“Considering bone or joint surgery? You may not need it” is the title of a recent NY Times article by Nicholas Bakalar (link here if you have a subscription). In it, the writer makes the suggestion that research has shown that there is good evidence that non surgical options have similar outcomes to surgery in […]
Back Pain
Chiropractic Care & Soon to be Moms
Low back pain and pelvic girdle pain are some of the most common complaints during pregnancy. Some studies show that these conditions affect 50% of expecting mothers. In the postpartum period, it is shown that about one and five women will continue to experience low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. This can last for […]
Why is Chiropractic Excellent for Back Pain?
Did you know that current research notes that 52% of all opioid prescriptions are for patients with low back pain, and over 2 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder. 47,000 died from opioid use disorder in 2017. In light of the opioid epidemic, the high cost of diagnostic tests, invasive treatments, and the low […]
Preventing Back Pain from Getting Worse
About one and seven adults in the US have chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is categorized as pain lasting longer than three months. This can have a huge effect on a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks and activities. It is very important to identify the factors that are associated with […]
Shoulder Pain Therapy v Exercise
Subacromial impingement syndrome, more known as SAIS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and functional restrictions. When tendons of the rotator cuff, head of the biceps brachii, and the subacromial bursa are pinched/ impinged during movement activities, pain and reduced motion and function in respective areas is caused. Did you know […]
Stop Low Back Pain from Becoming Chronic
Did you know that about one-in-seven adults in the US have chronic low back pain? This is classified as back pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It can have a huge effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal activities. With this being said, it is important to figure out what factors are […]
Stretches to Improve Your Posture
Stretches to Improve Your Posture Slouching is something that we’ve all been told to stop doing. Sitting up straight will keep the spine healthy and reduce the risk of a low back pain condition. Also, stretches to improve your posture is a great way to help fend of pain and improve your health too. A […]
Low Back Pain from Cycling in Springfield
Bike rides and cycling is a great form of exercise. But, is it safe for those who suffer from low back pain? Let’s take a look at this question today. Bicycles either have a round back, flat back, or curved back. This is based on the degree of pelvic rotation and spinal flexion. Whichever position […]
Low Back Pain Doctor Springfield
Choose Our Low Back Pain Doctors in Springfield It can be difficult to figure out what type of low back pain doctor to initially visit when it comes to low back pain. In 2015, a study reviewed this question and found that the type of health care provider a patient initially visited played a huge […]
The Difference Evidence Based Care Makes
At Back and Body Pain Relief, we are aware of a knowledge gap between the abundance of research versus patient beliefs concerning low back pain. Evidence-based chiropractors are the conduit to spread credible information about MSK diagnoses to help patients change their long standing beliefs. Today, we will be looking at some of the common […]
