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Why does my back still hurt?
So, you had all the tests. Initially the pain was very severe. It is getting better. You still have discomfort. It has been more than 6 months since the original pain. While you are better, it is still frustrating. Yet, the medical doctors state that there is no specific solution for your back pain. I […]
Teen Athletes and Back Pain
Why do teenage athletes get Back pain? Surprisingly, it is a common complaint, especially if you are a rower, cross country skier, football player or gymnast. It is a matter of overuse, and in certain sports activities, asymmetrically developing one set of muscles over the other. In rowers, and cross country skiers, it is a […]
What is a facet injection?
If you have watched our other videos, you know that the facet is the joint in the back of the spine neck and connects one bone to the other. Over time, the facet joints can develop arthritis and developed pain. Sometimes, the facet joint can be injured and be a source of pain. In certain […]
Spinal Instability
What is spinal instability? The term is certainly a mouthful, and definitely can be confusing. If we break it down, “spinal” means spine, and “instability” means it is not stable. As we have described in other videos, the spine is composed of bones and a disc. Among the functions of the disc, is to provide […]
Why We Need A Spine
Why do we have a spine? It is because our bodies must protect the signals from your head to your body parts. Your brain sends communication to your muscles and other body parts by connecting brain signals to those parts. The connection to those parts is through the extension of the brain, the spinal cord, […]
