Diet and Back Pain
We often do not make the connection of diet and back pain. But, like in all things, subtle changes can make a difference. I have blogged several times about the effects of weight and back pain, but this blog will be oriented to the type of food, not excessive food. In general, back pain can be […]
If I have a Disc Herniation, do I Need Surgery?
Many people are diagnosed with disc herniation throughout their lives. This can happen in any portion of the spine and is most often an acute event. Let’s talk….. A disc herniation is when the tough outer covering around one or more of the discs in the spine is interrupted and a piece of disc material […]
What is Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) ?
For certain people, the source of back pain is the irritation associated with cartilage wear in the facet joints of the spine. This wear and tear cause the nerves from that particular facet joint to excite, and causes pain. The typical pain is a back pain, that localizes to the lower back, and buttock, or […]
Do You Need an Advocate?
The world of medicine has become increasingly more complicated over the last few years. You used to go to your primary care physician and he or she would send you to a specialist if necessary. You then did what the specialist recommended. Insurance has become more expensive, physician groups more competitive and the criteria for […]
Can a Hurricane Blow out Your Back?
As a former Nova Scotia girl and now a Florida resident, I am used to storms. Anyone who chooses to live in Florida takes the chance of running into a few hurricanes and learns very quickly how to prepare for them. As a nurse in Florida, I have seen many injuries from hurricanes but it wasn’t from […]
Is Your Job Ruining Your Workout?
We all know what we have to do. We spend so much of our time at our desks, on the computer, or in front of the television, our muscles can become weak and our bones, osteoporotic. We have to be more active but unfortunately our desk jobs are actually following us into the gym. Let’s […]
