Is Golf Bad For Your Back?
Is golf bad for my Back? The answer is yes. If you are a hard core golfer, you probably do not care. You might even be angry that I said this. Welcome to a conversation I have had 100’s of times during my career. Despite the science, I cannot get my golfers to admit the […]
Is Tennis Bad For Your Back?
Is tennis bad for your back? The answer is maybe. Why do you ask this question? Are you a 5-0 player with back pain on your back hand or kick serve? Have you just started playing and noticed sciatica? Do you have back stiffness, and wondering if you should even start playing? For the avid […]
Placebo vs Nocebo Effect
What is the “Placebo Effect”? The placebo effect refers to a phenomenon that occurs when patients show an improvement in their condition upon receiving treatment designed to have no therapeutic benefit. It’s also known as the “Sugar Pill Effect”. In research trials, an active treatment is tested on a group of subjects, and then a similar […]
When to See a Doctor for Back Pain
So, when should you see a doctor for back pain? For those who have been following along with our blogs, I have described my process on how to manage non-emergency back pain. Unfortunately, for about 10% of you, despite your patience, your commitment to regular exercise, and other accommodations you have made, you are still in […]
What Is Pain?
Doc, why do I feel Pain? Believe it or not, that is a very complex question. Experiencing pain is a very important way for animals to prevent further injury. We all know that putting our hand in a fire will result in a burn. But knowing this and actually experiencing the effect of putting your […]
Walking and Stretching to Relieve Back Pain
Why do I recommend walking, stretching and exercising for chronic low back pain? For all back pains, we know that a person with good overall condition, good back and stomach muscle strength, and good flexibility will be less likely to develop a chronic back condition. If you have chronic back pain, I would recommend staying […]
