March 4, 2021

One-third of people with acute low back pain becomes chronic according to a new study out this week in JAMA.

February 12, 2021

Smartphone use has skyrocketed over the past decade. This has not come without a cost, physically and psychologically.

January 26, 2021

Antidepressants are widely used for the treatment of back pain, sciatica, and hip and knee osteoarthritis. A study out this week in the prestigious British Medical Journal showed that this isn’t a good idea.

January 21, 2021

A study published last year found that this one exercise helps improve the curve in one's neck.

January 10, 2021

This shirt is funny, and a little sad. When I do consultations for new patients I am frequently surprised at how many medications the people who come to see me are on, and how many of them are to treat the symptoms of the side effects of another drug.

January 3, 2021

Most people make resolutions each year on January 1st. Here are a few of the health goals that our patients shared on the treatment room whiteboard a few years ago.

October 29, 2020

Many people think that surgery can "fix" an area of their spine that is injured. While in rare cases that's true, the permanent changes that surgery makes to your anatomy can cause a host of new problems in addition to the trauma and risks that inherently go along with surgery.

October 25, 2020

Low back pain is something that over 80% of us will deal with at some point in our lives… but what exactly causes low back pain? Usually, it's not just one thing that causes low back pain, but there are some trends and information that we've uncovered about the primary causes, and most importantly, what you can do to avoid it. 

October 18, 2020

If you've ever fallen to your knees in pain because of sciatica, you know how scary it can be. Pain that locks up your low back and travels down your leg after sneezing, coughing, or bending over is one of the least welcomed surprises you can experience in your life. 

October 11, 2020

As students worldwide return to school, it appears as though many will be e-learning for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of. For many students, e-learning may increase in neck, mid-back, and low back pain.