wouldRead More…
Staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t have to mean staying stationary. If you already have occasional or chronic back pain, it’s so important to take extra care of your spine during this time! Even people who rarely experience back pain may see new flare-ups due to increased time spent sitting at home. ForRead More…
So this last week or so, my clinic has been flooded with people suffering from back pain. But not just any old type of back pain – the most severe of all in my humble opinion, “sciatica”. There’s only one word to describe the pain that people suffer at the hands of sciatica and that’sRead More…
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